Some regions of Wangjing are already well developed with offices of international companies including Microsoft; Caterpillar, Mercedes-Benz, Sony-Ericsson, Motorola, Agilent… Plus, plenty of local start-up companies being recruited by Wangjing Science & Technology Park.
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China Manufacturing
My visit to Wangjing, the city inside Beijing
Why I believe the outsourcing trend is reversing
Three events occurred in the last four years changing technology development and manufacturing that, combined, created an environment where new nations are emerging as potential providers of outsource services, former manufacturing nations like the US are being flocked back to, and current providers of outsource services are outsourcing themselves.
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2011 Report: China manufacturing hourly labor rate, compensation costs impact EMS
China’s hourly manufacturing labor rates are far below rates in Japan ($27.80) and Taiwan ($8.68) but roughly on par with nations like the Philippines ($1.68). China manufacturing compensation costs slightly higher than those in India. Many EMS / ODM companies in China, especially those making PCs, are moving operations inland.
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Understanding working with Chinese state-owned enterprises
Your chances for success increase if you align your objectives with government of China’s local, regional or national pathway.
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2011 Forecasts global EMS / ODM growth slowing with China no longer the exception
Margin improvement now a function of end-market mix. Given rise of material costs and wages in areas like China, 2011 margins are apt to be heading sideways or downward.
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Hong Kong as base camp for western companies in China
China-based author informs our western business readers about things to do in Hong Kong while managing operations in China.
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7 China purchasing, supplier mistakes to avoid
China’s electronics industry is a marketplace full of competition. Learn to avoid common mistakes working with Chinese suppliers and vendors. Ignoring any of the key points in this article will bring troubles to you and make you frustrated.
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EMS, ODM recovery tied to consumer electronics
Hon Hai and several ODMs investing in optoelectronics to take advantage of growing LED TV market. OEMs increasingly turn to third parties for product design. ODM sector increases share of overall electronics contract manufacturing revenues to 45%. EMS industry expected to grow consistently for next five years, with 8% CAGR, ODMs with slightly stronger CAGR of 9%.
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2010 Report: Global manufacturing labor rates, trends and competitiveness
China had highest rate of labor force participation for persons ages 25 to 54. U.S. remains leading producer of manufactured goods. Largest labor force was combined EU-15 countries. Sweden had highest social insurance costs as a percent of manufacturing hourly compensation. Republic of Korea had largest increase in manufacturing labor productivity.
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New challenges as China REACH regulation matures
Understand how China REACH changes impact your company. China knows what works in global market supply chains and what doesn’t. Do you?
