Do your homework because your cost to change EMS providers later is high. Its not a simple decision and it’s critical for your success as well.
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OEM selection of EMS proposal and awarding EMS manufacturer your OEM program
OEM review of EMS quotes during RFQ phase
OEM and EMS functional teams need to talks. Invest the time and let your team talk to each other internally about what they see as different EMS companies’ strengths and weaknesses and strength and weaknesses they see in your own company.
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Selecting contract EMS manufacturers based on product portfolio
EMS factory selection is important. You go into a relationship with an EMS company. It’s a contractual relationship. But the real relationship you have is with the factory you’re dealing with on a daily basis. Read more
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Contracting EMS manufacturing off shore to save money
For many OEMs, the cost savings benefit is most likely within a one or two-year period and this will disappear afterward. Read this article to find out why
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14 Steps how OEMs select contract electronic manufacturing (EMS) partners
Every electronics OEM outsourcing program is different. Highlights for key, internal OEM discussions when considering EMS partners are detailed in outline format.
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Japanese EMS providers finding their place in Asia
For years Japanese EMS providers relied on Keiretsu to help differentiate their services. But as more contract electronics providers become vertically integrated Japanese EMS as a differentiator is losing its appeal. Read what Japanese and other Asian providers can do to remain competitive.
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Unremarkable EMS outcomes are best
Proper EMS internal planning / procurement and program management staffing requires knowing your OEM customer’s program. Here’s what to look for…
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OEM RFP best practices for contract electronic manufacturing
Helpful tips for OEM executives preparing request for proposals (RFP) for contract electronics design and manufacturing. What to expect and how to manage the process as electronics services providers prepare and submit their quotes.
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OEM BOMs and eight (8) improvement opportunities in contract electronics
Contract electronic manufacturers frequently take the OEM’s data and create new part numbers in the CM’s product documentation management system. This creates issues and errors for a number of reasons.
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Why quote pricing for contract electronics services isn’t standardized
Reasoning behind internal provider costs and prices offered to OEMs for provider services with links to provider financial due diligence, RFQ best practices and more.
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