Suppliers are
taking on such responsibilities as designing and manufacturing
prototypes, converting them into workable products,
upgrading mature products, conducting quality tests, putting
together user manuals, and selecting parts vendors. The designs
of 65 percent of PC notebooks and those of 70 percent
of PDAs are outsourced. Companies such as Dell, Motorola,
and Philips are buying complete designs from Asian developers.
Even Boeing has collaborated with an Indian company to
develop software for its 787 Dreamliner jet.