Manufacturers are in a tough spot. A weak US dollar helps manufacturers with global operations. A strong US dollar fights US inflation. USD is strengthening.
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Materials Management
US inflation or manufacturer profits?
Effective request-for-quote (RFQ) process for contract electronics manufacturing
Total landed cost matters. Any significant impact on manufacturing profitability can result in many outcomes, including missing quarterly forecasts, declining stock price, layoffs, and closure.
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Demand forecast planning and warehouse storage fees in contract electronics manufacturing
The semiconductor distribution network can create barriers for OEM equipment manufacturers to find and determine weighted excess volume cost/price risk as it relates to components sourcing and product total landed cost. One root cause for this difficulty is inaccurate supply …
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Resources vs. strategic doctrine: Career development and manufacturer supply chain workforce education, training when sourcing contract electronic services
How live, interactive e-learning lab saves OEM decision makers 5% to 15% annual spend for contract electronics services.
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Quality connector issues in drone and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) cable and wire harness and assembly systems manufacturing
Drone cable assemblies and electronics systems face unique manufacturing production challenges based on factors common to drone companies specs and changes in drone internal and external environments.
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Drone and unmanned aerial systems quality concerns in contract EMS manufacturing
Why drone manufacturers visiting EMS manufacturing factories should spend more time on the production floor than in meeting rooms.
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OEM Commodity manager total landed cost dilemma
Questions OEM manufacturing supply chain managers should ask as China rolls out its digital yuan, while pursuing its Belt and Road Initiative.
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How well is your EMS manufacturing partner managing your account?
OEMs can force EMS manufacturing partners to identify the EMS provider’s materials risk exposure by asking EMS firms to report this metric.
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Manufacturing supply chain shortages affecting multiple sectors
Two key reasons are behind the various supply chain shortages.
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Manufacturing inventory and demand vs labor planning
Manufacturers continue to drive efficiencies and, lower labor and production costs, through outsourcing and automation. Read how consumer stimulus payments throw a wrench into manufacturing scheduling and demand planning.
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