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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Executive Management
Lower intellectual property (IP) risk outsourcing electronics manufacturing
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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Discussing global supply chains with Institute for Supply Management’s Lisa Martin
A discussion on the globalization of supply chains, diversified global economies, challenges executives face and what all of this means as companies look for ways …
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Trade, finance, and economic development – interview with PBEC chairman Scott Price
Read what the Pacific Basin Economic Council chairman says about focusing on Asia-Pacific business interests and challenges facing companies expanding into Asian markets, and more.
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Hyper competition among EMS providers
Credit Suisse estimates two-thirds of operating profit margins for EMS providers is likely derived from component purchase price variance: paying a discounted price for components from suppliers, while getting compensated by OEM customers as if paying standard prices.
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Someone’s talking but is anyone listening?
One manufacturer told the Economic Office of the US Embassy that shipping electronics goods from Delhi to the port of Mumbai costs him more than shipping from Mumbai to the U.K.
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China: How to negotiate and other Chinese business practices
You’ve got the meeting set up in Shanghai. Congratulations. With visa and bilingual business cards in hand, a Mandarin phrase book with a practiced toast, and appropriate gift for your Chinese host, what’s next to seal the deal in China?
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Site selection and global supply chain operations
Companies must take into consideration a number of criteria when expanding their operational footprint. Gain insight into one company's experience that also helped it to remain focused on the bottom line.
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Manufacture electronics in Mexico? Here are four ideas for you
Product manufacturing in Mexico can be achieved in a number of ways. Companies are advised to consider the subcontract manufacturer as one option. As required labor numbers increase, alternate options provide additional savings as a result of economies of scales derived from increased labor content.
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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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