Companies around the globe turn to electronics contract manufacturers to help them produce new products. Utilizing the help of an ECM not only saves money by reducing overhead, it can also improve the quality of products produced. This has multiple benefits including increased customer satisfaction.
OEMs may hire an ECM to help them complete different tasks throughout the manufacturing process. Depending on the needs of the organization, OEMs may partner with an ECM at any stage of production. Rising demand for electronics parts and components have made EMS providers a valuable asset to organizations of all shapes and sizes.
Although ECMs are not a new concept, companies around the globe are finding increasing value in utilizing their help. The following are the top EMS trends.
Product Design Outsourcing
In today’s competitive market, OEMs must look for unique ways to improve product quality. They must also focus on keeping costs and production times reasonable. It’s not uncommon for OEMs to enlist the help of an experienced ECM during the design phase of the project.
Typically, the OEM will pass along existing design plans to obtain a second opinion from the ECM. This can prove extremely valuable, as it provides a fresh set of eyes on the project at hand. Through thorough evaluation and vast knowledge and experience, the ECM can typically locate areas of the design that could benefit from improvement. The results of this evaluation may reduce costs, improve production times, and increase the quality of the finished product.
Manufacturing Integration
An increasing number of OEMs are looking for cross-industry horizontally integrated service providers. Although needs can vary from one industry to the next, this type of partnership could mean the difference between success and failure for the OEM.
While some OEMs might outsource the entire manufacturing process, others will only outsource parts of production. Increasing demand from OEMs has led to many ECMs offering a one-stop solution which includes design, engineering, and manufacturing of electronic devices and components under one roof.
Southern California Contract Manufacturing
Mean Engineering offers contract manufacturing services to OEMs and organizations wishing to increase their product selection and their bottom line. Our electronic manufacturing services include design, production, and testing of a wide range of products. We work directly with each of our clients throughout every step of the process to ensure optimal communication and a long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationship with our clients.
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Electronic manufacturing services, also known as EMS, are the services provided by electronics contract manufacturers (ECM) for OEMs. Although services offered can vary from company to company, they generally include the design, assembly, production, and testing of electronic components and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
At Means Engineering, we believe our corporate culture is just as important as our design and build capabilities. That’s why we encourage each and every member of our team to take an active role in every project. In addition to ensuring team members have everything they need to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner, we strive to foster a friendly environment where everyone feels valued and heard.
Using an electronics contract manufacturer provides numerous benefits. In addition to reduced costs and production time, the right CM can help improve the quality and consistency of every product produced. This has the added benefit of increasing consumer trust in your brand, helping you sell more products and expand your business through word of mouth and referrals. However, it’s important to note that not all CM’s are created equal. While an experienced electronics CM can act as a valuable partner, an inexperienced CM may not be able to deliver on their promises. This is why it’s so important to take the time necessary to find the right contract manufacturer to work with. This can save you a lot of trouble in the future.
Technology changes extremely fast. This creates challenges for those responsible for the creation of electronic devices. In order to remain successful in today’s market, electronics companies need to be both flexible and quick. They must also be able to overcome existing and future challenges in the electronics market.