OEM electronics purchasing and planning best practices
It’s not uncommon for electronics providers to source 2,000 different components to produce 500 printed circuit board assemblies. On-boarding (arrival of) OEM customer programs is considered the de-coupling point for active materials management in the scope of the greater OEM-EMS relationship.
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When staffing planning and procurement functions in EMS, ODM or OEM companies, matching product mix with desired experience is important.
- Product with high number components: A planner with purchasing experience is ideal
- Sheet metal, plastics enclosures: A buyer with planning experience
- High-cost ASICS: Best to have separate planners and separate buyers
Every electronics industry has different sourcing, design and manufacturing requirements specific to products in that industry. Below are links to different industry electronics manufacturing pages, filled with detailed information, trends, and tips.
Aerospace & Avionics | Defense & Military | Industrial | Consumer Devices | Computing | Medical | Clean, Green Technology | Automotive | Networking Equipment | Telecom | Servers & Storage | Peripherals
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SCM, PURCHASING BEST PRACTICES, RISK
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SUPPLIER AND DISTRIBUTOR MANAGEMENT
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SOURCING, PROVIDERS
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REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ), REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
- Request for quotes tips help OEMs choose electronics services
- List of top articles for RFP/RFQ management
- OEM RFP best practices for contract electronic manufacturing
- Contract electronics quotes vs should cost analysis
- Using RFQs to manage EMS providers and material costs
- Get the most accurate quotes from electronics services providers
- 12 Keys to understanding EMS quotes for printed circuit board box build assembly
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MANUFACTURING IN CHINA, SOURCING
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IP, SOURCING MANUFACTURING SERVICES
Manufacturing Trends
- Industry Markets Overview
- Aerospace & Avionics Industry
- Automotive Industry
- Consumer Devices Industry
- Computing Industry
- Defense & Military Industry
- Energy, Clean, Green Tech Industry
- Industrial & Robotics Industry
- Medical & MedTech Industry
- Networking Equipment Industry
- Peripherals & Modules Industry
- Servers & Storage Industry
- Telecommunications Industry
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