Mitsubishi unit bets big on digital TV, to end sales of standard sets in U.S

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Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics America Inc will become the first large manufacturer to stop marketing tube-based television sets. Such sets have contituted the industry's standard since television's invention in the 1920s. Starting later in 1998, Mitsubishi will begin devoting its attention entirely to advanced sets, such as digital, flat-panel and projection units. Mitsubishi cites a desire to establish a leading position in digital TV, as well as declining profitability of direct-view TVs with screen sizes less than 36 inches, as reasons for the change. A marketing executive summarizes, saying poor or negative margins in direct-view TVs will no longer have to be subsidized, and the company will be free to move faster into digital TV.

Television Sets, Planning, Product information, Televisions, Company product planning, Company business planning, Digital television, Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics America Inc.

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Microsoft, Harman Design, produce remote control

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Microsoft Corp., with assistance from Harman International Industries Inc., has designed a hand-held control device designed for electronic products. The control device is the first one from Microsoft that does not have a MS-DOS and Windows operating system. The device has a homegrown operating system. The development of the device reflects Microsoft's ability to operate in the consumer electronics industry.

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Microsoft Corp. and Harman International Industries Inc. design hand-held control device designed for electronics products

Product information, Company Planning/Goals, New Products/Services, Consumer & Auto Electronics NEC, Microsoft Corp., Harman International Industries Inc., Article

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Koss, finding just-in-time production didn't work, pushes inventory buildup

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Milwaukee-based Koss Corp. was founded in 1953 by John Koss who invented, in 1958, the stereo headphones the firm was best known for. Attempts to diversify over the years have not panned out, nor did just-in-time manufacturing of headphones. Retailers need better delivery which the company now can do in 48 hours. But it took some realignment in the production schedule and actual machinery.

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Stereo headphones inventory isn't the same as computer inventory such as Dell's

General services, Consumer Electronics, Production management, Management, Consumer electronics industry, Abstract, Production planning, Headphones, Koss Corp., KOSS

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