GLG News by Council Members who are Knowledgeable on Electronics Manufacturing Services

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Eliminating steps in the supply chain - can it be done without high risk

July 11, 2011

Analysis of:Why It's Dangerous to Skip Rungs on the Supply Chain Ladder | www.prosalesmagazine.com

This  looks at the supplier chain, while another article looks at the client facing channels. and is obvious to both new entrants and also to established players seeking what they perceive as access to suppliers directly to achieve lower costs. New entrants traditionally should question established practices, and look for ways to reshape a business model. However, the landscape is littered with all kinds of  case histories. Where can it work and where should one proceed with utmost caution?

George DorkhomPresident and Managing PartnerAD&A Worldwide

Does WTO means WAIT -TO -OPTOUT when it comes to Beoing and the defense industry

April 10, 2011

Analysis of:HPV Vaccine Stirs Economic Debate | wsj.com

The Number is $80B  the administrator is the US Department of Defense (DOD) and the expenditures are called R&DTE -which stands for Research and Development and Test and Evaluation efforts earmarked for such type of contract awards referred to by the WTO recent decision that Beoing was subsidized through these types of contracts and considered the funds comparable to the handouts that Airbus receives from the EU governments.This is truly a farce and a sign of ignorance on the US defense business,

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Construction trends in the Middle East - Iraq example is worth considering

March 29, 2011

Analysis of:Construction Companies Planning Layoffs This Year | www.truckinginfo.com

The 'meltdown' in the middle east is truer for Dubai, than other parts of the ME with areas still showing activity. Iraq offers potential on a large scale but creative strategies are needed.  Higher oil prices mean that budgets are again available to meet infrastructure plans in certain countries. Iraq, as holder of the world's 3rd largest oil reserves, with a very low production:reserves ratio will expand production significantly. This will result in a massive inflow of funds.

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Cost trends in China

March 26, 2011

Despite global recession, cost trends in China lurk, which can thwart low cost country (LCC)  sourcing strategies at the outset or midterm. Companies need to address this  with new effective tactics.Analysis of competitive advantage of different countries and increasingly, the regions within those countries, is more vital than ever. Companies need to invest  in understanding the regional metrics associated with their costs.

Tal RaesideManaging DirectorInsight Strategic Services

Nokia Shakeup Continues

September 13, 2010

Nokia’s smartphone leader has stepped down just three days after the company brought in a new CEO. Change at the handset leader is much needed and should help Nokia long term.

Tal RaesideManaging DirectorInsight Strategic Services

Tablets, Netbooks, MIDs - All Vying for Their Place

September 10, 2010

Analysis of:Samsung Unveils Tablet to Compete With iPad | online.wsj.com

As the collection of connected devices expands, consumers are faced with more choices of overlapping products vying for their attention and budgets.

Tal RaesideManaging DirectorInsight Strategic Services

Nokia Brings in a New CEO - Too Little Too Late?

September 10, 2010

Analysis of:Nokia CEO Kallasvuo Replaced By Microsoft's Elop | online.wsj.com

Nokia has been struggling recently, especially in its core mobile handset business, and after several management reorganizations has finally brought in an outsider to run the company. Is it too little too late?

George DorkhomPresident and Managing PartnerAD&A Worldwide

Energy Security and National Security .So what is the debate on Wind Power

August 30, 2010

A train wreck is the the competing resources for two US National needs: Energy security and National Security.  So where is the trade off? These two resources are intertwined and must cooperate and come out with a quick and A Politcal solution.

George DorkhomPresident and Managing PartnerAD&A Worldwide

Vestas is a Pioneer, so why is the company falling behind

August 25, 2010

Analysis of:Wind turbine maker Vestas sees profits fall | www.bbc.co.uk

Vestas is a Pioneer in the Wind power and yet it experienced a loss in 2010 and a declining revenue of some 17% annually year over year , while the overall industry trends experience some 23% growth year over year. Was this truly a result of delays in projects and project financing or is Vestas losing it it leading market position and has problems in execution?

Tal RaesideManaging DirectorInsight Strategic Services

Apple iPhone 4 - Product Innovation Continues

June 30, 2010

Analysis of:iPhone 4's First Users Report Reception, Color Problems | news.yahoo.com

Apple’s iPhone 4 is another impressive device that continues Apples history of product innovation, this one coming at an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary pace.

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