--- title: Phoenix Display Blog | Keith Mitnik description: Phoenix Display Blog discussing displays, supplier issues, and engineer tips for new designs. --- [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Backgrounds/logo.png)](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/) - [Products](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/products/) - [Color TFT LCD Displays](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/product/color-displays/) - [Monochrome LCD Displays](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/monochrome-displays/) - [Custom LCD & TFT Displays](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/custom-lcd-display-2/) - [FAQs](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/faqs-video/) - [About Phoenix Display](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/about/) - [Blog](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog) - [Get Started](https://www.phoenixdisplay.com/contact/) ![phoenix-blog-bg-1](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/phoenix-blog-bg-1.png "phoenix-blog-bg-1") # Phoenix Display Keith Mitnik Blogs ## Keith Mitnik ### Recent Posts ## [Resistive vs. Capacitive Touch Screens: An Engineer's Decision Guide for OEM Products](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/resistive-vs-capacitive-touch-screen) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / July 30, 2026 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Supply%20Chain%20Risk%20Management%20The%20Five%20Problems%20That%20Cause%20Supply%20Chain%20Instability%20for%20OEMs.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/resistive-vs-capacitive-touch-screen) For OEM design engineers, the resistive vs. capacitive touch screen decision is one of the most consequential calls you make on a new product. It shapes BOM cost, durability in the field, who can operate the device and how, what kind of cover lens you can specify, and how the product will perform a decade from now under continuous use. Get the ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/resistive-vs-capacitive-touch-screen) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/resistive-vs-capacitive-touch-screen#comments-listing) Topics: [resistive vs capacitive touch screen](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/resistive-vs-capacitive-touch-screen) ## [Supply Chain Risk Management: The Five Problems That Cause Supply Chain Instability for OEMs](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/supply-chain-risk-management-the-five-problems-that-cause-supply-chain-instability-for-oems) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / December 19, 2025 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Supply%20Chain%20Risk%20Management%20The%20Five%20Problems%20That%20Cause%20Supply%20Chain%20Instability%20for%20OEMs.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/supply-chain-risk-management-the-five-problems-that-cause-supply-chain-instability-for-oems) At A Glance: Most supply chain instability for OEMs traces back to five root problems: obsolescence, delivery, quality, performance, and cost Effective supply chain risk management starts with identifying the real problem early, before it causes line-down events or redesigns Component obsolescence management and supplier alignment are especially ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/supply-chain-risk-management-the-five-problems-that-cause-supply-chain-instability-for-oems) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/supply-chain-risk-management-the-five-problems-that-cause-supply-chain-instability-for-oems#comments-listing) Topics: [Supply Chain](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/supply-chain) ## [How Display Lifecycle Management Protects Your Product for the Long Haul](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/how-display-lifecycle-management-protects-your-product-for-the-long-haul) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / November 28, 2025 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/How%20Display%20Lifecycle%20Management%20Protects%20Your%20Product%20for%20the%20Long%20Haul.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/how-display-lifecycle-management-protects-your-product-for-the-long-haul) At a Glance: Key Takeaways Early display lifecycle management prevents costly redesigns and production delays Most issues stem from LCD display obsolescence and poor long-term sourcing decisions Smart engineering display selection reduces integration, quality, and performance risks Cross-match planning and second-source options minimize supply ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/how-display-lifecycle-management-protects-your-product-for-the-long-haul) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/how-display-lifecycle-management-protects-your-product-for-the-long-haul#comments-listing) Topics: [LCD Display](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-display) ## [Supplier Alignment in Manufacturing: Why Fit Matters More Than Price](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/supplier-alignment-in-manufacturing-why-fit-matters-more-than-price) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / October 24, 2025 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Supplier%20Alignment%20in%20Manufacturing%20Why%20Fit%20Matters%20More%20Than%20Price.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/supplier-alignment-in-manufacturing-why-fit-matters-more-than-price) Key Takeaways Supplier alignment in manufacturing drives reliability, quality, and profitability long-term. The best supplier vetting process looks beyond cost to values, transparency, and performance. A strong manufacturing supply chain partnership reduces risk and production delays. Evaluate suppliers using a supplier performance evaluation ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/supplier-alignment-in-manufacturing-why-fit-matters-more-than-price) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/supplier-alignment-in-manufacturing-why-fit-matters-more-than-price#comments-listing) Topics: [LCD Manufacturing](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-manufacturing) ## [The Total Cost of Ownership in Display Manufacturing: Why the Lowest Quote Isn’t the Lowest Cost](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/the-total-cost-of-ownership-in-display-manufacturing-why-the-lowest-quote-isnt-the-lowest-cost) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / September 24, 2025 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Why%20the%20Lowest%20Quote%20Isn%E2%80%99t%20the%20Lowest%20Cost.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/the-total-cost-of-ownership-in-display-manufacturing-why-the-lowest-quote-isnt-the-lowest-cost) Key Takeaways The total cost of ownership in display manufacturing goes far beyond the initial supplier quote. Hidden costs of low quotes include delays, field failures, and customer dissatisfaction. Cheap display risks often outweigh short-term savings. Solving display supply chain problems requires a supplier who prioritizes quality, delivery, ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/the-total-cost-of-ownership-in-display-manufacturing-why-the-lowest-quote-isnt-the-lowest-cost) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/the-total-cost-of-ownership-in-display-manufacturing-why-the-lowest-quote-isnt-the-lowest-cost#comments-listing) Topics: [LCD Display](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-display), [LCD display obsolescence](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-display-obsolescence) ## [Why You’re Facing Display Performance Issues Even When Specs Check Out](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-youre-facing-display-performance-issues-even-when-specs-check-out) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / August 05, 2025 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Why%20You%E2%80%99re%20Facing%20Display%20Performance%20Issues%20Even%20When%20Specs%20Check%20Out-1.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-youre-facing-display-performance-issues-even-when-specs-check-out) Why Displays That Meet Spec Still Fail in the Field Meeting spec doesn’t guarantee real-world performance and often hides display performance issues Field complaints often stem from display visibility problems, lack of durability, or user interface frustration Off-the-shelf display limitations make it hard to design around true end-user needs ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-youre-facing-display-performance-issues-even-when-specs-check-out) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-youre-facing-display-performance-issues-even-when-specs-check-out#comments-listing) ## [When Display Quality Issues Show Up After Inspection](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-display-quality-issues-hurt-your-bottom-line) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / July 21, 2025 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/PDI%20Blog%20Banner.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-display-quality-issues-hurt-your-bottom-line) Why Display Quality Issues Hurt Your Bottom Line Displays can pass inspection and still fail in the field — a sign of latent display failures. Display quality issues often stem from design flaws, subpar components, or poor system integration. Field failures in displays lead to lost trust, very high return costs, and potential brand damage ending ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-display-quality-issues-hurt-your-bottom-line) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/why-display-quality-issues-hurt-your-bottom-line#comments-listing) Topics: [LCD Display](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-display), [custom display design for durability](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/custom-display-design-for-durability) ## [Preventing LCD Supply Chain Delays](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/preventing-lcd-supply-chain-delays) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / July 10, 2025 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/Preventing%20LCD%20Supply%20Chain%20Delays.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/preventing-lcd-supply-chain-delays) Preventing LCD Supply Chain Delays Delivery issues often stem from poor communication and deprioritization, not production bottlenecks Mid-volume OEMs are at risk when suppliers don’t build in safety stock or escalation plans Warning signs include vague updates, prototype delays, and one-way communication Prevent costly delays by working with an ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/preventing-lcd-supply-chain-delays) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/preventing-lcd-supply-chain-delays#comments-listing) Topics: [LCD Display](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-display), [LCD](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd), [Custom Designs](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/custom-designs) ## [How to Handle LCD Display Obsolescence Before It Shuts Down Your Product Line](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/how-to-handle-lcd-display-obsolescence-before-it-shuts-down-your-product-line) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / June 27, 2025 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/How%20to%20Handle%20LCD%20Display%20Obsolescence%20Before%20It%20Shuts%20Down%20Your%20Product%20Line.jpg) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/how-to-handle-lcd-display-obsolescence-before-it-shuts-down-your-product-line) Obsolescence isn’t a fluke. It’s a fact of product development. Yet many OEMs still treat the loss of a key component like a surprise, scrambling to find solutions only after their production line is at risk. If you rely on a LCD display that quietly went end-of-life, the consequences can be immediate and expensive. Here’s what proactive planning ... [Read More](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/how-to-handle-lcd-display-obsolescence-before-it-shuts-down-your-product-line) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/how-to-handle-lcd-display-obsolescence-before-it-shuts-down-your-product-line#comments-listing) Topics: [Custom Designs](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/custom-designs), [LCD display obsolescence](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/topic/lcd-display-obsolescence) ## [The Key Benefits of TFT Color Displays for Modern Devices](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/the-key-benefits-of-tft-color-displays-for-modern-devices) By [Keith Mitnik](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/author/keith-mitnik) / June 05, 2024 [![](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/hubfs/TFT%20Color%20Display.png) ](https://display.phoenixdisplay.com/blog/the-key-benefits-of-tft-color-displays-for-modern-devices) Understanding TFT Color Display Technology What is a TFT Color Display? Thin Film Transistor (TFT) color displays represent a significant advancement in display technology, featuring an individual transistor for each pixel, which results in enhanced image quality and color accuracy. This technology is crucial for devices requiring precision and ... 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