How to build trust in your OEM-EMS global partnerships
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers routinely struggle to gain insights on how they can fit into an OEM's product roadmap. And rightly so, since many OEM's are concerned their product...
View ArticleEMS unit price vs. OEM total value chain cost
EMS sourcing decisions are largely economic, but the largest cost differential between suppliers can be unrelated to unit price and any of the components mentioned. Basing a sourcing decision too...
View ArticleWhy I believe the outsourcing trend is reversing
Three events occurred in the last four years changing technology development and manufacturing that, combined, created an environment where new nations are emerging as potential providers of outsource...
View ArticleA better AVL in 5 steps that also improve your electronics supply chain
Your supply base AVL (Approved Vendors List) is one of the most important assets in your supply chain. At first glance, your AVL is a list of suppliers. These 5 steps will help you pull out information...
View ArticleVIDEO – Silicon Valley unofficial mayor talks pancakes, Steve Jobs, startups...
VIDEO - A creative and whacky look at the place to have a power breakfast in Silicon Valley. Leaders and innovators, how the Valley got to where it is today - and where its headed. Read more »
View ArticleVIDEO – Apple supply chain transparency and supplier responsibility must also...
VIDEO - Apple's first fiscal quarter earnings, which were just released, more than doubled (+118%) from the same period one year ago. One could easily say things are under control. Apple takes a seat...
View ArticleTop five mistakes OEMs make with EMS providers
Economic uncertainty in the current global environment is forcing OEMs to turn their current business models upside down just to survive. Learn from these 5 common OEM mistakes and avoid ruining your...
View ArticleNine key points help OEMs negotiate better contract service agreements with...
Senior operations executive and GlobalNet member Steve Linahan writes how EMS providers live and die by purchase price variances (PPV). In the article, Steve talks about OEM-EMS contract service...
View ArticleProvider Exclusive: EMS Request for proposals (RFP) that win OEM programs
Framework from which an EMS provider seeking an OEM outsourcing program from a potential customer can follow when submitting an RFP to the OEM. Read more »
View ArticleNine (9) considerations before pairing EMS with manufacturing reps
Human nature makes it easy for us to often avoid the difficult analysis. Just as water travels the path of least resistance, many people tend to make decisions based more on familiarity and emotions....
View ArticleHow to build trust in your OEM-EMS global partnerships
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers routinely struggle to gain insights on how they can fit into an OEM's product roadmap. And rightly so, since many OEM's are concerned their product...
View ArticleEMS unit price vs. OEM total value chain cost
EMS sourcing decisions are largely economic, but the largest cost differential between suppliers can be unrelated to unit price and any of the components mentioned. Basing a sourcing decision too...
View ArticleWhy I believe the outsourcing trend is reversing
Three events occurred in the last four years changing technology development and manufacturing that, combined, created an environment where new nations are emerging as potential providers of outsource...
View ArticleA better AVL in 5 steps that also improve your electronics supply chain
Your supply base AVL (Approved Vendors List) is one of the most important assets in your supply chain. At first glance, your AVL is a list of suppliers. These 5 steps will help you pull out information...
View ArticleVIDEO – Silicon Valley unofficial mayor talks pancakes, Steve Jobs, startups...
VIDEO - A creative and whacky look at the place to have a power breakfast in Silicon Valley. Leaders and innovators, how the Valley got to where it is today - and where its headed. Read more »
View ArticleVIDEO – Apple supply chain transparency and supplier responsibility must also...
VIDEO - Apple's first fiscal quarter earnings, which were just released, more than doubled (+118%) from the same period one year ago. One could easily say things are under control. Apple takes a seat...
View ArticleTop five mistakes OEMs make with EMS providers
Economic uncertainty in the current global environment is forcing OEMs to turn their current business models upside down just to survive. Learn from these 5 common OEM mistakes and avoid ruining your...
View ArticleNine key points help OEMs negotiate better contract service agreements with...
Senior operations executive and GlobalNet member Steve Linahan writes how EMS providers live and die by purchase price variances (PPV). In the article, Steve talks about OEM-EMS contract service...
View ArticleProvider Exclusive: EMS Request for proposals (RFP) that win OEM programs
Framework from which an EMS provider seeking an OEM outsourcing program from a potential customer can follow when submitting an RFP to the OEM. Read more »
View ArticleNine (9) considerations before pairing EMS with manufacturing reps
Human nature makes it easy for us to often avoid the difficult analysis. Just as water travels the path of least resistance, many people tend to make decisions based more on familiarity and emotions....
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