Malaysia’s leadership is attracting renewed interest in chipsets and semiconductor manufacturing. Ng Kok Tiong, a senior vice president with Infineon, and chairman of the Semiconductor Fabrication Association of Malaysia, says Infineon is in the “process of building a $7 billion …
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Malaysia semiconductor supply chain manufacturing expanding
Unraveling productivity decline: Manufacturing workforce shortages, outdated procedures, and merger hangovers
Manufacturing decision makers and supplier companies are becoming more vocal expressing similar concerns in conversations: staffing shortages, outdated processes and procedures, old documentation from previous mergers and acquisitions still being used months, even years, post M&A completion. These are …
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Sourcing energy grid transformers and power management systems with competitive manufacturing supply chains
At least five large-scale blackouts occurred in the United States over the past 45 years. Three of these occurred in the past 15 years. According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), power outages and interruptions cost Americans at least …
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EV Supercharge: Battery management systems (BMS) and contract EMS manufacturing
Battery management systems (BMS), sometimes called battery monitoring systems, play a critical role in monitoring and controlling the performance of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles (EV). Within BMS systems are packs and cells. Total cost for most finished goods inventory …
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TAA Compliant nations influence EMS manufacturing supply chains and supplier selection
For some electronics equipment manufacturers, the costed bill-of-materials (BOM) is becoming less of a variable in their contract electronics manufacturing outsourcing program strategy. Ultimately, it comes down to total landed cost. But how do you know you are getting BOM …
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Fiber optics switch development and capacity planning for EMS manufacturing telecom equipment
At the core of telecommunications industry is understanding wireline telephony engineering technology. Knowing the playing field of telecom carriers jockeying for market share, positioning against wireline telco vertical market nuances is key because wireline technology equipment infrastructure, not wireless, is …
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Marketing research and techniques for identifying new customer segments in EMS manufacturing industry
Industry and market research plays a vital role in the success of contract electronics manufacturing marketer roles and responsibilities. Comprehensive research and analysis can help EMS marketers identify potential customer segments and tailor EMS provider marketing strategies to target the …
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The great shift: Apple’s exodus from China to India – Unveiling complexities of contract electronics manufacturing sourcing
Apple’s ambitious shift from China to India sparks a journey into complexities of contract electronics manufacturing. Explore challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this groundbreaking endeavor.
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Transfer pricing risk and solutions for electronics manufacturers with extended EMS manufacturing supply chains
Strategies for managing transfer pricing risks in global contract electronics manufacturing operations.
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Cost-benefit analysis of contract electronic manufacturing: How to ensure a positive ROI
Pricing paid for contract electronics services should not eat up all your product manufacturing profits. Read how.
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