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On 1/14/25 8:57 PM, rbowman wrote:
> On Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:40:36 -0000 (UTC), Lars Poulsen wrote:
> 
>> Or the 1985 comedy "Gung Ho" about a fictional Japanese auto company
>> setting up shop in Pennsylvania.

   Was that the one with Michael Keaton ? Never
   really liked him - something just irritating
   about his personality.

> The delays with TSMC's Arizona plant weren't a comedy. I think half the
> workforce is still from Taiwan.

   Well, communications CAN be a problem ... can't expect
   all workers to learn Japanese, Chinese or English. Some
   of the latest tech can help a bit, but it's not smooth.

   Hmmm ... maybe a 'virtual factory' where all parts
   aren't on the same continent. Govts won't like it
   but for practical issues ......