Economic uncertainty in the current global environment is forcing OEMs to turn their current business models upside down just to survive. Learn from these 5 common OEM mistakes and avoid ruining your OEM-EMS relationship.
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Outsourcing Pitfalls
Top five mistakes OEMs make with EMS providers
6 Mistakes PCB designers can avoid when designing printed circuit boards
Learn from these mistakes from my years of experience and get your PCB design out safely, within budget, and on time
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VIDEO – Apple supply chain transparency and supplier responsibility must also influence public opinion
VIDEO – Apple’s first fiscal quarter earnings, which were just released, more than doubled (+118%) from the same period one year ago. One could easily say things are under control. Apple takes a seat at the table of public opinion with both hands visible and palms facing upward – its body language clearly indicating a willingness to cooperate – while citing numerous violations and areas of concern.
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VIDEO – Unofficial mayor of Silicon Valley Jamis MacNiven talks pancakes, Steve Jobs, startups, and pouring millions into ideas
VIDEO – A creative and whacky look at the place to have a power breakfast in Silicon Valley. Leaders and innovators, how the Valley got to where it is today – and where its headed.
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A better AVL in 5 steps that also improve your electronics supply chain
Your supply base AVL (Approved Vendors List) is one of the most important assets in your supply chain. At first glance, your AVL is a list of suppliers. These 5 steps will help you pull out information from each supplier to facilitate adequate vendor analysis.
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Why I believe the outsourcing trend is reversing
Three events occurred in the last four years changing technology development and manufacturing that, combined, created an environment where new nations are emerging as potential providers of outsource services, former manufacturing nations like the US are being flocked back to, and current providers of outsource services are outsourcing themselves.
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EMS unit price vs. OEM total value chain cost
EMS sourcing decisions are largely economic, but the largest cost differential between suppliers can be unrelated to unit price and any of the components mentioned. Basing a sourcing decision too heavily on unit price can be hazardous to your career.
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How to build trust in your OEM-EMS global partnerships
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers routinely struggle to gain insights on how they can fit into an OEM’s product roadmap. And rightly so, since many OEM’s are concerned their product roadmaps, if revealed, could be given to a competitor the EMS provider is also serving.
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Hong Kong as base camp for western companies in China
China-based author informs our western business readers about things to do in Hong Kong while managing operations in China.
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India business visas create challenges for western companies
Changes affect technology companies wanting to seize new opportunities for international suppliers in India’s $40 billion electronics manufacturing and services industries. India must avoid restrictions that could crimp Indian economic growth. No longer permissible to use business visas to enter India for project or contract services work. Foreign expatriate community frustrated with Indian visa unpredictability.
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