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SAN JOSE -- Sales of communications equipment
sales reached $309 billion in 2005, topping the $300 billion mark for the
first time, research firm Electronic Trend Publications reported, led by sales
of cellular handsets.
Through 2010, outsourced manufacturing will grow nearly twice as fast as in-house manufacturing, ETP said. "Outsourcing will prove to be most popular for commodity and high-volume products for which cost reduction and time to market are important. Demand for in-house production of communications products will remain solid but uninspired, and dominated by Asian OEMs that prefer not to subcontract."
Through 2010, outsourced manufacturing will grow nearly twice as fast as in-house manufacturing, ETP said. "Outsourcing will prove to be most popular for commodity and high-volume products for which cost reduction and time to market are important. Demand for in-house production of communications products will remain solid but uninspired, and dominated by Asian OEMs that prefer not to subcontract."
BOSTON -- Strong demand for air freight in key markets and freight backlogs are delaying shipments and pushing rates higher.
In certain gateways, rate increases have hit 30%, Trans Global Logistics said in an email to customers.
The demand for air lift is in line with seasonal patterns, the firm said, although the surge for capacity hit "about a week earlier than normal."
March often ends the first fiscal quarter, the firm noted, which in turn ignites a surge in electronics exports. "High-tech importers continue to tell our operations staff that demand should be strong later this month."
Sites with major backlogs include Bangladesh, Seoul, Taiwan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taiwan have seen prices increase as much as 30%. In other areas, carriers will only accept cargo at express rates, which can add another $1.50/kg. to the cost of shipping by air.
Some carriers have announced new fuel surcharge increases as well.
In certain gateways, rate increases have hit 30%, Trans Global Logistics said in an email to customers.
The demand for air lift is in line with seasonal patterns, the firm said, although the surge for capacity hit "about a week earlier than normal."
March often ends the first fiscal quarter, the firm noted, which in turn ignites a surge in electronics exports. "High-tech importers continue to tell our operations staff that demand should be strong later this month."
Sites with major backlogs include Bangladesh, Seoul, Taiwan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Taiwan have seen prices increase as much as 30%. In other areas, carriers will only accept cargo at express rates, which can add another $1.50/kg. to the cost of shipping by air.
Some carriers have announced new fuel surcharge increases as well.
SAN JOSE -- Sanmina-SCI Corp. , the electronics manufacturing
services company, today announced that its Kunshan, China facility has
passed the registration audit for ISO/TS 16949 certification.
The certification is the highest international standard for the automotive industry.
ISO T/S 16949 is an international quality management system certification that aligns existing American (QS-9000), German (VDA6.1), French (EAQF) and Italian (AVSQ) automotive quality systems into a single standard, eliminating the need for multiple certifications.
ISO/TS 16949 certification acknowledges that Sanmina-SCI has the necessary systems and processes in place for design, development, manufacturing, installation and servicing of automotive-related products
The certification is the highest international standard for the automotive industry.
ISO T/S 16949 is an international quality management system certification that aligns existing American (QS-9000), German (VDA6.1), French (EAQF) and Italian (AVSQ) automotive quality systems into a single standard, eliminating the need for multiple certifications.
ISO/TS 16949 certification acknowledges that Sanmina-SCI has the necessary systems and processes in place for design, development, manufacturing, installation and servicing of automotive-related products
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