DisplaySearch's latest report shows major LCD TV brands reducing production plans-- while OEMs and ODMs increase their monthly shipments.

The top 16 LCD TV brands' combined production plan is down from 18.3m (in November 2010) to 15.4m (in March 2011). Total Q1 2011 production will be 46.3m units-- 12% decrease from Q4 2010.

DisplaySearch says while many regions' TV demand is uncertain (due to an unstable market environment) some TV brands are increasing their production quantities-- due to anticipation of demand for Q1 2011 product launches.

LCD TV OEM and ODM's monthly shipments (from December 2010 to March 2011) are up-- indicating increasing manufacture outsourcing (due to cost management, logistics, manufacturing scale and panel supply).

The Top 10 LCD monitor OEMs will increase their production in January by 4.3%-- over 14m units.

Go LCD TV Brands Adjust Production Downward in Q1’11, While OEMs/ODMs Increase Shipments