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 vs buy decisions, …
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RFQ/RFP Management
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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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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Reducing risk in your supply chain: Techniques for selecting and verifying second sources
Best practices for titles and responsibilities wanting robust AVLs and BOMs in electronics industry.
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Manufacturing inventory metrics to avoid costly production mistakes
Focusing on the most challenging segment of the purchase order-to-warehouse sequence of events can vary depending on the specific manufacturing supply chain situation and industry. However, one common challenge that many manufacturers face is managing inventory levels effectively. Inventory …
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Costing modeler sourcing, manufacturing and assembly of electric vehicles: Tesla Model Y
The amount of technology and electronics in new vehicles is growing each year. From sophisticated vehicle electronic control units (ECU) to manage everything to all electric vehicles (EV), plus the vast array of ever-increasing functional technology and hardware. Take into …
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What is a MOQ agreement and how is it different from a MOR agreement?
A MOQ (minimum order quantity) agreement is one type of the many contracts often between a vendor or supplier, such as a non-OEM components manufacturer, and a OEM manufacturer (or contract electronics provider) in which the OEM buyer agrees to …
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How to build costing modelers for contract electronics quote pricing analysis
How much should we pay for contract electronics fees and services for our program? How do we determine program total landed cost? How much of the quoted pricing for CM fees and services goes straight to CM profit? How can …
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List of 10 higher costs when sourcing multiple contract electronic manufacturing partners
Hire experienced people and put in place best practices, not practices common in industry. Maintain a sense of urgency and manage costs effectively.
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