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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Benchmarks & Best Practices
Malaysian trade minister on industry and globalization
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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RoHS one year later: The good news is…the bad news was wrong
Tin-lead solder has 100 years of reliability data history and is a tough act to follow. Right now, the biggest threat to the electronics industry and electrical and electronics equipment 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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Mid-tier companies manage supply chains differently
Rarely do middle-market companies have the same resources available to larger companies which ultimately limits their ability to mimic procedures …
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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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