Here are 4 ways you should expect a contract manufacturing partner to be reducing your costs. Poor Component Selection: A product…

Is Bigger Always Better in Contract Manufacturing? Bigger is always better, right? So, from an outsourcing perspective it should always…

Conducting a should cost analysis can seem daunting but is actually very achievable for most OEM's outsourcing electronic assemblies. Use…

What do you need to get a quote on a PCB assembly? This is a great question and often a source…

If they deserve it, yes. If you buy only on the basis of price, then no. Let’s start with when…

Ever wonder how electronic contract manufacturers come up with their prices? Simple: they estimate their costs, then add profit. This…

Here are 5 simple, real-world rules for finding the right-sized electronic contract manufacturer. 1. Be at least 10 percent of…

Contract manufacturers use a pricing method called cost plus (for a description of cost plus pricing, click here). This method takes…

A common industry myth is large EMS companies get the best component prices, a myth proclaimed by...large EMS companies. The…

Here are 4 reasons why virtually all best-in-class purchasers of electronic contract manufacturing services have moved away from strategic sourcing and…

Here's a pocket guide to printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) prices in China, Mexico, and the United States. Our pocket guide…