Optimizing Outsourced Electronics Manufacturing

Optimizing Outsourced Electronics Manufacturing

In a perfect world, outsourcing electronics manufacturing would be as simple as buying a fabricated part. However, the complexity of outsourcing manufacturing is rarely a perfect world scenario. The added complexity of bills of materials (BOMs) with hundreds of parts, narrow process windows, variable forecasts and supply chain constraints drive the need for a much more aligned working relationship. This whitepaper looks at the outsourcing process and discusses key areas and points of value that teams outsourcing production should consider. Special consideration is given to the logistics challenges that may be present in the mass installation settings common in the large-scale renewable energy sector.
These areas include:
• Initial documentation
• Contract manufacturer improvement recommendations
• Price vs. total cost
• Specialized logistics considerations
• Evolving project requirements.

Sponsor

SigmaTron International

SigmaTron International (NASDAQ:SGMA) is a full service electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider with a network of manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, China and Vietnam that enables us to provide a wide range of nearshore and offshore manufacturing options. Our International Purchasing Office (IPO) in Taiwan combined with experienced procurement professionals at each facility ensures a robust materials management