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    Lenovo outsources more ThinkPad order to Wistron

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by samhuang, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. samhuang

    samhuang Newbie

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    I heard news around that Lenovo has decided to decrease of its Shenzhen IIPC facilities and outsource al Thinkpad models (T?) to Wistron next year. Anyone has any clue at this, pls kindly indicate. Thanks.
     
    samhuang, Jul 27, 2009
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    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    What difference does this make?
     
    f4ding, Jul 28, 2009
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  3. samhuang

    samhuang Newbie

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    The difference lies in: Lenovo will shrink or even close its own manufacturing facility, i.e. IIPC instead of production in-house, if outsourcing more orders to ODM partners in the future.
     
    samhuang, Jul 28, 2009
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Does that make a difference to the end user I think would be the relevant question?
     
    ZaZ, Jul 28, 2009
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    wolssiloa Notebook Geek

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    samhuang, how'd you hear about this news?
     
    wolssiloa, Jul 28, 2009
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    Serg Nowhere - Everywhere

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    I think outsourcing comes with lower costs but lower BQ...right?

    It like Volvo being outsourced. They used to be built in their home manufacturing plant, now they are built somewhere in Asia (I cant recall where).

    Back to topic, where did you hear about this news?
     
    Serg, Jul 28, 2009
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