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…

OEM's that employ strategic sourcing techniques often find contract manufacturers are reluctant to supply costed bill's of material. Here are…

Strategic sourcing is the process of requesting quotes and comparing prices. By competing suppliers against each other the buyer hopes…

New product development builds are more expensive because of the small lot sizes and quick turnarounds.  But how much more?…

A common confusion in pricing is the difference between mark-up and margin. Here's a quick explanation of both. Mark-up is the…