The impressive growth that Taiwan’s information and communications technology (ICT) industry has achieved over the past 30 years has made Taiwan a key player in the global “3C” (Computer, Communications and Consumer electronics) manufacturing sector. However, with the changes that are being seen in the manufacturing environment in China and the renewed commitment to manufacturing in the U.S., it seems certain that, in the near future, the face of global 3C manufacturing will be transformed....
The U.S. will be able to leverage its advanced production technology to remake the manufacturing sector
Table 1 Leading U.S. IT and Electronics Manufacturers that Have Announced Plans for Locating Manufacturing Operations in the U.S.