Welcome to Wistron Corporation
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Welcome to Wistron Corporation
Wistron.com website summary A summary of the Wistron.com website in Adobe AcrobatTM format. The Wistron.com website contains the most current and complete information. (Please note this summary does not contain the website sections for Management Team, Press, Investors and Careers.) Welcome to Wistron Corporation Supplying Information and Communication Technology products and services to leading companies worldwide. innovation integrity Copyright © 2004 Wistron Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Index About Wistron 3 Vision Quick fact sheet Customer services Products Global operations Wistron group 4 5 6 7 8 Design Industrial Design Mechanical engineering Software Large-scale testing equipment Reliability / Environmental testing Certifications Product development Testing Regulatory Certifications 9 10 11 12 Manufacturing Manufacturing capabilities Quality management programs Testing applications Assembly services Quality assurance Supply chain management Service Product life cycle planning Repair capability Service business models Document / Training suport Program planning Customer support Contact Us 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 About Wistron Wistron Corporation is among the world's largest ODM companies producing ICT products. From its headquarters in Taiwan, Wistron has expanded to include operations in Asia, Europe and North America. Wistron is a engineering-based company with extensive experience in product development. The full array of engineering teams allows Wistron's customers to outsource some or all of their product development tasks. In-house expertise allows customers to quickly move ahead with their market product introduction plans by relying on Wistron to manage all product development related steps and activities. Wistron customers utilize Wistron to develop leading IT concepts that are quickly introduced and readily accepted by the marketplace. Wistron provides comprehensive support for three complete lines of business in Design, Manufacturing and After-sales service. Design teams manage all pre-manufacturing areas including product conceptualization, industrial and mechanical design, environmental testing, safety certifications on through to NPI. Manufacturing operations provide a full range of support for board and system assembly with well-integrated systems, including CTO/BTO capabilities. After-sales service teams use a wide variety of programs to match the diversified needs of our customers for market- and product-specific service support. 3 Vision About Wistron As part of Wistron's commitment to customer satisfaction, the Wistron logo incorporates a two-tone "i" representing Innovation and Integrity. For both customers and Wistron, innovation is an essential part of all products, as well as the various related product development support services across all departments. Integrity provides a framework/guide to employees in all of their activities, allowing us to create a strong foundation for our relationshi p with our customers, vendors and shareholders. Tomatoes are generally accepted worldwide as an appetizing, inexpensive, and nutritious addition to our lives. At Wistron, the popular and versatile tomato is used as a reminder within the company regarding some our internal support goals for our customers. Our staff aims to provide our customers a combination of fresh and popular products, as well as services, that are readily accepted and utilized across cultures and continents. Quick fact sheet Wistron Corporation was formally established on May 30, 2001. Formerly the DMS (Design, Manufacturing & Services) operations of Acer Inc. Wistron DMS operations within Acer Inc began in 1981. Company categorized as ODM supplier. ¡ Product development focus is on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products, including Notebook and Desktop systems, Servers and Storage systems, IA (information appliances), Networking and Communication products. Provides wide range of Design, Manufacturing and After-sales service support functions for ICT products. Over US$13B in revenues. Among top 20 manufacturing companies in Taiwan (based on revenue) Customer base mostly comprised of global, branded IT companies. Headquarters in Taiwan with multi ple country operating sites, including Asia, North America and Europe ¡ Over 30,000 personnel. Publicly listed company on Stock Exchange of Taiwan. (Stock symbol 3231.tw or 3231.tt) Note: US$ figures provided for reference only.¡¨ 4 Customer services About Wistron Every day Wistron's customers are facing the demands of a very competitive business environment. To be successful, our customers must accomplish rapid product introductions to match the marketplace's condensed product life cycles and shorter lead times while introducing new features and technology. At the same time, tighter cost control and high quality standards must be met. Wistron organizes its organization to match our customers' needs. Through years of experience in ICT (information and communication technology) product development, Wistron can support our customers' aims at improving time-to-market and lowering cost in the face of rapid technological changes. The successful partnerships between Wistron and its customers are forged on a common understanding of the basic elements for success in this industry. Component and subsystem assembly PCB assembly Systems manufacturing Engineering change management CTO (configure-to-order) BTO (build-to-order) Distribution Supplier qualification Finished goods warehousing Failure analysis In-circuit testing (ICT) Functional testing anufactur M Serv i ce gn esi e D Wistron offers end-to-end services from initial product conceptualization and product development on through to volume manufacturing and after-sales service programs. All services are linked together through comprehensive product introduction processes and supported with IT applications allowing for close monitoring of the production process by customers. Experienced engineering teams use industry leading hardware and software tools to match or exceed industry standards for product design and quality. Product conceptualization Prototype building PCB layout Certification,qualification testing and processing (agency approvals) Circuit test development Compatibility testing Environmental stress testing Reliability testing Component qualification Electrical and mechanical design Manufacturability design Testability design Functional test development Packaging and enclosure design Asset maintenance Customer service management Last-time-buy component management Customer and channel repair training Reverse logistics Refurbishment Returns processing Troubleshooting support Upgrades Warranty repair Embedded software design 5 Customer services About Wistron Products System integration technology Broadband technology Audio video technology Space saving technology Wistron focuses on product development for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products, including mobile and desktop systems, servers and storage, IA, as well as networking and communications products. Design Competencies Power management technology Industrial design BIOS and firmware technology Wireless integration technology The entire Wistron organization -- from its vast engineering teams and IT systems to its extensive technical operating infrastructure -- is aimed at supporting customers' requirements in the ICT field. The focus on ICT products means that Wistron's customers utilize Wistron to develop industry-leading products using innovative designs reaching high technical and quality standards. From initial conceptualization on through to NPI and after-sales service, Wistron's engineers work closely with customers and other industry partners. Close collaboration ensures that suitable technology is incorporated into each design and that volume manufacturing standards are clearly understood and met early in the design phase. Each product has a support force of many engineering teams organized to ensure a thorough,product engineering platform is established. Wistron's strong engineering teams develop leading, yet practical, technology to increase product functionality. At the same time, Wistron maintains close working relationshi ps with the industry's best suppliers of technology and components. Utilizing our experience to incorporate the most suitable technology means we can often develop products that match or exceed the market and our customers' expectations. Wistron's focus on ICT products directly translates into value for our customers. 6 Global operations About Wistron Kunshan, China Tilburg, The Netherlands Service center Brno, Czech Republic Manufacturing center Dallas, U.S.A. Manufacturing center, Technology campus, R&D center, Service center Shanghai, China Service center R&D center, Service center Tokyo, Japan Service center Taipei, Taiwan Headquarters, Global R&D center Juarez, Mexico Manufacturing center Chungli, Taiwan R&D center Zhongshan, China Manufacturing center, Technology campus Singapore Bangalore, India Round Rock, U.S.A. Customer sales support Service center Service center Subic Bay, Philippines Hsinchu, Taiwan Global manufacturing center, Global service center Manufacturing center, Service center Wistron's network of design, manufacturing and service teams has grown to over 30,000 people worldwide. Our various offices provide a wide variety of engineering services under the leadershi p and coordination of global R&D, manufacturing and after-sales service center teams. Global centers work closely with customers on all aspects of their current product development and future product road map plans. Wistron's offices and operations are strategically located to help support our customers' various product development requirements. Wistron customers have access to experienced teams operating from locations in North America, Europe and Asia. Manufacturing and post-manufacturing services are arranged in the most appropriate locations to match customer and product requirements. Wistron's strategic deployment of resources takes advantage of individual country strengths, while fitting into our overall product development support plans for each customer. Each location also develops specialized teams that add to the variety of services our customers can leverage. As Wistron expands so do the services provided to our customers. 7 Wistron group About Wistron Wistron group companies, including Wistron subsidiaries and affiliates, are leaders across a range of technology and service sectors. Group companies provide various products and services in the Communications, Component & Solutions and Software industries/fields. Wistron NeWeb Corporation Wistron NeWeb Corp. is a designer and manufacturer specializing in the field of advanced wireless communication. Researching and developing new wireless communication products (WLAN, PAN, Mobile handsets, Satellite Communication serial products), Wistron NeWeb introduces the latest communication-enabling technologies. Wistron Optronics Corp. Wistron Optronics Corporation specializes in the design and manufacturing of small/medium reflective, transflective, and wide-viewing angle TFT-LCDs, utilized in devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, and PMPs. The main products include: TFT-LCD panels and modules for mobile phones, dual LCD modules for mobile phones, TFT-LCD panels and modules for other hand-held applications. With pioneering technologies and customization capabilities, Wistron Optronics provides total solution services to customers. AOpen Incorporated AOpen is the company of choice for PC components and peri pherals in the distribution channel. As an established market leader, from motherboards, optical drives, housings to multimedia, communication solutions, monitors and even bare systems and notebooks, AOpen offers the most extensive PC product line in this industry. Wistron Information Technology & Services Corporation Wistron Information Technology and Services, Inc. (Wistron ITS) is a software services provider that offers Asian Language G-Localization, Software Development, Solution Implementation, and Local Greater China Support. The company has modern, strategically located centers throughout greater China, with support offices in Japan and the U.S. Wistron ITS has yielded an impressive array of clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to rapidly growing regional Asian firms. 8 Design Wistron provides comprehensive, in-depth, integrated design services. Various experienced design teams work together from the initial product conceptualization phase on through NPI for transition to our manufacturing centers. Design services are conducted in-house with a combination of industry standard and Wistron-designed equi pment and technology. Our focus on ICT products allows Wistron's talented engineering base to focus on the related skill sets, technology, processes and equi pment used to support our customer needs and remain a leader for product development in this industry. Early in the design process Wistron's design philosophy and process flow includes design for manufacturing (DFM), design for test (DFT), as well as design for service (DFS) elements. This means that Wistron's design cycle includes and integates as much as possible all engineering tasks from product concept development to all related and prototyping and testing teams, as well as incorporating necessary after-sales service teams requirements. Incorporating of DFM, DFT and DFS elements as early as possible into the product development life cycle facilitates the subsequent manufacturing processes. NPI for transition to our manufacturing centers is streamlined as many potential obstacles are managed early in the process. In addition, we increase customer confidence in the overall product design feasibility and schedule for volume production. 9 Industrial Design Concept design development Prototyping 3D modeling Working samples Design Mechanical engineering PCB circuit design/layout Mechanical and electrical modeling Structural design and testing Thermal testing at component, system, rack level Software Packaging design System acoustics, EMI, safety design DFM, DFT, DFS reviews BIOS development Communication S/W Driver/Utilities Large-scale testing equipment Temperature and humidity chambers Shock, package drop, vibration equi pment Semi-anechoic chamber ESD and electromagnetics immunity test room Thermal shock tester Walk-in temperature and humidity chamber 10-meter EMC compliance test chamber ¡ RF device test chamber and network analyzer Reliability / Environmental testing Sound pressure and sound power acoustics Recording and playback performance of audio system Surge immunity test Power on/off tests Electrical fast transient / Burst immunity test Voltage di ps and short interruption immunity test Certifications UL CSA TUV Electrostatic discharge immunity test EMC test Harmonic current emission test ¡ Thermal profile measurement · Temperature and humidity tests ¡ Mechanical durability tests Srmko, Nemko ¡ CCC FCC DC margin test ¡ Complex margin test Line voltage/frequency test Air flow evaluation Altitude test Torture tests (bake, spill, free drop) VCCI CE Mark ¡ BSMI 10 Product development Design Wistron's Industrial Design teams are part of the initial teams brought in to support our customers. Wistron role is to understand every aspect of the overall product direction. From this understanding, Wistron addresses all related engineering challenges, such as material/styling considerations, component selection, functionality (e.g. wireless features), testing challenges, volume manufacturing stress, packaging and environmental impact. Customers rely on Wistron to provide a variety of design related engineering services to match their product development requirements. Wistron's in-house capabilities include all aspects of product conceptualization on through to prototyping. Wistron's teams provide a range of services including comprehensive thermal, power, structural and reliability engineering services tailored for ICT products. Branded suppliers of electronics products are now introducing more market-oriented products which must meet higher customer demands in a variety of areas. Now, more than ever, products must utilize the proper design for ergonomics, "looks" and sometimes simply feature uniqueness from a market segmentation point of view. Fashionable, beautiful products with robust features are now essential. Wistron ID teams have the full range of product development experience for commercial and consumer products. This allows for quick and practical interaction with customers to find the perfect design that matches their market requirements. 11 Testing Design Wistron utilizes a full suite of industry standard testing equi pment to ensure durability, strength and reliability. Tests ensure that all aspects of product development are thoroughly analyzed. Our testing facilities allow us and our customers to validate the design and feasibility of manufacturing the product prototype. Comprehensive in-process testing during the product development stage means early detection of necessary engineering changes to meet customers' reliability requirements. In addition to standard rigorous testing procedures, our testing engineers design unique product-specific testing equipment and processes. A focus on ICT products means Wistron accumulates valuable testing experience allowing Wistron to pinpoint areas of potential problems in specific types of products. In this way, Wistron can match or exceed our customers standards for product reliability. The overall goal is to increase speed-to-market with high-yield manufacturing, while decreasing future failures in the field. Early detection and correction of defects in the early stages of product development can lead to significant reductions in problems during volume manufacturing, as well as a reduction in service costs due to high failure rates and warranty costs. Regulatory Certifications Our in-house regulatory testing facilities provide our customers access to professional testing services and quick turnaround times. Wistron's qualified personnel and numerous labs utilize a vast array of equi pment and technology to allow for market specific and global accreditation approvals. For global customers looking to market their products around the world, Wistron offers a comprehensive suite of international regulatory certifications. Wistron labs not only support Wistron designed products and our OEM customers' products, but also provide various certification services to outside companies who simply wish to utilize our professional labs and personnel. An example is Wistron’s Lungtan EMI testing laboratory providing certification services for nonWistron related products. 12 Manufacturing Wistron has a long history of strong manufacturing services. We offer a full suite of industry - leading manufacturing services, from PCB assembly, sub-systems assembly, system integration (including CTO/BTO product assembly) to all related in-process quality assurance testing. The manufacturing process for the world's most respected brand name products are coordinated amongst several plants on different continents. Experience means that Wistron can seamlessly integrate the product development stages with the required manufacturing processes to create an efficient NPI process. Wistron knows the many concerns of our customers, so we developed a manufacturing process and IT infrastructure based on a flexible, efficient approach to manage our customers' changing requirements. All processes are managed by a robust shop floor control system (SFCS) that allows constant monitoring and corrections. Through our Order Tracking System (OTS) customers track products down to component levels.The links between customers and Wistron provide the necessary information flow to maximize the production process efficiency. This enhances our customers' overall product introduction planning as well as preparations for the after-sales servicing of products upon reaching the marketplace. 13 Manufacturing capabilities System integration - Flow-line and workcell line types - BTO (build-to-order) - CTO (configure-to-order PCB - Manufacturing assembly Lead Free Process No-Clean Double Side SMT and Wave Soldering Process N2 Reflow Soldering Process) Ultra Fine Pitch/0.4mm Component Assembly Technology Fli p Chi p Assembly Process High Layer Count PCB Assembly Process Ceramic Column Grid Array Assembly Technology High Density Press Fit Connector Assembly Technology Quality management programs XCSA (Extended Customer Simulation Audit) OOBA (Out-of-box audit) FMEA (Failure mode effects analysis) TQM (total quality management) ORT (on-going reliability test) DQA (design quality assurance) DVT (design verification testing SQA (supplier quality assurance) CIP (continuous improvement program) Testing applications PCB test ¡ ICT (in-circuit tester) ATE (auto test equi pment) Fly probe AXI (automated x-ray inspection) AOI (automated optical inspection) Functional test System integration test Pre-Run-in Test Run-in test Final Test Wireless & Telecom Communication Test ¡ Multi ple S/W platform ESS (environmental stress screening) 14 Assembly services Manufacturing Wistron offers a complete set of board-level and systems-level assembly services to maintain pace with the increasing needs of our customers. Wistron customers can utilize our manufacturing services for various products using different manufacturing modes. Wistron provides standard final system assembly as well as configure-to-order (CTO) and build-to-order (BTO) models. Wistron's IT systems allow for CTO and BTO models to operate utilizing efficient cooperation between our product line schedulers, component suppliers and customers. Planned turnaround times for CTO and BTO production are achieved by systematic process control. Wistron’s integrated systems allow for assembly-by-one and ship-by-one processes. Quality assurance In-process quality assurance processes at the manufacturing level ensure that Wistron is able to execute the production plan as scheduled while meeting the quality expectations of our customers. The testing process starts with close examination of in-coming components to ensure supplier quality and ends with OOBA final assembled and packaged sample testing. In between, a full suite of standard industry tests is implemented along with Wistron-designed testing stations that exceed our customers' normal requirements. Wistron testing processes were developed through years of experience in manufacturing ICT products. At every stage of the manufacturing process a battery of tests confirms that original product designs are accurately met and that any in-process manufacturing problems are quickly corrected. Leading edge tools, methods, and expertise combine to provide the in-depth analyses required to detect board/component defects and volume manufacturing specific problems for ICT products. Determining the root cause of failures, QA engineers help to eliminate the potential for similar problems occurring in the future and improve overall manufacturing standards. 15 Supply chain management Netherland Denmark United Kingdom Poland Canada Ireland Czech Republic Spain USA China Hungary Mexico Germany UAE Brazil Manufacturing Wistron plays a key role in understanding and controlling each step in the entire supply chain. Through a highly integrated project management process flow, sophisticated IT systems and close management / knowledge of component suppliers, Wistron helps ensure optimum utilization and efficiency of the supply chain. Thus, customers are confident that product development on through to volume manufacturing and after-sales service is well-managed. South Korea Japan Singapore Malaysia South Africa Australia Wistron hub location Even with the use of integrated components, the total number of components to be managed for each product can be staggering. And with shrinking life cycles more products are entering the market at ever increasing speeds. Servicing our customers from different manufacturing centers and managing the supply hubs around the globe adds to the complexity. Our customers increasingly rely on Wistron to work closely with them to develop the optimum component planning and final system delivery, as well as the on-going, future component supplies for supporting the after-sales service function. Supply Chain Management Wistron Order Management (WOMS) Wistron Planning & Manufacturing (SCP, ERP, SFSC) SRM Wistron's set of IT platforms are integrated into our overall supply chain management system and our customer's product development cycle—an example is our Wistron Order Management System (WOMS). For suppliers, our Wistron e-Procurement Portal (WePP) and Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR) supports linkage and feedback with our suppliers systems' for efficient component management. Other IT systems, such as the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, Product Data Management System and Manufacturing Information Center (MIC), serve as the back-bone for information flow to related parties for overall manufacturing control. Customers (WePP, Web-I/F) Suppliers Web-I/F Forwarders CRM (EDI-I/F, Web-I/F) Wistron T racking Systems (MIC, PT S, OT S) Wistron Distribution (EPS, PPS) 16 Service The after-sales service arm of Wistron provides a comprehensive array of flexible, innovative service solutions and possesses vast experience supporting ICT products. Wistron's service teams join initial discussions with customers' product development teams to plan long-term after-sales service programs. Thus, at product launch time, customers confidently enter the market knowing their valuable brand image will be maintained in the marketplace through efficiently managed product support programs. Each product has different service needs and the needs may differ per market. Wistron works closely with customers and customers' other existing service partners to develop the optimum after-sales service program for each product. Wistron may lead the service function or play a supporting role, depending on customer's existing service plans in each market. The various Service business models are developed to meet specific product and market requirements, while providing the efficient linking points to other related service providers in the service chain. Advanced, yet extremely practical, IT solutions allow Wistron to manage every aspect of the service chain in real-time on a global basis and link closely with related outside parties. Service teams link directly into customers' and other service providers' ERP and SCM systems providing the most efficient exchange of information. Interfacing collaboration allows for maximum efficiency in dealing with complex reverse logistics. 17 Product life cycle planning Commodity substitution programs Spare parts buffer planning Substitution parts qualification Service Components last buy management Warehouse and fulfillment Parts recycling Repair capability Upgrades, testing, inspection services System repair System advance exchange System refurbishment ¡ Component RMA Component repair, refurbishment, rework Component original vendor warranty redemption Service business models Hub-to-hub FRU (field replaceable unit) swap service ¡ Hub to ASP/TPM (third party management) FRU swap service ¡ CRU (customer replaceable unit) service Hub-to-hub system (batch swap service) ¡ Depot A to A service (original repair, swap, mail-in/carry-in) Outsourced Service (for non-Wistron made products) Document / Training support Service manuals ¡ Customer service engineering repair training materials Channel repair training materials 18 Program planning Service Wistron's after-sales service programs cover various levels of the service process chain. These programs are offered to our OEM customers, as well as to outside customers wishing Wistron to support non-Wistron produced products. Wistron's flexibility and experience allows us to either fit into our customers' existing service process chain to provide support where needed or take control and manage various layers of the chain. For OEM customers, we work closely with customer's product development teams to understand and suggest a future service repair program. The overall goal is to create the strongest service program possible which can be supported adequately at product launch time, during product warranty periods and even beyond warranty periods. For non-OEM customers, Wistron can diagnose and repair faulty products that it did not originally produce, providing needed emergency support or standard long-term service planning and coverage. Programs are customized to fit specific products and markets. Wistron's programs include full repair capability, reverse logistics, warehouse management, documentation support, training materials, and EDI linkage with comprehensive IT solutions. Program business model coverage includes FRU and CRU services, hub management and depot repair services. Wistron's engineering teams also manage the special requests, such as specific testing and repair processes, identified by customers as necessary to meet their changing requirements. Customer support Top-level objectives for customer support include improving product service repair turnaround times, maintaining short- to long-term spare parts planning systems, and creating efficient and easily managed information databases at all levels of the service chain. Technology, experience and a practical approach are used to meet these objectives. Customers benefit by lowering their overall involvement, and thus cost, in the service cycle of activities. Wistron meets service objectives with integrated IT systems created to support personnel worldwide, as well as other Wistron departments involved at various stages of the service supply chain. Extensive information databases are linked to all RMA service centers, RTV operations, warehouses, and repair centers, as well as all related logistics teams. Repair orders, current repair status, end-user information, and testing results are parts of the integrated and comprehensive repair control flow available for daily review or periodic summary analysis. Customers have access to Wistron's service IT systems through customized service support web pages. Meanwhile, Wistron's service teams can provide the necessary EDI links to customers' call centers, as well as their existing ASPs, in order to exchange the daily data necessary for prompt, efficient and cost effective repair operations. Transparent, detailed information is tailored to fit into the service management processes of all of the repair related parties at all levels. This not only allows our customers to audit the performance of Wistron and local ASPs, but also provides the necessary data for customers to fine-tune their own service-related operations. 19 Contact Us Wistron Corporation 21F, 88, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Road., Hsichih, Tai pei Hsien 221 Taiwan, R.O.C. Telephone: Facsimile: 886-2-8691-2888 886-2-8691-2188 Customer relations Enterprise products (Servers, Storage) E-mail: [email protected] Investor relations office Mike Liang E-mail: [email protected] Mobile products (Notebooks, handheld devices) E-mail: [email protected] Vendor relations Stanley Hsiao E-mail: [email protected] Corporate Communications John Collins E-mail: [email protected] Joyce Chou Email: [email protected] Manufacturing services Ben Cheng E-mail: [email protected] Product technology Brian Chong E-mail: [email protected] 20