Manufacturing problems and alerts
Based on the severity of the manufacturing issue in the contract manufacturing facility, alerts can have varying stages, or levels, of importance such as stage one, stage two, or stage three Read more »
View ArticleSupply chain management liability indicators and metrics
Extended supply chains emphasize the need for executives to understand how to profit from global operations and how to leverage the knowledge associated with added depth and wider scope. This article...
View ArticleOutsourcing pitfalls: 10 reasons OEM – EMS relationships fail
10 things you should be aware of that can ruin your contract manufacturing relationship and prevent your company from achieving some of its business objectives Read more »
View ArticleHow to qualify your contract electronics manufacturer
Electronics OEMs can learn which criteria are crucial when evaluating capabilities of prospective EMS / ODM partners. Learn to create weighted values that can be assigned to various criteria categories...
View ArticleFrom Starbucks to Foxconn: A competitive supply chain is more than just...
Gene Tyworth, Ph.D., chairman for the department of supply chain and information systems (SC&IS) at Penn State Smeal College of Business talks with VentureOutsource.com about the skill gaps in...
View ArticleWays electronics sourcing, planning drives supply chain management
Effective enterprise resource planning (ERP) is important so I highlight some industry best practices for specific materials-focused functional groups within providers, along with key responsibilities...
View ArticleStrategic sourcing and lean manufacturing with value stream roadmapping
How do executives remain true to the tenants of lean while stretching their company value stream across the globe? How do companies build close relationships with suppliers if each party speaks, and...
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