June 2004
Vektronix, a modern electronics manufacturing company in East London, suggests that, in order for the electronics manufacturing industry to survive global competition, it should look at new and creative ways to do business. One solution suggests that the industry creates manufacturing hubs which will result in huge cost savings to all brands. South African distribution could be centralized, tarnslating into a collective power to compete with international trends in terms of purchasing, distribution, labour and other costs. Vektronix is known for its innovative business ideas. It draws from a large skilled labour pool as the need arises and, as a result, is able to do a job in less time with less hassle. The flexibility offered by this unique human resource is what gives Vektronix the edge to manufacture quality goods at reasonable prices. Acknowledged by international specialists as the most advanced plant in the country, Vektronix manufactures television sets and components for most of the major brands. Vektronix
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