"The fact of the matter is we insource at least $50 billion more in service work than we outsource. The jobs we gain in the U.S. far outnumber the amount of jobs we … "
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Executive Interviews
Tom Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce on outsourcing and offshoring
Malaysian trade minister on industry and globalization
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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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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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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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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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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China RoHS and beyond – interview with Underwriters Laboratories executive David C. Haataja
Mr. Haataja is vice president and general manager for UL's restricted substances compliance solutions. Read insights Mr. Haataja shares on RoHS in China and other countries; locating suppliers that are RoHS compliant, RoHS compliance documentation, RoHS legislative developments, and more.
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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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David Raby, Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) interview
SMTA president, David Raby speak with VentureOutsource.com. Read what Mr. Raby says about the role the Surface Mount Technology Association plays educating industry and membership companies and SMTA's role in helping industry leaders remain competitive.
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Interview with defense provider Sypris Electronics
Sypris defense electronics provider CEO talks about the defense electronics services sector and the top five criteria when evaluating defense electronics service providers.
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