robert guess

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About me ...

Have studied Project management and supply chain management overall IT industry for about 20 years and been in this industry in some form or capacity in that time frame mostly on the education side.


My thoughts on ...
What I think about Foxconn
We are trying to work with them in Brazil and China

EMS companies I have worked with
Flextronics, CTS, Creation, Sanmina, Camtek, Benchmark, and Celestica to name a few

The skills I often see lacking in the EMS industry today
Lack of correct testing procedures to ensure quality product.

What I think about some of the emerging EMS markets or regions
South America

What I think about low-cost manufacturing
I studied Kaizan 15 years ago

My thoughts on what makes a good program manager
Someone who listens and uses his assets to their best abilities

A book I recommend to others or am currently reading
The girl with the dragon Tattoo

If I could travel back in time and witness any event one would be
The last supper

One of my favorite quotes
Dare to be great desire to be famous

Someone I would most like to sit next to at a dinner party
Bill Gates

Some of the countries I have visited for work or play
primarily united states

A helpful travel tip I often use
Just say no I don't fly well

A favorite electronics gadget
computers

One of my favorite toys as a child
trucks