Blockchain detail for both discrete and process manufacturing. Includes spend projections and use cases, for verifying origin and authenticity of a product, asset management, trade finance and more.
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Trends & Observations
Blockchain use cases for the manufacturing enterprise
5G Content drives OLED and flexible display panels in smartphones, communications, gaming, Industry 4.0
Investment, market share to grow in small- and mid-size organic light-emitting diode (OLED) flexible panels and large-size white OLED (WOLED)
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Industry 4.0 blockchain obstacles and adoption in manufacturing supply chains
Benefits and risks of blockchain as manufacturers seek better supply chain management, smart contractual platforms, digital currencies and tighter cyber security for greater cost management.
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Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia lead supply chain relocation decision short lists
2,600+ transcripts from 850 companies text mined reveal popular destinations considered for supply chain relocation. Includes average time to relocated supply chain.
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Detailed cost analysis and find manufacturing savings when relocating EMS production programs
For many OEMs manufacturing in China, operating margins have trended down. One common reason for margin pressure is rising labor costs in China. OEMs seeking alternative ASEAN locations can read more here. Anytime OEMs move production, OEM analysis for relocating …
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What is difference between OEM, CM, CEM, ECM, EMS, ODM, JDM, design house contract electronic firms?
The design and manufacture of electronic hardware equipment products is divided into two primary camps: OEM brand companies and contract electronic solutions providers. This article outlines the electronics OEM brand company business model. I then compare it to …
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Moving electronic production manufacturing from China to Southeast Asia?
Info on manufacturing worker costs and wages across Asia, plus detailed info on ASEAN EMS and ODM providers available here.
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Asia labor costs and China manufacturing relocation impact considerations
Compare manufacturing labor costs when moving supply chain operations from China to alternate locations in Asia
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Pros and cons of 3D printing, additive manufacturing in contract electronics
There is great potential for 3D printing to disrupt the $12 trillion manufacturing market. Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing (for private use systems) creates 3D objects layer by layer from a 3D design file (typically in STL, stereolithography format) …
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How corporate materials commodities strategy differentiates and transforms manufacturing
Materials, commodities, sub-assemblies and products built by you, or coming from any part of your supply chain, are referenced accurately, in a timely manner, and tracked – and you build at the best price possible. Here’s how.
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