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Robert Ryczek 
on May 7, 2012
on May 7, 2012
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Seeking recommendation for an EMS training seminar / workshop for (new) managers responsible over EMS partnerships. See all Questions |
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Hi Robert,
Additionally, see the bottom/lower-left column of VentureOutsource.com. The ‘Toolbox for OEMs’ section lists an outsourcing calculator:
http://www.ventureoutsource.com/contract-manufacturing/information-center/outsourcing-calculator
Other helpful articles are also linked to to better understand how EMS providers determine internal costs (reflected in OEM pricing), a sample OEM-EMS contract, plus a checklist when evaluating EMS providers and more.
Evaluating ODMs (EMS offering front-end design services)
http://www.ventureoutsource.com/contract-manufacturing/benchmarks-best-practices/product-design-development/product-design-and-development-supplier-evaluation
Program management
http://www.ventureoutsource.com/contract-manufacturing/benchmarks-best-practices/electronics-assembly/program-management-responsibilities-and-activities
Profit/savings in EMS-OEM relationships
http://www.ventureoutsource.com/contract-manufacturing/benchmarks-best-practices/electronics-assembly/outsourcing-cost-reductions-and-benefits
You can also search for EMS/ODM companies in our EMS Resources Directory. Comparing EMS and ODM companies is easy. We sort your search results by degree of match and visually highlight the differences between companies. You can search by keywords; services offered, markets served and location.
http://www.ventureoutsource.com/contract-manufacturing/search-ems-resources-directory/
Answer by Anonymous at 9:34 am PST on May 7, 2012
IPC offers some classes but depending on who is teaching, or who the other attendees are to contribute to conversation, benefits to new industry entries can be limited. Organization tends to focus more on revenue than quality. They also do not pay their industry speakers.