Contract manufacturing

Contract manufacturing

The manufacturing of goods and products by one company under the label or brand of another. Contract manufacturing is a process in which one company outsources part or the entire manufacturing production to another company for such benefits as cost savings, improved quality, increased ROI, reduced safety risks, enhanced business focus, and faster speed.

Industry: Manufacturing

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Contract manufacturing

Wet mask

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

General type of solder mask applied by screen.

Warping

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

Warping generally refers to finished board warp and twist.

High-mix, low-volume

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

A contract manufacturing environment where the products being assembled vary in application, lot size and production processes. Contract manufacturers that are equipped for high-mix, low-volume ...

Engineering change order (ECO)

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

An alteration made to an AVL or BOM, such as the replacement of one component by a substitute component. Any changes should be prepared, approved and incorporated promptly and correctly to minimise ...

Contract manufacturing

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

Production of products on behalf of an OEM, in which the design and brand name belongs to the OEM. Contract manufacturers have made it possible for some companies to operate without owning any ...

Electronics manufacturing services (EMS)

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

An industry based on providing contract design, manufacturing and product support services on behalf of OEMs. Traditional services include PCB assembly, box-build and testing. Today, EMS providers ...

Corrective action request (CAR)

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

An action item that surfaces whereby the requesting party (either the OEM or EMS provider) asks the party responsible to conduct a root cause analysis and resolve the issue identified.