"The fact of the matter is we insource at least $50 billion more in service work than we outsource. The jobs we gain in the U.S. far outnumber the amount of jobs we … "
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Executive Management
Tom Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce on outsourcing and offshoring
10 steps to quality in Chinese supply chains
Arrow chairman, president and chief executive officer offers guidance to electronics manufacturers on how to manage and lessen supply chain risk in China with his 10 steps to China supply chain success..
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Negotiations and business strategies with India
Indians view business decisions more as a process than as a contract, and may revisit items previously agreed upon, continuing to negotiate in case …
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Flextronics’ Solectron acquisition update
Flextronics' McNamara has completed a three to four week round of visits to Solectron's global facilities and says that some of Solectron's plants …
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Malaysian trade minister on industry and globalization
Trends in the electronics contract manufacturing industry also indicate more product segments are being outsourced specifically for cost reductions and savings. Minister Aziz talks about …
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Vietnam: Business relations and negotiations
In Vietnam, talking about your accomplishments runs contrary to their values of modesty. One way around this, send a company letter before your meeting that presents a bio / resume with your accomplishments of the visiting team members.
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South Korea: Insider business tips
Karaoke is popular in South Korea but it can have a dark side even in a business context. It is usually performed in private rooms …
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Saigon Hi-Tech Park and Vietnam Infrastructure
A discussion with Saigon Hi-Tech Park president about Vietnam, internal-country infrastructure, challenges facing the Park, executive manufacturing concerns and more.
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Lower intellectual property (IP) risk outsourcing electronics manufacturing
One common error is most executives feel something is not patentable. It is also Some advanced tactics used by IP-savvy companies and executives include conducting ‘directed invention …
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Solectron’s poison pill and Flextronics’ culture
June 25, 2007 – Execution is undeniably a differentiating factor. As the contract manufacturing industry becomes increasingly more competitive, it is …
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