Notebook ODMs prepare production in Taiwan for possible US tariff hike

Taiwan-based notebook ODMs plan to raise their quotes to reflect rising component prices that have been heaping pressure on their production costs, according to industry sources......»»

Taiwan's notebook ODMs have not yet been .....»»

Taiwan-based notebook ODMs, which operate their plants mainly in China, hav.....»»

Despite a truce in the US-China trade war, notebook ODMs will continue their capacity relocation to Taiwan and Vietnam, with the two becoming their major production baes outside China......»»

US notebook vendors have slowed down placing orders with Taiwan ODMs amid seemingly easing of US-China trade tensions, but have not asked the manufacturers partners to stop moving production lines out of China, according to industry sources......»»

Taiwan-based notebook ODMs have completed most of their plant relocation and their present focus is to improve production yield rates and reduce costs at the relocated facilities in a bid to retain clients, according to industry sources......»»

Notebook ODMs have again been hit by Intel CPU shortages. But Bob Swan, visiting Taiwan for the first time as Intel's CEO, said his company is expanding production capaci.....»»

The US government's latest decision to delay the impelmentation of a 10% tariff on notebook imports has not changed the minds of notebook ODMs who have already made plans to move some of their production out of China, according to industry sources......»»

Notebook vendors have not asked their ODMs to enforce a new round of production relocation in .....»»

Some of Taiwan's monitor makers have begun looking for suitable production sites outside of China, as they brace for the 25% tariffs on Chinese goods. But only around 23% of Taiwan's monitor shipments are expected to be impacted by the tax......»»

Taiwan-based server ODMs run substa.....»»

Taiwan-based server ODMs are all capable of shifting production to their factory sites overseas if COVID-19 is spreading out of control in Taiwan resulting in a nationwide lockdown, according to industry sources......»»

Taiwan-based ODMs remain upbeat about their shipments for notebooks despite a recent surge in COVID-19 infections in Taiwan......»»

Brand vendors are poised to hike terminal market prices for their notebooks to reflect rising manufacturing costs, according to sources at notebook ODMs......»»

Taiwan-based passive, protective and quartz component makers remain confident about orders from notebook ODMs for the rest of the first half of 2021, as they see inventory levels at these firms are still standing at the low edge of their regular scales......»»

The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting not only production but also the seasonal patterns for many manufacturers. Notebook ODMs are exp.....»»

Taiwan-based notebook ODMs are expected to see their shipments surge 20% sequentially in April, but fall back to the March levels in May, according to sources at fabless chipmakers......»»

Taiwan-based notebook ODMs enjoyed increased revenues in March thanks to rising orders from clients, while brand vendor Acer also achieved strong revenue growth in the month......»»

Taiwan's notebook ODMs are poised to see strong shipments in the second q.....»»

Taiwan's ODMs including Compal Electronics and Quanta Computer will continue to generate more revenues from non-notebook segments for further profit improvement in 202 despite recent strong demand for notebooks, according to industry sources......»»