Understand the difference between what’s happening today with your current EMS partner and what you expect to be happening going forward. Moving EMS providers can be costly.
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Benchmarks & Best Practices
Selecting a new EMS manufacturing partner when costs reduction is not working
Contracting EMS manufacturing off shore to save money
For many OEMs, the cost savings benefit is most likely within a one or two-year period and this will disappear afterward. Read this article to find out why
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When electronics OEM board of directors drives decision to contract your EMS manufacturing
If your board of directors (BOD) is driving the electronics outsourcing decision, accept that you’re likely not going to be able to rely on your own events schedule. Ask stakeholders these questions.
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14 Steps how OEMs select contract electronic manufacturing (EMS) partners
Every electronics OEM outsourcing program is different. Highlights for key, internal OEM discussions when considering EMS partners are detailed in outline format.
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Top 10 EMS Providers in Europe – 2015
We surveyed the contract EMS industry and asked providers who they thought were the best in 2015 in Europe. Take a look to see what they said.
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Top 10 EMS Providers in USA Northeast – 2015
We surveyed the contract EMS industry and asked providers who they thought were the best in 2015 in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia.
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Electronics OEM decision maker differentiates EMS options
Comments from an electronics OEM decision maker sharing his views on why his company chose a particular contract EMS provider.
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Japanese EMS providers finding their place in Asia
For years Japanese EMS providers relied on Keiretsu to help differentiate their services. But as more contract electronics providers become vertically integrated Japanese EMS as a differentiator is losing its appeal. Read what Japanese and other Asian providers can do to remain competitive.
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Unremarkable EMS outcomes are best
Proper EMS internal planning / procurement and program management staffing requires knowing your OEM customer’s program. Here’s what to look for…
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OEM RFP best practices for contract electronic manufacturing
Helpful tips for OEM executives preparing request for proposals (RFP) for contract electronics design and manufacturing. What to expect and how to manage the process as electronics services providers prepare and submit their quotes.
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