Other areas in industry the survey examines closely include identifying periods throughout the year when OEMs (by industry end-market segment) engage more heavily in request for quote (RFQ) and request for proposal (RFP) activity with outsourcing partners or, potential partners.
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Executive Management
VO 2006 Electronics Contract Manufacturing Industry Survey Reveals Valuable Insight
Hardware startup strategy for electronics design and manufacturing to market launch
Startup executives can refer to this plan to help them review internal depth and scope capabilities against anticipated company capability requirements so they may then determine at what point it may make sense to consider evaluating and engaging a contract product design partner or contract manufacturing partner.
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Checklist: Questions to qualify electronics original design manufacturers (ODM)
These question should help OEMs gain a better understanding of capabilities, tools, staffing experience, shortcomings… with ODM or EMS providers.
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Manufacturing quality problems and alerts
Based on the severity of the manufacturing issue in the contract manufacturing facility, alerts can have varying stages, or levels, of importance such as stage one, stage two, or stage three
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The board, CEO and executive team execution
EMS executives cannot rest once business is won, however. EMS corporate and strategic plans-of-action must constantly be developed then executed. To set direction and lead effectively, EMS company boards and executives must make assumptions and incorporate these assumptions into their plans-of-action.
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OEM cost (spend) and EMS pricing models
Using this model, This pricing model framework is easier for both parties to administer the relationship while it is also easier for the contract manufacturer to track and manage internal costs.
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Product and component long lead time management reports
Typically, contract manufacturers will purchase specified quantities of long lead time material and OEM customer-unique materials only when the OEM customer authorizes such in advance and in writing.
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SAP, Avnet, Sanmina Sponsor VO Webcast on Developing and Negotiating Electronics Outsourcing Contracts
PDF slide deck on key challenges electronics OEMs face formulating agreements and sourcing contract electronics manufacturing services with EMS and ODM suppliers.
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When outsourcing is not the answer
Deciding when outsourcing is right—and when it’s not—can be a major undertaking for medical technology executives. But using a process that models a company’s possible scenarios can help to make even a complex decision simpler.
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When outsourcing is not the answer
Medical electronics OEM finds alternative to keep manufacturing in USA and save on tariffs using internal operations analysis to identify costs and savings.
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