China is not the only low cost solution. China has become a ‘buzz word’ for many companies. Sourcing managers must be prepared to objectively inform company management whenever it is determined the company should not go to China on a particular component; sub-assembly, or product program.
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Benchmarks & Best Practices
15 Lessons from a global sourcing manager
New product introduction (NPI) quoting and the OEM
OEM companies engaged in quoting exercises for new product introduction (NPI) business services with contract manufacturers can expect the capable contract manufacturer to carefully lead the OEM through an established and itemized list of NPI product requirements and processes.
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Purchase order management
While not all contract manufacturers manage purchase orders the same way, the information that follows provides you with a reasonable understanding for what might take place inside most contract manufacturers with regards to issuing; managing, canceling, and filing purchase orders.
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How to improve electronics manufacturing product quality
Tips to drive functional teams to improve electronics manufacturing product quality. Objectives for program management, testing, production…including meeting formats.
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Independent manufacturers’ representatives – interview with legal counsel Gerald M. Newman
Read what Mr. Newman says about establishing good contract manufacturing and sales representative agreements, contractual disputes and business challenges parties need to be aware of, industry trend segments for sales representatives in the active and inactive semi-conductor sector, and more.
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VO Website Selected by Michigan State University Online Center for International Business Education and Research
VentureOutsource.com's Website has been included in Michigan State University's Center for International Business Education and Research (MSU-CIBER). The knowledge web-portal, global EDGETM, connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities
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A look at supply chain inventories exiting 2006
March 15, 2007 – Bear Stearns published its updated Inventory Tracker which points to a meaningful decline in inventory days in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) or, electronics contract manufacturing sector.
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What you should know about quote pricing, purchase orders, and ERP systems
Quote pricing and purchase orders are driven by purchasing, programs management, and materials management departments in the contract manufacturer. Read how these functions drive the process and the role of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
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Lean outsourcing: It’s coming
Lean outsourcing. Think about it. Here are two terms that are, on their face, contradictory. Yet the combination of lean manufacturing and outsourcing is on its way. How is this possible? The answer is two words – Cisco Systems.
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How important is lean manufacturing to my company?
While there are a few contract manufacturing companies that have solid lean manufacturing programs either already in place or, underway, developing a true lean culture within large organizations can take years.
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