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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Outsourcing Pitfalls
15 Lessons from a global sourcing manager
Five things contract manufacturers say they can improve on
Our survey asked electronics contract manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and prototype houses to rank, in order of importance, their top 5 improvement opportunities. Read what they selected.
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10 Reasons contract electronics programs fail
10 things you should be aware of that can ruin your contract manufacturing relationship and prevent your company from achieving some of its business objectives
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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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Is your EMS provider pricing model right?
EMS providers contribute significant internal discipline to the manufacturing contract agreement. So should you. Read why.
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