China’s hourly manufacturing labor rates are far below rates in Japan ($27.80) and Taiwan ($8.68) but roughly on par with nations like the Philippines ($1.68). China manufacturing compensation costs slightly higher than those in India. Many EMS / ODM companies in China, especially those making PCs, are moving operations inland.
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China Manufacturing
2011 Report: China manufacturing hourly labor rate, compensation costs impact EMS
Understanding working with Chinese state-owned enterprises
Your chances for success increase if you align your objectives with government of China’s local, regional or national pathway.
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2011 Forecasts global EMS / ODM growth slowing with China no longer the exception
Margin improvement now a function of end-market mix. Given rise of material costs and wages in areas like China, 2011 margins are apt to be heading sideways or downward.
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Hong Kong as base camp for western companies in China
China-based author informs our western business readers about things to do in Hong Kong while managing operations in China.
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7 China purchasing, supplier mistakes to avoid
China’s electronics industry is a marketplace full of competition. Learn to avoid common mistakes working with Chinese suppliers and vendors. Ignoring any of the key points in this article will bring troubles to you and make you frustrated.
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EMS, ODM recovery tied to consumer electronics
Hon Hai and several ODMs investing in optoelectronics to take advantage of growing LED TV market. OEMs increasingly turn to third parties for product design. ODM sector increases share of overall electronics contract manufacturing revenues to 45%. EMS industry expected to grow consistently for next five years, with 8% CAGR, ODMs with slightly stronger CAGR of 9%.
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2010 Report: Global manufacturing labor rates, trends and competitiveness
China had highest rate of labor force participation for persons ages 25 to 54. U.S. remains leading producer of manufactured goods. Largest labor force was combined EU-15 countries. Sweden had highest social insurance costs as a percent of manufacturing hourly compensation. Republic of Korea had largest increase in manufacturing labor productivity.
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New challenges as China REACH regulation matures
Understand how China REACH changes impact your company. China knows what works in global market supply chains and what doesn’t. Do you?
EMS as a growth industry and reasons for optimism
EMS industry underestimated. Growth opportunities seen at numerous EMS companies. Sanmina-SCI in major identity makeover. Flextronics disproportionate beneficiary in computing. Clean tech aids non-traditional EMS sectors. OEMs reevaluate strategies.
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China consumer tech spending trends
Looking at LCD flat screen TV brands most likely to be purchased, consumers like Sharp and Sony (both 10%) most, followed by Samsung (8%), among the LCD TV brands. PC brands most likely to be purchased, consumers prefer Lenovo (20%), followed by HP (11%), unbranded computers (9%) and…Dell (7%).
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