A lot goes into the electronics OEM decision-making process when deciding what to outsource and who to outsource with. Is the decision being driven by your company board of directors? Is your consideration to go offshore not getting enough focus? Are you seeking an alternative EMS provider because your current EMS provider cannot meet your cost targets? Is a single EMS solution best for your business objectives or should you consider a dual-sourced EMS model?
Could you lose influence with your EMS partner under the climate of a possible acquisition or merger taking place on the horizon? Your OEM product portfolio requirements, the degree to what your NPI engineering needs impact your decision-making, your near- and long-term roadmap and geographic market strategy plus, not to mention your total landed outsourcing costs are each important considerations when sourcing electronics service solutions.
Once your decisions are made its best if you don’t find yourself second guessing yourself. Move forward with focus knowing your MCOGs can be critical in making or breaking the quarter and your ability to bring product to your customers in a timely manner with the right quality, at the right price… is a cornerstone to your success you can lay firmly as a result of sound OEM decision-making.
From small to large companies, startups to mature companies, hardware- vs software-driven, OEMs are each different. Determine what is your company’s culture as it relates to outsourcing? What is the driver of your EMS selection decision? OEM executives must ask these questions, and more…
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