Electronics Manufacturers Embrace Sustainability Practices

 Many electronics manufacturing firms today have begun to enhance their environmental accountability practices through the implementation of green initiatives. These companies have realized that in order to ensure their successful longevity, the practice of sustainability management is no longer merely an option. 


Two major sustainability trends analysts have identified are proper e-waste disposal and risk management.  Electronics manufacturers are also beginning to evaluate their suppliers sustainability practices as an indicator of their dedication to corporate responsibility. 


Commitment to sustainability is quickly becoming a differentiating factor  for many in the Electronics Industry and will likely distinguish those companies that will experience continued success and those that may become obsolete.  


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Japan Struggles to Regain Footing in Global Electronics Industry

The perpetual deterioration of the Japanese manufacturing sector over the past few years has become increasingly apparent in the onslaught of vacancies in the Panel Bay area, which was once home to a plethora of electronics industry giants.  Not only are many Japanese electronics manufacturers battling increasing competition from emerging global contenders but also increasing costs and pricing constraints.    


These firms have also become threatened by potential rising energy costs and supply challenges which would occur as a result of the damage sustained by the Fukushima nuclear facility last year. 


Although the Japanese manufacturing industry remains optimistic as a whole, it is certain that in order to regain its world prominence a new strategy must be formulated. 




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Declining as a Manufacturer, Japan Weighs Reinvention


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Electronics Brands Are Encouraged to Verify CM's FLA Compliance

With major electronics supplier Foxconn now under investigation by the Fair Labor Association (FLA), contract manufacturers around the world are reviewing their own manufacturing practices to ensure their compliance with FLA regulations. As a key customer of Foxconn, Apple, Inc. has also come under some suspicion, earning the company a lot of negative publicity. 


This public relations debacle has served as a dire warning to many electronics brands, that worker's rights issues are of crucial importance to the electronics industry and that those who do not continuously evaluate the compliance measures of their CM's, will be placed under the scrutiny of the FLA. 


As a direct result, the cost of outsourcing labor in many countries will likely increase and drive many of the industry's primary players to find alternative manufacturing locations.  


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EMS industry: Moment of Reckoning


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EMS companies look to enhance proficiency over volume

A recent study has shown that a shift in general business approach is occurring for many companies within the EMS industry. In the past, EMS companies have primarily equated their competitiveness and success with output levels.  However, this parallel is quickly disintegrating as these same companies are now starting to develop their core competencies over increased output. 


The two areas most companies are focusing on today are manufacturing skills and supply chain management. Whatever the outcome, the competitive landscape of the EMS industry is likely to drastically change in the coming years. 


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Capability Trumps Capacity in EMS Industry


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