Relocating of supply chain management operations in high-tech industry is not limited to consumer goods mainstream players such as Dell Computer but now European companies in areas such as Semiconductor are also moving to Asia.

Specifically, Nordic Semiconductor ASA will be setting up a regional supply chain headquarters in Manila, the Philippines. This will later be expanded to include a regional RF test-engineering group to support local backend test development and subcontract partners in Asia.

According to Wireless Design and Development Asia, the company is making this move as it has recognized the need to further tighten communication links with the rest of the supply chain in Asia by creating a more local organizational structure.