Category Archives: Management


Nov10
Attitude Determines Everything — The Making of an Engineer

An engineer must be grounded, hands-on, and unafraid to get their hands dirty — learning by doing and using practical experience to verify theory. Because of his job, Workingbear often visits various professional electronics manufacturing service (EMS) factories and spends … Continue reading

Nov03
Introducing the Role and Responsibilities of Project Management (PM) in Electronics Companies

Anyone who works in the electronics industry should be familiar with the role of a PM — short for Project Management. Almost every company involved in R&D or contract manufacturing has PMs. In fact, not just electronics — most industries … Continue reading

Oct27
What Is the 5W1H Method? A Practical Guide to Clear Thinking and Better Communication

The 5W1H (Five Ws and One H) method can be considered both a problem analysis and solution tool. However, it’s better viewed as a structured way to think about and describe problems. It helps us look at issues more comprehensively, … Continue reading

Oct15
What is MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) and MPQ?

MOQ stands for Minimum Order Quantity, meaning the smallest number of items a supplier is willing to sell or produce in one order. In most parts sales, especially for less common items, there’s usually an MOQ requirement. Why? Because no … Continue reading

Sep25
Big Question: As an Engineer, Do You Prefer R&D or Manufacturing?

If you ask Workingbear, “As an engineer, would you prefer working in R&D or in manufacturing?” (This article may not apply to the semiconductor wafer foundry industry. Rumor has it that wafer fabs in Taiwan are notorious for their brutal … Continue reading