by Steven McIntyre | May 8, 2017 | Evaluating Contract Manufacturers
While demand for high-performance medical devices has increased, the number of OEMs capable of building complete assemblies has declined, as a result of a widening skills gap. Many OEMs are suffering severe labor shortages and turning to specialized electronic...
by Syscom Tech | Oct 5, 2016 | Evaluating Contract Manufacturers
A variety of factors can greatly affect the bottom line of OEMs when outsourcing printed circuit board assemblies — both positively and negatively. That’s why extensive due diligence must be undertaken before deciding whether a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)...
by Syscom Tech | Sep 30, 2016 | Evaluating Contract Manufacturers
Outsourcing tasks to a contract EMS provider allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to dramatically cut their fixed costs, while freeing up cash to invest in strategic initiatives, such as new product development or marketing. It also allows OEMs to reduce...
by Syscom Tech | Sep 28, 2016 | Evaluating Contract Manufacturers
Few OEMs can manage the assembly process without the support of EMS providers. So many specialized pieces of equipment, decisions and processes go into subassemblies and turnkey assemblies that outsourcing projects to contract manufacturers makes the most business...
