U.S. electronics manufacturing is not going away. New product introduction (NPI) and low-volume, high-mix programs should play a major role in industries such as …
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Brazil Manufacturing
Changes underway at global EMS destinations
Independent manufacturers’ representatives – interview with legal counsel Gerald M. Newman
Read what Mr. Newman says about establishing good contract manufacturing and sales representative agreements, contractual disputes and business challenges parties need to be aware of, industry trend segments for sales representatives in the active and inactive semi-conductor sector, and more.
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Direct cost, total cost of ownership, and reducing risk in low cost locations
Countries in low cost regions such as Asia and Eastern Europe may well be better positioned for many high volume manufacturing product needs. Furthermore, in many instances, these geographies may be ideal for offering a stronger ROI when executives are engaged in high-volume production.
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Brazil offshoring and outsourcing contract manufacturing
Meanwhile, as Brazil’s market for consumer products continues to develop, OEM executives engaged with contract manufacturers with facilities in Brazil could likely benefit from cost savings and reductions based partly on Brazil’s domestic consumer products consumption trend.
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Industry Pulse: Flextronics, Celestica, Nam Tai Electronics, Plexus, Benchmark
Read about Flextronics' deal with Hewlett-Packard involving cell phone imaging and the Company's reduction in work force with a facility in France. Celestica updates guidance believed to be partly related to poor performance of Mexico operations, Nam Tai Electronics announces a new CEO, and more…
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