October 29, 2007 – Despite the wide use of public communications tools, representatives at very few high-tech manufacturing firms surveyed believe they …
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Trends & Observations
Microsoft survey: Most high-tech manufacturers collaborate via non-secure channels
Manufacturers share optimism about future – TBM survey reveals
October 23, 2007 – The survey is conducted annually by the TBM Institute in order to understand the core concerns of manufacturers in six industrial nations in …
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Korea’s electronics industry not making progress
October 22, 2007 – A large contingent of top management from several major companies in South Korea also visited North Korea. While its only speculation, it is possible talks may have included …
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Electronic toys and research techniques at CEA Industry Forum
October 19, 2007 – The growing electronic toy market and qualitative research techniques were among the hot topics discussed …
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Daniel Pink on remote work, right-brain thinking and outsourced economics
Read what this former White House chief speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore and one-time Botswana latrine builder has to say about Asia, ways to think about remote workforces, job skills you need in the future, our changing world, his new book and more…
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Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA) show second to Japan’s JPCA
October 8, 2007 – Exhibitors overflowed the floor of the main building and TPCA was forced to allow another floor adjacent to the main building to …
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iNEMI publishes 2007 research priorities
October 4, 2007 – The document identifies research and development priorities for the next 10 years by combining findings from the 2007 iNEMI Roadmap with …
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Do’s and don’ts of supply chain benchmarking
October 1, 2007 – By comparing notes and taking a Consortium survey, delegates identified the Top 5 "Do's" and "Don'ts" of benchmarking and best practices…
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EMS in SE Asia grows as OEMs increase outsource manufacturing
September 30, 2007 – EMS providers generally prefer making investments in larger markets such as China and being located near their OEMs. However, with progressive industry growth …
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European electronics manufacturing services (EMS) forecast through 2011 in new report
September 26, 2007 – The ability to offer a complete range of manufacturing services: from box-build to complete supply chain management, is now virtually a prerequisite for …
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