Abstract:

The last decade has seen dramatic changes in the ways the electronics industry has organized and conducted business. Core competencies, out-sourcing, the virtual company and supply chain management have become strategic declarations. But most striking has been a change in the business attitude towards a time-to-profit mentality, a concept that requires a quick response on risk assessment, mitigation and management. This article overviews the state-of-the-practice in the electronics industry and some of the risk areas of concern. Approaches that are being developed to address these risks are then discussed.

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