Below are two clear inferences visualizing specific cases for review of quality that can be applied to differentiating between a contract manufacturer with good quality execution vs a contract manufacturer with poor quality execution.
Quality execution
Above, the responsible party is showing great attention to detail as they execute activity-based actions carefully. For comparison, contract manufacturer below with little attention to details.
Poor quality execution
When selecting contract manufacturing partners, depending on the P&L of your OEM company, your MCOGs are critical in making or breaking the quarter. 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 survival. (See also: 10 Reasons OEMS know your EMS manufacturing relationship is on the rocks)
Unless you are willing to insource you are dependent on your EMS manufacturing partners so do your due diligence because the cost of making mistakes is high.
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