Read how OEM customer programs often are at a disadvantage with some EMS/ODM provider org charts, reporting structure and compensation practices.
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Executive Management
EMS/ODM manufacturer corporate (org chart) reporting structure impacts sales and services
Freight transport: China keeps top spot for global supply chain manufacturing scalability
Seeking to avoid tariffs, China alternatives narrow as manufacturers consider product shipping costs against inventory point of consumption.
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5G Manufacturing smart factories target supply chain uncertainties
Ways manufacturing supply chains with smart factories will benefit from connected devices in the IoT age.
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Blockchain use cases for the manufacturing enterprise
Blockchain detail for both discrete and process manufacturing. Includes spend projections and use cases, for verifying origin and authenticity of a product, asset management, trade finance and more.
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Industry 4.0 blockchain obstacles and adoption in manufacturing supply chains
Benefits and risks of blockchain as manufacturers seek better supply chain management, smart contractual platforms, digital currencies and tighter cyber security for greater cost management.
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Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia lead supply chain relocation decision short lists
2,600+ transcripts from 850 companies text mined reveal popular destinations considered for supply chain relocation. Includes average time to relocated supply chain.
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Detailed cost analysis and find manufacturing savings when relocating EMS production programs
For many OEMs manufacturing in China, operating margins have trended down. One common reason for margin pressure is rising labor costs in China. OEMs seeking alternative ASEAN locations can read more here. Anytime OEMs move production, OEM analysis for relocating …
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What is difference between OEM, CM, CEM, ECM, EMS, ODM, JDM, design house contract electronic firms?
Designing and manufacturing electronics hardware products has evolved into two camps. One camp is the OEM. The other is comprised of contract electronics solutions providers, who often subcontract (and compete) with each other for the same OEM customer or program. …
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Moving electronic production manufacturing from China to Southeast Asia?
Info on manufacturing worker costs and wages across Asia, plus detailed info on ASEAN EMS and ODM providers available here.
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Asia labor costs and China manufacturing relocation impact considerations
Compare manufacturing labor costs when moving supply chain operations from China to alternate locations in Asia
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