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OPTIMIZING THE CLEAN-TECH MANUFACTURING MIX
As demand for renewable energy and clean technologies grows, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have the opportunity to create new revenue streams in these markets. Control systems are a critical part of clean technologies – yet they are not the core focus for clean tech OEMs, who need solutions to design and manufacture control systems with high quality, efficiency, and low risk.
This hort paper considers the unique characteristics of the renewable energy and clean-tech sectors and explore how a smartly optimized electronics manufacturing outsourcing model can help OEMs accelerate their time-to-market and support their cost-per-kilowatt reduction goals.
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CONSIGNMENT VS. TURNKEY MANUFACTURING: COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
 When evaluating the options of using either a consigned or a turnkey manufacturing outsourcing model, many companies fail to factor in many of the costs of consignment. This short paper will assist you in calculating the true cost of managing materials under both a consignment and turnkey model, including overhead, hard costs, and assumed risks.
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WHEN TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE: DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING
This short paper examines some widely held myths that most frequently lead to harmful or fatal discoveries during the manufacturing phase, with examples given for each. The paper outlines five top best practices of DFM as a means of illustrating the kind of early-stage guidance that a CM can provide with relatively minimal effort.
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GETTING THE LEAD OUT: UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF LEAD (Pb)-FREE LEGISLATION
UPDATED FOR 2009! Explains the drivers, challenges, and legislation pertaining to the introduction of lead (pb) free initiatives and how these affect manufacturers of electronics-based products.
You might also like to download a presentation on the topic.
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CHINA: HOW THINGS REALLY WORK
Demystifying the China Manufacturing Relationship
This paper explores the benefits North American manufacturers can receive from establishing a relationship with China, debunks long-standing myths about the Chinese market, and defines the key elements for doing business successfully with China.
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MANUFACTURING BEHIND THE GREAT WALL: WHAT WORKS, WHAT DOESN'T
Read the article as it appeared in the February, 2008 issue of Canadian Electronics magazine.
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CHINA IS CALLING: SHOULD YOU RESPOND?
This short paper discusses the question of how small producers can reap the cost benefits of Chinese supply while maintaining high quality in electronics manufacturing. You might also like to download a presentation on the topic.
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THE OUTSOURCING DECISION: PRODUCING TECH PRODUCTS WITH LOW COST AND MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY
This paper explores the decisions that early-stage companies face regarding what to outsource, when, how much, and to whom, and describes the various options available in each case.
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RIGHT-SIZED CONTRACT ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING FOR LOW- AND MID-VOLUME PRODUCT LINES
Defines the two general types of contract electronics manufacturing business models and details how one is ideal for low- and mid-volume product lines. Outlines the five most important things a company with lower volume manufacturing needs should seek out in a long-term CM partner.
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