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OEMs will push EMS providers to India
Global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers that are looking to increase their business with OEM customers will likely be asked to begin manufacturing in India if they aren’t already. While India’s logistics and supply chain are underdeveloped, many OEMs are pushing EMS providers to locate in India.

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