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Join Renaud Anjoran, Founder & CEO of Sofeast, in this podcast aimed at importers who develop their own products as he discusses the hottest topics and shares actionable tips for manufacturing in China & Asia today! WHO IS RENAUD? Renaud is a French ISO 9001 & 14001 certified lead auditor, ASQ certified Quality Engineer and Quality Manager who has been working in the Chinese manufacturing industry since 2005. He is the founder of the Sofeast group that has over 200 staff globally and offers services (QA, product development & engineering, project management, Supply Chain Management, product compliance, reliability testing), contract manufacturing, and 3PL fulfillment for importers and businesses who develop their own products and buyers from China & SE Asia. WHY LISTEN? We‘ll discuss interesting topics for anyone who develops and sources their products from Asian suppliers and will share Renaud‘s decades of manufacturing experience, as well as inviting guests from the industry to get a different viewpoint. Our goal is to help you get better results and end up with suppliers and products that exceed your expectations!
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Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Renaud discuss the evolving role of software in the development and manufacturing of electronic products. They explore how software has become a significant source of competitive advantage, often surpassing hardware in importance.
Using examples from smartphones to cars, they illustrate how software drives innovation, user experience, and brand differentiation. The discussion also highlights the strategic shift from hardware-centric to software-centric designs, inspired by insights from Richard Rumelt's book, "Good Strategy, Bad Strategy."
Whether you're a manufacturer or a tech enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the critical balance between hardware and software in today's electronic products.
Show Sections
00:00 - Introduction to the Importance of Software in Electronic Products.
05:38 - Evolution of Chip Design at Intel.
10:14 - Transition from Vertical to Horizontal Structure in Computers.
13:19 - Challenges and Expenses of Hardware Modifications.
15:24 - Advantages of Software Updates over Hardware Changes.
19:19 - Increasing Importance of Software in the Automotive Industry.
22:48 - Utilizing Software for Differentiation in Products.
26:06 - Building Brand Recognition through Software Interaction.
26:55 - Wrapping up.
Related content...
- Purchase the book referred to: Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters
- 8 Must-Follow Tips for Software Companies Developing a New Hardware Product
- Can Sofeast develop our electronic product’s firmware or mobile app?
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