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CBA’s Eric Miscoll Publishes New Report: “Assessing the Human Element in Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS)”

People really are a company’s and an industry’s most important asset.

Eric interviews David Heller about global business conditions

APEX 2013 discussion on the changing demands of electronic manufacturers worldwide.

Roundtable about South America at APEX 2013

Eric at APEX 2013 moderates roundtable about South America.

Shell game

Foxconn dances.

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ONC Special Reports

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Download the Table of Contents and Preface of this ground-breaking report. To get the full report, join the Outsourcing Navigator Council.

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

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

horizonsEuropean EMS Industry 2010

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

Beyond Outsourcing Blog #3: OEM’s Risk Assessment of EMS Services

OEMs tell us about their perception of the risk in various EMS services offerings.

Beyond Outsourcing Post #2: 10 Global Trends and Implications for OEMs

Charlie outlines the 10 trends shaping the global electronics manufacturing industry.

Next Evolution for Outsourcing

Now it gets interesting.

The True Cost of Labor: An Insider’s Insight

Charlie explains fully burdened labor rates.

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