Risk Free Cost Reduction for Electronic Manufacturing
- Kenny McGee
- 2016-06-06
- Cost reduction
- Electronic Components
- EMS
- OEM
- Franchised Distributor
- Independent Distributor
- Anti-counterfeit
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Franchised Stock
- Supply Chain Solutions
- Electronic Manufacturing
- Risk Free Cost Reduction
In times of Olde (Pre 2005) smart buyers were always looking to Brokers to help them save money on their Bill of Materials (BOM). Accessing someone else's excess stock was a great way to buy for less. A motivated seller is often prepared to take a loss on their stock creating a bargain for you, the buyer. In recent years, this has become fraught with danger. Cost reduction without Risk! Many OEM and EMS companies now only look to brokers for desperate situations caused by a line down or obsolescence. The curse that is counterfeit parts has created enough doubt...