Visions of Elcoteq concerning the development lines of the business and what kind of future we should expect?

Elcoteq development lines: Traditional EMS: New Product Introduction(NPI)->Purchasing and inbound logistics->Global manufacturing->Distribution and outbound logistics Present EMS: Sourcing->New Product Introduction(NPI)->Purchasing and inbound logistics->Global manufacturing->Distribution and outbound logistics The future development line we expect:Design –> Sourcing->New Product Introduction(NPI)->Purchasing and inbound logistics->Global manufacturing->Distribution and outbound logistics->After sales services In conclusion, we expect a complete EMS model in Elocteq.

What kind of organisation and the size measured by the economical mearures?

Elcoteq Organization

Main products of Elcoteq and main custormer groups?

Elcoteq have two main parts of products, one part is Terminal Products includes Mobile phones(parts, modules and accessories),wireless modules, home communication products; and another main product is Communication Network Equipment includes cellular networks, modules, antennas, broadbad switches and routers, optical devices, etc. Main customer of Terminal Products are: Aastra, Motorola, Nokia, Philips, Siemens, Sony Erisson, Sumitomo, Thomson. Main customer of Communication Network Equipment are: Andrew Corporation, Ericsson, Huawei, Kathrein, Marconi, Nokia, Powerwave, Siemens, Tellabs.

The working methods (team working, projects, personal pushers, other......)?

The main working methods in Elcoteq are projects. This also including project team, project leader, and also subproject team. For example, software subteam.

The quality system, do the company have one?

Yes, Elcoteq have a complete quality system, for example, hardware testing department and software testing department, also terminal product testing department.

How to make an application to get work in Elcoteq?

Elcoteq recruit employees by candidates' application via Elcoteq website. Also Elcoteq participate some recruit conferences with some universities and colleges.

What should you master if you want to work in Elcoteq?

I should have following competence: -Professional competences -Similar values with Elcoteq, e.g, Customer Satisfaction, Ethical conduction, Continuous improvement, Result orientation -Communication Skills -Presentation Skills -Ability to adapt to change -Willingness to develop myself competencies

What are the most needed skills today in the business?

The experienced product management skills, and senior design skills are most need in Elcoteq.

What was the most interesting thing you learned during the visit?

I found out "the Elcoteq'sValue Proposition – the 7 Cs" are most interesting thing I learnt from the visit. The 7Cs are: • Concentration on communications technology • Consistency in plant network, machinery, systems and processes • Cost-efficiency: All volume capacity in low-cost countries • Competence especially in wireless telecom • Coverage: Global service network and full service range • Co-evolution: Superb customer service; Confidentiality • Continuous improvement: Competitive service offering

What kind of training do the company offer to employee?

Elcoteq offer new employees fully EDC industry training at the beginning, and following by Department Training. Elcoteq also offer General Training for employees, like management training, language training, and new technology training.