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EMS Lean Sigma Shortens Cycle Time, Reduces Costs, and Improves Quality for the Entire Supply Chain
By Maths E. Andersson, Global Quality & Processes Director, Elcoteq
Lean Sigma, an approach that has been in practice for several years, mixes the Lean Manufacturing concept and problem solving approach with Six Sigma for a more efficient manufacturing process. Lean Sigma is combined with a company’s strategic objectives to make sure every project and activity […]
Electronics Fairs Showcased in China
China’s role as a global sourcing hub for electronic products remains strong this year. Major vibrant electronics trade shows and sourcing fairs have been scheduled in the region to provide industry professionals with information about the current state of the industry and its supply chain.
The show this week is NEPCON Shanghai, held from 21st to […]
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Cope, Be Flexible
The global economic outlook for 2009 does not look bright. The downturn of the global economy will affect the whole EMS industry, just as Elcoteq’s business, and we have to adjust to this situation.
It seems like preparing for the upcoming challenges can be described by the famous saying of Charles Darwin “the survival of the […]
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Elcoteq hosts booth at Reverse Logistics Show in Las Vegas
The RLA (Reverse Logistics) trade show is the largest show dedicated to the reverse logistics industry. Reverse logistics deals with the complete end to end process of returning goods for any reason once they leave the manufacturing plant. The RLA has three trade shows per year; in Las Vegas, Amsterdam and Singapore. The show in […]
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Mobile Magic
Mobile device applications are burgeoning – there seems to be no limit to the uses we can put them to. One of the key figures who kick-started the mobile era is Matti Makkonen, the father of SMS.
by Matti Sovijärvi
Mr. Makkonen enjoys spending his time in the woods and boating on lakes and rivers, far away […]
After Market Services
Recycling, repairing and recovering are an essential part of after market services. The world will become greener by good design – or by directives and legislation, if necessary.
by Folkert Wierda and Ted Gardham, Elcoteq
”After Market Services” (AMS) is often an after thought when designing and manufacturing products. However, with the passing of the Waste Electrical […]
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Reducing Total Cost of Ownership for Mobile Handset Design and Production
With mounting pressure from all sides of the supply chain, the mobile handset business is at the cusp of a major evolution in its design and manufacturing approach to keep the industry moving forward. The electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies who design and manufacture mobile phones, and the mobile phone OEMs, can better adapt to […]
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