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Article: Solectron prepares for the upturn: Solectron is centralizing its strategic purchasing and giving greater responsibility to commodity teams to manage suppliers as the number one EMS provider gets ready for the turnaround. (Purchasing Strategy).
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- October 24, 2002
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The electronics industry downturn has been tough on electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers. EMS providers are getting fewer orders from their OEM (original equipment manufacturer) customers and their revenue will likely be flat for the year.
However, Solectron, the largest EMS provider with $18.6 billion in sales for 2001, is using the downturn as a time to get its purchasing house in order so it can better serve customers and ride the next upturn.
The leading contract manufacturer (CM) has implemented a number of strategic purchasing and supplier management initiatives designed to improve relationships with suppliers and guarantee Solectron ...