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Christian Goehring
Christian Goehring - at Avnet

Christian Goehring is the director of global freight analytics at Avnet. He brings over a decade of industry expertise unlocking hidden insights to deliver cross-border supply chain excellence through data analytics. By transforming freight data into actionable insights, he enables Avnet to optimize transportation solutions for maximum efficiency. Unlock unparalleled growth by harnessing our supply chain expertise to elevate your business potential.

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May 2025 Global Freight Update
By Christian Goehring   -   May 30, 2025
Technical article
Carriers are actively adjusting networks and capacities to meet these evolving demands. Investment in technology, sustainability, and resilient supply chains will be crucial for long-term success.
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freight trucks and a globe
March 2025 Global Freight Update
By Christian Goehring   -   March 31, 2025
Technical article
Capacity constraints on outbound air cargo routes, ongoing political instability and rising tariffs will disrupt supply chains, meaning companies must adapt by reevaluating sourcing and logistics strategies to mitigate these risks.
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Programming secure devices at scale, in a software-defined world
By Christian Goehring   -   March 7, 2025
Technical article
Software stored in non-volatile memory plays a crucial role in electronic products. Getting software into hardware and securing those devices in a connected world requires specialized support that is both repeatable and scalable.
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freight trucks and a globe
February 2025 Global Freight Update
By Christian Goehring   -   February 10, 2025
Technical article
Air cargo demand worldwide remained robust towards the end of 2024, primarily driven by carriers in the APAC and AMER regions, with e-commerce playing a significant role in this growth.
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January 2025 Global Freight Update
By Christian Goehring   -   January 31, 2025
Technical article
Capacity constraints on outbound air cargo routes, ongoing political instability and rising tariffs will disrupt supply chains, meaning companies must adapt by reevaluating sourcing and logistics strategies to mitigate these risks.
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3 reasons you should move to a SaaS model now
By Christian Goehring   -   March 3, 2023
Technical article
Here are the three leading reasons why IT technology companies, where software is the IP that drives their brand, are making the transition from a traditional original equipment manufacturer (OEM) model to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.
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How engineers cut development time in half for an EV fire warning system
By Christian Goehring   -   December 5, 2022
Technical article
Through rapid prototyping, Amphenol developed sensor modules that reliably detect carbon dioxide and hydrogen from cell decomposition venting for early warning of lithium cell thermal runaway.
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KUL Extreme HPE Micro Data Centre
Zero-touch computing for extreme edge locations
By Christian Goehring   -   April 26, 2022
Technical article
Avnet partners with HPE and Iceotope as authorized manufacturer of super-efficient Micro Data Centre liquid cooling solution for deploying and supporting real-time applications in extreme edge locations.
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Marie Curie
AI Inference at the Edge: A lesson from Marie Curie
By Christian Goehring   -   October 12, 2020
Technical article
In 1914, Marie Curie’s work on radium stopped in its tracks as the reality of World War I approached. Undaunted, Curie sent her entire stock of radium to a local bank by train and embarked on a new project – using her knowledge of radiology to save soldie...
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Regulatory insights: Are your computer, audiovisual and information technology products ready for the transition to 62368-1?
By Christian Goehring   -   May 6, 2020
Technical article
Regulatory certification can be confusing because of constantly changing standards, the complexity of the process and the amount of time needed to properly complete it.
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How AI-powered virtual assistants can transform healthcare
By Christian Goehring   -   February 26, 2019
We have witnessed a paradigm shift in the way patients are being treated by the doctors with the help of AI and machine learning.
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The rise of machine intelligence in the AI era
By Christian Goehring   -   February 26, 2019
Technical article
Whether you know it or not, this technology has a lot of potential to deal with business-specific challenges and the benefits of deep learning outnumber its drawbacks.
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5 of the best artificial intelligence use cases
By Christian Goehring   -   January 3, 2019
Technical article
AI’s upgraded algorithms make predictive analytics, parse data, and help businesses make smarter decisions from the boardroom to the factory floor.
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AI From A-Z: The biggest buzzwords around artificial intelligence
By Christian Goehring   -   November 28, 2018
Technical article
Companies across markets from consumer electronics to factory floors are finding power in the introduction of two letters: AI (artificial intelligence).
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For Industry 4.0, Reliability Builds on Robust Connections
By Christian Goehring   -   June 11, 2017
Technical article
Looking to relieve increasing product complexity and cost pressures, manufacturers are moving toward the next phase of industrial automation envisioned in Industry 4.0. In this concept, smart factories respond instantly to changing workloads to more
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