Venture Outsource LLC
25 years solving global, regional, and local contract electronics manufacturing priorities for OEM companies, EMS providers, and management consulting firms.
What we do
Venture Outsource is a boutique advisory firm specializing in contract electronics manufacturing services (EMS) strategy for OEM equipment manufacturers. We work directly with procurement, engineering, and executive teams on the decisions that determine what they pay, what they are liable for, and how their manufacturing programs perform.
Our engagements include:
EMS provider evaluation and selection
Manufacturing program cost modeling and quote analysis
Contract and SLA negotiation support
Provider performance management and governance
Supply chain risk assessment
Merger and acquisition manufacturing due diligence
How we work
Every engagement is built on proprietary cost modeling technology and direct operational experience across EMS manufacturing geographies. We do not resell third-party research or rely on survey data. Our analysis comes from working inside the programs.
Who we work with
OEM electronics manufacturers across all electronics markets. Enterprise consulting firms requiring EMS industry subject matter expertise. Private equity and investment firms evaluating manufacturing assets.
Client results
“The supplier evaluation and management analysis exercise is an excellent tool to bring supplier issues to the forefront”
— Donna Protas, Operations Services Manager, Worldwide Clinical Data Management Operations, Merck
“I am impressed with the valuable expertise Venture Outsource has obtained on the industry. They command a good depth of knowledge with useful industry insight. Just what I expect from a reliable firm.”
— Robert Kronser, CTO, Plexus
“The cost modeler has helped us re-align our business objectives and grow our profits, allowing us to save on new product launches and other program contract revisions with suppliers.”
— Commodity Manager, Agrisystems Equipment Company
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About Mark Zetter
Mark Zetter is the founder of Venture Outsource LLC and publisher of the Mark Zetter INsight newsletter. Prior to founding the firm, he held operational roles at a leading global EMS provider during its growth from a regional provider to a multi-billion dollar tier-1 manufacturer. His work has been cited in U.S. court opinions, indexed by Google Scholar, attributed in academic papers, and included in the CIBER network created by the U.S. Congress. Venture Outsource is a qualified Google News source and is included in globalEDGE, the international business knowledge portal.
Resources
Mark Zetter INsight newsletter
EMS Industry Documents
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