"This gives us supply chain resilience and fast delivery," he said. However, in term of manufacturing, Thailand should focus on promoting upstream production, product design, and assembly of high-value electronics products. He said diversification of manufacturing and suppliers helps minimise the risk of supply chain disruption and geopolitical issues. HP's decision on the production shift to Thailand might further enhance the attractiveness of the country. He added that the past few years have reinforced the point that HP must also design a supply chain for resilience.
