Some contract EMS manufacturing companies with deeper engineering and technology expertise are going direct to semiconductor chip manufacturers for their OEM customer programs, and bypassing electronics components distributors altogether. These side deals disrupt industrial search engines and OEM customers …
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Materials Management
Rethinking EDA tools, search engines, distributors to unlock value in electronic product BoMs
BOM scrubbing and evolution of the semiconductor distribution supply chain
From non-OEM components manufacturing to product finished goods inventory, every electronics manufacturer experiences BOM scrubbing problems. Whether OEM brand owners or, contract EMS providers, problems associated with optimizing BOMs or eBOMs exist on both ends when trying to integrate …
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Malaysia semiconductor supply chain manufacturing expanding
Malaysia’s leadership is attracting renewed interest in chipsets and semiconductor manufacturing. Ng Kok Tiong, a senior vice president with Infineon, and chairman of the Semiconductor Fabrication Association of Malaysia, says Infineon is in the “process of building a $7 billion …
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EV Supercharge: Battery management systems (BMS) and contract EMS manufacturing
Battery management systems (BMS), sometimes called battery monitoring systems, play a critical role in monitoring and controlling the performance of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles (EV). Within BMS systems are packs and cells. Total cost for most finished goods inventory …
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TAA Compliant nations influence EMS manufacturing supply chains and supplier selection
For some electronics equipment manufacturers, the costed bill-of-materials (BOM) is becoming less of a variable in their contract electronics manufacturing outsourcing program strategy. Ultimately, it comes down to total landed cost. But how do you know you are getting BOM …
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The great shift: Apple’s exodus from China to India – Unveiling complexities of contract electronics manufacturing sourcing
Apple’s ambitious shift from China to India sparks a journey into complexities of contract electronics manufacturing. Explore challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this groundbreaking endeavor.
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Transfer pricing risk and solutions for electronics manufacturers with extended EMS manufacturing supply chains
Strategies for managing transfer pricing risks in global contract electronics manufacturing operations.
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Reducing risk in your supply chain: Techniques for selecting and verifying second sources
Best practices for titles and responsibilities wanting robust AVLs and BOMs in electronics industry.
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Unplugged: Examining reasons behind financial woes facing some contract electronics solutions providers
Electronic OEM equipment manufacturers want to sleep at night knowing their contract electronics provider partner is taking care of the OEM’s business interests, yet every industry has its risks and the contract electronics industry is no different. Risks for contract …
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Top 5 challenges when designing drones
One of the main challenges when designing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, is ensuring that it can fly smoothly and maintain stability, even in adverse weather conditions or when faced with obstacles. Achieving this requires careful attention to …
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