Some electronics OEM companies only want to source the electronics portion of their manufacturing programs. Others see value in sourcing full manufacturing assembly with their EMS partners. When determining fair pricing of EMS services for make v buy decisions, …
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Cost Reductions, Finance
What is fair pricing for EMS manufacturing fees and services?
Helpful RFQ guidelines before negotiating EMS manufacturer contract service pricing terms
Electronic OEM equipment firms sourcing EMS manufacturer services can take control of the narrative early and manage EMS provider perceptions when engaging contract electronics solutions providers. Doing so can help set the tone to achieve more detailed quote responses, and …
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Rethinking EDA tools, search engines, distributors to unlock value in electronic product BoMs
Some contract EMS manufacturing companies with deeper engineering and technology expertise are going direct to semiconductor chip manufacturers for their OEM customer programs, and bypassing electronics components distributors altogether. These side deals disrupt industrial search engines and OEM customers …
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BOM scrubbing and evolution of the semiconductor distribution supply chain
From non-OEM components manufacturing to product finished goods inventory, every electronics manufacturer experiences BOM scrubbing problems. Whether OEM brand owners or, contract EMS providers, problems associated with optimizing BOMs or eBOMs exist on both ends when trying to integrate …
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Fees, costs, quote pricing top reason OEM equipment firms select electronic EMS manufacturing companies
Electronics OEM equipment manufacturers typically deploy a team comprised of members from different functional groups supporting manufacturing, when identifying and creating a short list of suitably qualified contract EMS manufacturing services providers. Venture Outsource runs a large, global contract EMS …
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EV Supercharge: Battery management systems (BMS) and contract EMS manufacturing
Battery management systems (BMS), sometimes called battery monitoring systems, play a critical role in monitoring and controlling the performance of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles (EV). Within BMS systems are packs and cells. Total cost for most finished goods inventory …
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TAA Compliant nations influence EMS manufacturing supply chains and supplier selection
For some electronics equipment manufacturers, the costed bill-of-materials (BOM) is becoming less of a variable in their contract electronics manufacturing outsourcing program strategy. Ultimately, it comes down to total landed cost. But how do you know you are getting BOM …
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Fiber optics switch development and capacity planning for EMS manufacturing telecom equipment
At the core of telecommunications industry is understanding wireline telephony engineering technology. Knowing the playing field of telecom carriers jockeying for market share, positioning against wireline telco vertical market nuances is key because wireline technology equipment infrastructure, not wireless, is …
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The great shift: Apple’s exodus from China to India – Unveiling complexities of contract electronics manufacturing sourcing
Apple’s ambitious shift from China to India sparks a journey into complexities of contract electronics manufacturing. Explore challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this groundbreaking endeavor.
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Transfer pricing risk and solutions for electronics manufacturers with extended EMS manufacturing supply chains
Strategies for managing transfer pricing risks in global contract electronics manufacturing operations.
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