|
|
Many companies are looking at outsourcing as a way to become, or remain
competitive, in the increasingly fast-changing global economy. Using an EMS
provider is a strategic way to
reduce time to market, decrease costs, improve quality, and improve overall customer
satisfaction. If you are interested in getting started with an EMS
provider, Able Electronics recommends that you consider the following:
- Understand your company's business strategy and goals
- Understand the benefits of outsourcing
- Determine if the benefits are consistent with your business strategy
- Determine what value your company will gain by outsourcing
- Identify EMS leaders who could partner with your company
- Get to know the EMS leaders with expertise in your industry
- Meet the management team
- Visit their facilities
- Do reference checks on the EMS firm
- Identify a pilot project
- Select an EMS company to work on the pilot project
- Evaluate and measure your experience
- Award business based on your experience
- Commit to a longer-term relationship as appropriate
|
