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Jon Stewart’s Fear Factory Segment

Jon Stewart reacts to Foxconn business practices.

A Good Analysis of Steve Jobs/Apple’s Impact

A more objective view of the impact of Steve Jobs and Apple.

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McDonald’s beats Apple on social responsibility.

Executive Summary: China vs. Mexico research

Eric discusses the strengths and weaknesses of manufacturing electronics in Mexico and China for North American OEMs.

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ONC Special Reports

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Download the free Executive Summary of Eric Miscoll's study, Mexico vs. China: An Objective Comparison for North American OEMs.

horizonsNext Horizons in Electronics Manufacturing Executive Summary

85-page report covering 18 emerging geographies for electronics manufacturing, offering an analytical framework for decision-making.

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This report provides an overview of European EMS within the global electronics manufacturing industry. Includes two Outsourcing Navigator case studies. Learn More

CBA Industry Reports

Couples Therapy 101 for OEMs

Eric discusses a recent CBA survey of EMS gripes.

It’s Time to Look Forward: Risk Factors #7-9

Charlie concludes his Global Risk Factors Series with recommendations for the electronics industry.

Risk Factor #6: Loss of Institutional Continuity

Does outsourcing in itself break institutional continuity? Not necessarily.

Links to free ONC mini-webinars

Three Mini Webinars explaining the Outsourcing Navigator Series Methodologies.

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