If its manufacturing sector is to become truly world-class, India will have to overcome many impediments that limit manufacturers’ abilities to develop low-cost, high-quality products that can compete in global markets.
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Outsourcing & Offshoring
Indian infrastructure, manufacturing, quality, and the US$2,400 car
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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Chinese intellectual property protection – interview with Hong Kong-based legal counsel Vivien Chan
Chinese intellectual property (IP) law is relatively new compared to IP laws in many Western countries. Hong Kong-based legal counsel Vivien Chan talks about concerns expressed by executives and how some disputes are addressed in Chinese courts.
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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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15 Lessons from a global sourcing manager
China is not the only low cost solution. China has become a ‘buzz word’ for many companies. Sourcing managers must be prepared to objectively inform company management whenever it is determined the company should not go to China on a particular component; sub-assembly, or product program.
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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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Direct cost, total cost of ownership, and reducing risk in low cost locations
Countries in low cost regions such as Asia and Eastern Europe may well be better positioned for many high volume manufacturing product needs. Furthermore, in many instances, these geographies may be ideal for offering a stronger ROI when executives are engaged in high-volume production.
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Thailand offshoring and outsourcing contract manufacturing
Celestica has touted Thailand’s government support for the electronics contract manufacturing industry for some time. The Company has a considerable presence in the country and speaks highly of the country’s workforce quality, low worker turnover, and low total cost of doing business.
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Vietnam offshoring and outsourcing contract manufacturing
A few of the electronics companies currently manufacturing in Vietnam include Intel, Canon, and contract manufacturing and design companies Spartonics, Mechatronics Engineering Group and, MiTAC Precision Technology.
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