An empirically based analytical approach to process technology and international location choice for electronics assembly

Mohan V. Tatikonda, Rajan Suri, Jerry L. Sanders, Ashoka Mody

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Abstract

An attempt is made to determine the potential impacts of modern technologies and managerial procedures on printed circuit board (PCB) assembly operations in lesser-developed, newly industrializing and developed countries. This is done to assess resulting implications for global competitiveness. Empirical data on manufacturing operations were gathered, and analytical factory models were created. PCB manufacturing costs and manufacturing performance characteristics were then assessed in each country type at several process technology levels. The results of implementations of managerial practices and technologies such as just-in-time or higher levels of automation were then assessed. In general, newly industrializing countries (such as Singapore or Korea) were found to produce the lowest cost products; however, developed countries (such as the U.S.) could compete in other ways, including high product value arising from advanced technology usage and reduced product cost arising from the use of design for manufacture principles.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages359-364
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 1990
Externally publishedYes
Event1990 International Engineering Management Conference - Santa Clara, CA, USA
Duration: Oct 21 1990Oct 24 1990

Conference

Conference1990 International Engineering Management Conference
CitySanta Clara, CA, USA
Period10/21/9010/24/90

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Engineering(all)

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