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Contract electronics manufacturing (EMS) finance risk

Contract electronics manufacturing services (EMS) is capital intensive with most electronics contract manufacturers using revolving lines of credit to fund manufacturing operations. Many large and small contract electronics providers in industry are now facing challenges related to replacing maturing high …
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Make vs buy: Calculate OEM in-house manufacturing cost vs EMS outsourcing savings (or loss)

Make vs buy cost-benefit analysis Electronic OEM hardware and equipment companies can compare in-house manufacturing costs vs. potential savings from outsourcing with EMS manufacturers. You will need the following: OEM materials cost of goods sold OEM direct labor (hourly) OEM …
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IMI CEO Arthur Tan talks EMS, acquisitions, markets and challenges

You will understand in reading this interview how the Philippine-based EMS provider Integrated Microelectronics sees the changing EMS landscape, plans their CEO Arthur Tan has for expansion and more as he shares his vision with you and talks about …
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