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Part 3: Electronics Materials Management in EMS Manufacturing Factories

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Part 3: Electronics Materials Management in EMS Manufacturing Factories

As I outlined already in part 1 and 2, below are some additional metrics used by savvy EMS manufacturers keeping close eye on components inventory and materials used in OEM customer programs. EMS manufacturing industry produces a lot of revenue from warehouse and inventory management so its important to identify

Checklist: Electronic Hardware Equipment and Product Design Development for Manufacturing (DfM)

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Checklist: Electronic Hardware Equipment and Product Design Development for Manufacturing (DfM)

When outsourcing electronics product design, one effective way to evaluate design contractor performance is to review their past projects and new product design manufacturing processes and specs management. Quality design contractors should be able to identify design flaws early on to help minimize costly development iterations. Detailed specs below are

Taiwan Earthquake Impacts Semiconductor Manufacturing Supply Chain: Places Japan on Notice

Taiwan Earthquake Impacts Semiconductor Manufacturing Supply Chain: Places Japan on Notice

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan early Wednesday April 3. Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) temporarily evacuated some of its manufacturing capacity, reports CNN. The earthquake was the strongest in 25 years. Taiwan is home to many companies serving a mature semiconductor manufacturing industry. See graphic above. The earthquake

Baltimore Port Effects Electronic and Commodity Supply Chains

Baltimore Port Effects Electronic and Commodity Supply Chains

The above graphic reveals categories for commodities and equipment imports and exports feeding supply chains, many tied to the electronics industry. Note the USD volume for automotive industry. From electronic machinery, nickel, aluminum and chemicals and more, one can see there is far more commerce imported through the port ($59

Part 2: Electronics Materials Management in EMS Manufacturing Factories

Part 2: Electronics Materials Management in EMS Manufacturing Factories

In Part 1 of this series I listed some of the many detailed materials management metrics deployed by savvy EMS manufacturers for keeping a close eye on materials receiving, warehousing and kitting operations for OEM customers. As you examine this series, those with experience in EMS industry will understand not

EMS Manufacturing Quote Pricing for Electronic Product Programs

EMS Manufacturing Quote Pricing for Electronic Product Programs

Contract electronics solutions partners need to make a profit to survive. Otherwise, they can't continue to serve your business. Some EMS manufacturing quote pricing line items include: * Material Cost * Material Inventory Reserve / Adjustments / Scrap * Material Freight-in Costs * Material Duty Costs * Product Warranty Reserve * Capital / Finance Charges * Material Overhead

Part 1: Electronics Materials Management in EMS Manufacturing Factories

Part 1: Electronics Materials Management in EMS Manufacturing Factories

Below are some key metrics electronics OEM professionals can ask about, or verify, when touring EMS factories to better understand how EMS manufacturing companies are managing their electronics components and materials inventories. * Number (#) of master production scheduler (MPS) changes within next 4 weeks * # of MPS changes within 5-8 weeks out

OEM Calculator Uncovers EMS Manufacturing Program Savings

OEM Calculator Uncovers EMS Manufacturing Program Savings

I created this online EMS calculator for electronic OEM companies sourcing EMS manufacturing services to help identify, and compare, OEM in-house manufacturing program cost vs. potential savings as you evaluate quote pricing from prospective outsourcing with contract EMS manufacturing providers. This simple contract EMS manufacturing calculator is most useful for

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I'm Mark Zetter. For more than 25 years I've been in EMS industry working with electronics OEMs from all industries, EMS manufacturers serving nearly every market vertical, and investors and operating companies. I've witnessed enterprise electronics supply chain setbacks and why these events occurred