Focused on materials liability management and sourcing electronics manufacturing cost reductions and EMS pricing, this document reveals purchase order variances and cost strategy,and percentages for EMS pricing methodologies for materials, test and much more.
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Program, Project Management
EMS Manufacturer Contract Service Level Agreement – Document
How to OEM request BOM quotes (RFQ) for EMS manufacturing
A BOM RFQ letter to help validate electronic OEM program business assumptions and select suitable EMS providers for complete turn key contract electronics.
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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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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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How to get the most accurate quotes (RFQ) from electronics services providers
When sourcing electronics services design or manufacture for your OEM product program (electrical, PCB design / layout, SMT and PCBA, electro-mechanical assembly, final systems test…) there are a few tips OEMs can keep in mind for a win-win.
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Establishing conflict minerals compliance reporting for electronics manufacturers
You (or your electronics manufacturer) are using ‘conflict minerals’. Your SEC report must include a description of the measures taken by your company to exercise due diligence on the source of the conflict materials, including chain of custody.
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Five tips for negotiating contracts in China
When outsourcing OEM programs to EMS providers most OEMs know what good contracts need with regards to quality and delivery, inventory… But for contracts with Chinese EMS providers I suggest these important additional considerations.
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Electronics ERP systems can reduce time to ROI
How to manage product data structure for electronics ERP systems deep bills of materials, rigid configurations, long component lead-time, detailed costing and production routings.
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Keys to cost reductions for outsourcing electronics in China
Tips on cost negotiations for contract EMS manufacturing in China and ways to achieve cost reductions with your EMS provider partners.
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Concerns and tips for outsourcing electronics to China
Here are some dos and don’ts in choosing an electronics outsourcing manufacturing partner in China.
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