ODM segments tend to have slightly higher expected CAGR than EMS segments, in most cases this is due to the small initial sizes of these segments and the rapid growth a …
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Future EMS / ODM opportunities by product segment
Effects of China’s growing labor unions on your company
The law also requires unionized companies with 200 to 500 employees to have at least one full-time union official, adding one more official for each additional …
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Report: EMS merger and acquisition summary, trends for 2008
There were 48 completed electronics manufacturing services (EMS) transactions in 2008, three less than the 51 recorded in 2007. The most common type of EMS transactions was consolidation as …
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2009 EMS outlook: Wall Street electronics manufacturing services analysis
Looking at EMS in 2009, key themes to focus on include inventories; capacity utilization, visibility and end-market exposure, new outsourcing opportunities available cash, raw materials, viability.
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Mexican labor, law, infrastructure, NAFTA: Steps to develop or save Mexico manufacturing?
Sr. Garcia de Alba, Former Secretary of Economy for the government of Mexico, shares his unique perspective on the challenges Mexico faces and offers insight into the Mexican mindset as he talks about Mexico’s position on the global stage while competing with China; changes he’d like to see in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), corruption and more.
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Wall Street on 6 EMS companies in a weakening economy
Coupled with negative news from companies, economic data has continued to deteriorate, with consumer confidence at lows not seen in more than …
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7 Strategy essentials for electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and ODM providers
From growth opportunities to challenges facing EMS provider and contract electronics. Service provider not paying attention end up not participating.
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11 Reasons electronics manufacturing services (EMS) must restructure
A complex mix of strategies; processes, tactics, systems, and investments need to be aligned with each other for EMS / ODMs to achieve …
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Nam Tai Electronics’ management vacuum and margins plunge
A management vacuum has been left in the wake of the departures. As a result, Nam Tai Electronics no longer …
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EMS industry growth and forecast analysis says China still tops Asia
The growth outlook for the EMS industry continues to be geographically unbalanced. In regards to long term growth, communications continues to be the …
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