Tools for EMS manufacturing quote pricing analysis - Optimize total landed cost savings for your contract electronics outsourcing programs

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Product Lifecycle Management

Rethinking EDA tools, search engines, distributors to unlock value in electronic product BoMs

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  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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Elon Musk: Five rules for new product hardware development

Just because something can be designed or built does not mean it should be. We’ve all seen hardware or equipment that might look cool, but is serves little or no real, practical purpose. The following comment is from Elon Musk …
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BOM scrubbing and evolution of the semiconductor distribution supply chain

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  From non-OEM components manufacturing to product finished goods inventory,  every electronics manufacturer experiences BOM scrubbing problems. Whether OEM brand owners or, contract EMS providers, problems associated with optimizing BOMs or eBOMs exist on both ends when trying to integrate …
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A comprehensive approach navigating challenges to standardize electronics product development

Most electronics OEM equipment manufacturing CEOs want repeatability and standardized procedures. Below, we identify key challenges and provide a structured plan for electronics decision makers in engineering, quality, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing operations for implementing standard procedures in electronics …
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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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How to audit and hire design-for-manufacturing (DfM) supplier for your electronic hardware equipment product

A successful audit, when evaluating an electronics design firm’s design-for-manufacturing (DfM) capabilities, is essential when selecting a vendor to work on your project. This vendor evaluation can help ensure your product is manufactured efficiently, cost-effectively, and with high-quality standards. One …
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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 management …
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Demand forecast planning and warehouse storage fees in contract electronics manufacturing

The semiconductor distribution network can create barriers for OEM equipment manufacturers to find and determine weighted excess volume cost/price risk as it relates to components sourcing and product total landed cost. One root cause for this difficulty is inaccurate supply …
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Industrial electronics new product cost strategy and NPI launch management

EMS providers are tasked with reviewing and updating customer NPI program documents frequently as changes occur. Anticipate what is next and stay two steps ahead of your contract manufacturing partner.
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Five steps to avoid getting fired over product change notifications (PCN)

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In EMS manufacturing, OEM customer product change notices can contradict previous PCNs given to EMS partners, adding program costs and impacting supply chain cash conversion. Predictive PCN services can help OEMs avoid this.
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