Solectron Scores With NPI Outsource Contract

Jan. 13, 2005
Data communications company Network Peripherals Inc. (NPI) has outsourced its entire manufacturing operation to electronics-manufacturing-services firm Solectron Corp. The agreement transfers NPI's manufacturing operation from offshore -- in Taiwan -- ...

Data communications company Network Peripherals Inc. (NPI) has outsourced its entire manufacturing operation to electronics-manufacturing-services firm Solectron Corp. The agreement transfers NPI's manufacturing operation from offshore -- in Taiwan -- to the U.S., at Solectron's Everett, Wash., facility. This move will allow NPI to focus its efforts on research-and-development to create market-focused solutions for its customers, says NPI President and CEO James Regel. The change "significantly enhances our manufacturing flexibility and customer response time," says Joe Botta, NPI vice president of operations. "Solectron's manufacturing capability allows it to seamlessly transfer production to any of its 57 worldwide locations to meet our customers' needs." The Fremont, Calif.-headquartered NPI, which had $10 million in fiscal-1999 net sales, makes a range of Layer 2/3 Ethernet switching solutions based on its NuWaveArchitechture, a combination of proprietary chips and software. The $14.1 billion Solectron is headquartered in Milpitas, Calif.

Popular Sponsored Recommendations

Empowering the Modern Workforce: The Power of Connected Worker Technologies

March 1, 2024
Explore real-world strategies to boost worker safety, collaboration, training, and productivity in manufacturing. Emphasizing Industry 4.0, we'll discuss digitalization and automation...

3 Best Practices to Create a Product-Centric Competitive Advantage with PRO.FILE PLM

Jan. 25, 2024
Gain insight on best practices and strategies you need to accelerate engineering change management and reduce time to market. Register now for your opportunity to accelerate your...

Transformative Capabilities for XaaS Models in Manufacturing

Feb. 14, 2024
The manufacturing sector is undergoing a pivotal shift toward "servitization," or enhancing product offerings with services and embracing a subscription model. This transition...

Shifting Your Business from Products to Service-Based Business Models: Generating Predictable Revenues

Oct. 27, 2023
Executive summary on a recent IndustryWeek-hosted webinar sponsored by SAP

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of IndustryWeek, create an account today!