I think that Digikey used to employ about 1/3rd of the employable
workforce in Thief River Falls, MN. I'm surprised that they can't just
re-hire the people they let go before. They must still be around, and
the only jobs there are DK, Arctic Cat, and miscellaneous service
jobs.

Sean


On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 12:54 PM, David Challis <dchallis@cox.net> wrote:
> I spoke with a Digikey representative a couple of months ago about the
> increasing error rate. =A0Apparently, as the economy slowed two years ago,
> they shrunk their headcount to match the reduced order volume. =A0With the
> improving business climate, they have started hiring again, but it takes
> many months to properly train a new hire. =A0They employ over 3000. =A0Th=
ey
> realize they have a problem, and are trying to do everything they can to
> correct the situation. =A0Time will tell.
>
> Dave Challis
>
>> I saw three cases like this last fall on three separate orders. =A0Two of
>> which discovered at the assembly house ;<
>>
>> They are either slipping or one of their competitors hired someone to
>> work in Digikey's warehouse...
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