Re:The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate Am...
by wyldfire on Thursday October 04, 2018 @03:20PM
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> I understand the indignation
IMO this is not indignation, it's supplier sourcing 101.
> If you want the benefit of dirt cheap manufacturing, you need to have a system in place to deal with these practices.
I will definitely agree that holding suppliers to standards regarding consistent output, unadulterated products, and conducting audits all make production much more expensive.
But if you're a device manufacturer, these sourcing controls are key to shipping quality products.
IMO this is not indignation, it's supplier sourcing 101.
> If you want the benefit of dirt cheap manufacturing, you need to have a system in place to deal with these practices.
I will definitely agree that holding suppliers to standards regarding consistent output, unadulterated products, and conducting audits all make production much more expensive.
But if you're a device manufacturer, these sourcing controls are key to shipping quality products.