Means Engineering, Inc.

Product development engineering in medical, industrial, semiconductor equipment & military with a standard of excellence in form, function and design.

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5927 Geiger Court, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7305

Ensuring a Successful Contract Manufacturing Relationship

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A contract manufacturer (CM) helps companies produce new products without the need to acquire additional equipment, technologies, or people. CMs are industry experts with years of experience. Depending on the firm, a CM can help with design, production, and testing of a wide range of products.

Partnering with the right contract manufacturer can be extremely rewarding. Contract manufacturers support innovation and make it possible to grow your business and expand into new markets.

The following will help ensure a successful relationship with your contract manufacturer.

Select a Qualified CM Early in the Process

Enlisting the help of a contract manufacturer early in the process allows you to work together to meet target costs and create realistic timelines. A contract manufacturer can help provide insight that can be used to improve the quality of products produced while reducing the cost of production and time to market.

Define the Scope of Work

Understanding what is expected is crucial to the successful completion of any project. Although companies are often anxious and run headfirst into production, it’s a much better idea to take a step back and make sure that everyone fully understands the true scope of work.

Addressing factors such as timeline, milestones, and responsibilities early in the process ensures that everyone is on the same page.

Identify Testing and Inspection Requirements

Testing and inspection requirements will vary by project. Identifying these requirements early helps control budget and timeline requirements.

Communicate Device Function to the CM

It’s important to describe in detail the functional requirements of the product being produced. This will help identify high-risk areas and ensure compliance with industry standards. For example, medical devices must meet strict regulations. Without a clear understanding of what the finished product will be used for, a CM might not take the necessary steps to ensure compliance. Always be very clear when discussing device function.

Be Realistic About Cost

One of the biggest hurdles of any project is determining the cost of production. While the actual cost will vary from the estimated total, careful planning can provide a more realistic view. It’s important to take into consideration the possibility of market changes that could affect time and cost.

 

 

 

 

Contract Manufacturers Support Innovation

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In the past, contract manufacturing was thought of as a way to save money. While this is still true, a quality contract manufacturer is now able to offer so much more. Contract manufacturers today are relied on by many industries to support growth by bringing innovation, new technology, and a new approach.

Quality contract manufacturers have years of experience designing and creating a wide range of products. In order to meet demand, they must ensure that they are up to date with all of the latest technologies and techniques. This puts them in the best possible position to support innovation.

Until recently, contract manufacturers were chosen based on their ability to reduce costs and time to market. Now, the responsibilities of contract manufacturers are much more diverse. Contract manufacturers today are commonly used to help companies in competitive industries design and produce a wide range of products.

Producing High Quality Devices

In order to be successful, electronic devices must have more options and more features than ever before. This is especially true for devices made for the aerospace and medical industries. These products must meet extremely strict requirements for both quality and accuracy. Many manufacturers simply do not have the tools and resources needed to produce and test products for these industries. This is where a contract manufacturer can help.

Contract manufacturers provide the design, production, and testing of a wide range of products. They are often experts in their field, with access to some of the most advanced technologies available today.

Producing High Quality Products

Contract manufacturers are under more scrutiny than ever before. Companies want to know that their partner is following strict standards for quality and assurance. This is especially true for organizations in the medical or defense industries.

It’s important to ensure that the company you work with is qualified to handle the level of service you require. Contract manufacturers that are ISO certified have proven that they are committed to quality. This type of certification takes a high level of dedication to achieve.

Means Engineering Inc. offers high quality design, production, and testing of a wide range of products. Our team is well prepared to work with your company to help you excel and reach new markets.

 

Technology is Changing the Way Consumers Shop

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From cell phones to smart homes, technology has quickly become a part of our everyday lives. Technology changes at an alarming rate. Newer technologies are also changing the way that people connect, make decisions, and shop.

Instant Access

Consumers today have instant have access to a wide range of information. Prior to making a purchase, most consumers will search for reviews online. These can be found on social media websites, on the websites of retailers, and on business listings like those found on Google or Yelp. Everything a consumer needs to know about how other people feel about a product can quickly be found online. With more people purchasing and carrying smart phones, this information is always just a click away.

In addition to product information and reviews, consumers can also locate numerous retailers online as well. When searching for a specific product, consumers can easily compare prices across multiple businesses. This helps level the playing field for smaller and mid-size companies.

Options

Newer technologies make it possible for companies to offer more features and options than ever before. When creating new products, it’s important to consider the needs of your target audience. Being able to accurately predict these needs can help set your company apart from the competition.

Market research is an important part of new product creation. Common market research efforts include surveys, focus groups, and questionnaires. The information collected by these efforts provides valuable information about your consumers that can be used to improve your products and the service you are able to provide.

Consumer Expectations

As more businesses offer their products for sale online, consumer expectations rise. Consumers today expect faster shipping times, and more options regarding returns and exchanges. Competition is extremely fierce. From seamless ordering to shipping options, companies that wish to remain profitable must deliver a superior customer experience.

In the same way that technology helps customers find your products, it also provides an effective way to communicate. Online reviews, social media websites, and blog comments provide information about your consumers needs and allow you to instantly address any questions or concerns.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increasing Consumer Trust in Your Brand

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Brand recognition and consumer trust is crucial to the success of every business. Gaining consumer trust involves making customers happy. Customers that are happy with your products are more likely to recommend them to their friends. This increases your customer base and improves your bottom line.

In order to build trust in your brand, you need to start with a clear understanding of your target audience. You’ll want to learn as much as you can about the industry you intend to target. Market research can help.

Once you know your intended audience, and what they need, it’s time to create your products.

In-House VS Outsourcing

You have two options when it comes to product creation. You can create products in-house, or outsource production to a qualified contract manufacturer. If you choose to handle production yourself, you’ll need to purchase the space, equipment, technology, and machines needed to create and test your products. You’ll also need to hire the necessary staff to handle the design and various stages of production.

Outsourcing is much easier. Instead of hassling with finding a location and staff, and coming up with the capital to purchase equipment, you simply provide your ideas to a contract manufacturer.

Consumers are becoming pickier when it comes to their expectations of new products. As technology evolves, demand for products with connectivity has increased. It’s crucial that you find a contract manufacturer that is able to create the kinds of devices your customers are looking for.

Product Quality

When building your brand, it’s important to create high quality products that are built to last. Quality and durability are the second and third most important factors to consumers after features and options.

Using a contract manufacturer helps ensure that products are produced according to strict requirements for accuracy and quality. This ensures the quality and consistency of every product produced.

When choosing a contract manufacturer to work with, it’s important to look at their ability to create the products you wish to produce. An experienced contract manufacturer will have experience producing high quality products for a wide range of industries.

 

 

Why Contract Manufacturing is Becoming More Popular

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Manufacturing companies today face tough scrutiny from consumers when it comes to the quality and durability of their products. This is especially true for electronics. Consumers today expect more options and features than ever before. It can be extremely difficult for manufacturing companies to keep up with demand.

Lately, we’ve seen more companies choosing to outsource to a contract manufacturer. Although outsourcing isn’t a new concept for businesses around the world, the recent uptick in companies turning to contract manufacturing is. It makes sense when you consider the fact that using a contract manufacturer reduces costs and time to market. Outsourcing also helps increase the quality and consistency of products produced.

What is Contract Manufacturing?

Contract manufacturers produce products under the label or brand of the company that hires them. Companies may choose to use a contract manufacturer for any or all parts of production. A qualified contract manufacturer is able to provide a wide range of services including design, production, and testing. They can be used to create prototypes or for new product development.

How Contract Manufacturing Can Benefit Your Company

Contract manufacturing allows companies to produce a large amount of products without having to purchase the space, equipment, technology, or people needed for production. Experienced contract manufacturers often have years of experience and know how to create a wide range of high quality products.

Outsourcing allows you to focus on other important aspects of your business such as marketing and expanding into new markets. Since outsourcing costs less than producing products in-house, your business will have more money to spread your message about your products.

Carlsbad Contract Manufacturer

Means Engineering, Inc. provides design, production, and testing of products for businesses of all shapes and sizes. We have experience working with multiple industries and have the tools and knowledge needed to produce high quality products.

Our services are designed to reduce costs and time-to-market. Our team works directly with each of our clients to develop a customized approach to our comprehensive services.

Please contact us to learn more about our contract manufacturing services.

ABOUT US

MEI features depth of experience in medical, industrial, semiconductor equipment and military products. All product development efforts start with a unique set of requirements, yet we deliver results that share a common standard of excellence in form, function and design.

Our turn-key capabilities provide smart, simple solutions to cumbersome outsourcing issues, and provide our clients with an intelligent route from concept to market.

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