Isnt't  this discussion a bit too  high above our heads, at least us struggling on the floor to get machines work and try to meet daily problems with a smile? On the other hand, if we got permission from our company to spend time and sit down and discuss worldwide company policy, many would certainly clean hands, change and chat about such interesting things. And get headache.
Sincerely
Ingemar Hernefjord
Ericsson Microwave Systems


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Sent: Monday, August 05, 2002 5:17 AM
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Subject: [TN] Competition - Cost & Price



Dear Technetters,

I would appreciate your comments on the following statement:

"The cost of PCBs is the same everywhere on earth, the difference is in the Price"

If you agree with the above, then what are the differences ?

- Infrastructures?
- Social security ?
- Respect of human rights ?
- Pollution ?
- Slavery ?
- Medical cares ?
- Living conditions ?
- ISO 14000
- ...

Suggestions anyone ?

I remember a time where German use to say - we do not want to buy unless we have proof that manufacturers are respecting good ecological practices.. Have a green label - concerns about children slavery - etc.. Where are those today?

Should IPC / EIPC care about establishing a basic guideline / approbation of good practice to those who are respecting the above points ?

Are we hypocrites and forgot about ethic ?

Very Best Regards - Roland

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