Manufacturing

7 Areas of Supply Chain Management for Electronic Manufacturing

By |2019-09-24T16:33:28-05:00September 24th, 2019|Best Practices, Component Sourcing, EMS, Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain|

7 Foundational Areas of Supply Chain Management for Electronic Manufacturing As manufacturing companies face the era of intensive global competition, they are now more than ever exploring innovative strategies to stand out in the crowd. Supply Chain Management (SCM) is one

50+ Complex Terms Used In Electronic Manufacturing Services

By |2020-01-15T12:02:35-06:00August 22nd, 2019|EMS, Manufacturing, Printed Circuit Boards|

The electronic manufacturing industry can be filled with complex concepts, numerous acronyms, and a plethora of terms that can sometimes be difficult to understand. In this article, we have compiled some of the complex terms used in electronic manufacturing services.

Writing An Effective Product Requirements Document (PRD)

By |2020-01-15T12:38:44-06:00July 30th, 2019|Best Practices, Design, Documentation, EMS, Manufacturing, Process Improvement|

Writing An Effective Product Requirements Document (PRD) for Electronics Regardless of how simple an electronics product idea might seem, turning it into reality isn’t an overnight process. There’s a lot that goes on in creating a great product, and a

On-Time Delivery Definition and Measurement

By |2019-06-26T11:10:03-05:00June 26th, 2019|Component Sourcing, EMS, Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain|

On time delivery, or OTD, is one of those metrics that electronics manufacturers must frequently measure. Despite the importance of OTD measurements, many manufacturers can still have trouble figuring it out. Often, the OTD metric isn’t as understood as it

What is Design for Manufacturing or DFM?

By |2020-01-15T12:40:42-06:00May 15th, 2019|Best Practices, Design, EMS, Manufacturing, Printed Circuit Boards|

What is Design for Manufacturing or DFM? In manufacturing, there's a big gap between having a product idea and producing something that will sell. Even the most innovative and fleshed out concept may not be feasible if your production process

Electronic Contract Manufacturing – Avoid These 10 Myths

By |2019-04-17T12:36:02-05:00April 17th, 2019|EMS, Manufacturing|

Do Not Rely On These Myths When Selecting An Electronic Contract Manufacturing Partner It goes without saying that choosing the right electronic contract manufacturing company is key to product success. However, there are common mistakes that businesses make when selecting

Choosing The Proper Components For A PCB Cable Assembly

By |2019-03-25T10:15:11-05:00March 25th, 2019|Component Sourcing, Design, EMS, Manufacturing, Printed Circuit Boards|

Printed circuit boards (PCB) play an essential role in the overall functionality of electronic devices. The performance of your PCB will depend on how the board itself is arranged, along with the type of cabling that is used. The cable

Not Every PCB Manufacturer Is Created Equal.

By |2019-04-25T08:36:06-05:00February 18th, 2019|Component Sourcing, EMS, Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Printed Circuit Boards, Supply Chain, Technology|

Not Every PCB Manufacturer Is Created Equal. 5 Things To Research. Searching for a PCB manufacturer to make your company’s printed circuits is not always a walk in the park. Most of these companies may promise the same things, but

What is the difference between PCB and PCBA?

By |2020-01-15T12:42:20-06:00January 17th, 2019|EMS, Manufacturing, Printed Circuit Boards, Technology|

If you are working with electronics, you may have heard the terms printed circuit board (PCB) and printed circuit board assembly (PCBA).  While some people use these terms interchangeably, they do not necessarily mean the same thing. So what are

PCB Assembly Fabrication Methods

By |2019-01-02T10:38:17-06:00January 2nd, 2019|Design, Documentation, EMS, Engineering, Manufacturing, Printed Circuit Boards, Technology|

Choosing the right PCB assembly fabrication solution for your electronics business is a crucial step in creating a successful electronic product. Without a high-quality circuit board, the reliability, efficiency, and even safety of your devices could be compromised. "Quality" can mean a

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