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Challenge
Coordinating separate vendors for boards, cables and assembly caused delays and quality gaps.
Different vendors meant inconsistent quality and unclear responsibility when issues arose.
Solution
We took over sourcing, PCB assembly, harness build, enclosure integration and system testing, with one set of records per batch.
Work instructions and test procedures ensured every unit was built the same way.
Outcome
The OEM receives tested, ready-to-install controllers from one partner.
The OEM reduced supplier management effort and improved delivery reliability.
What made it work
Bringing every stage under one roof created a single point of accountability and a complete quality record for every unit.
One partner meant one point of contact for quality and delivery.
Project scope
The scope included component sourcing, PCB assembly, harness manufacture, enclosure and front panel integration, functional testing and packing.
All stages were planned together to avoid delays between steps.
Process
A first article was built and approved, work instructions were finalised and production began with test records kept for every unit.
Records for every unit support traceability and quality reviews.
Lessons for OEMs
Consolidating suppliers simplifies purchasing and gives one point of accountability for quality and delivery.
Fewer suppliers often means fewer problems and faster resolution.
Services involved
EMS, component sourcing, PCB assembly, harness manufacture, box build and functional testing.
Each of these services was managed by the same project team, which kept communication simple and decisions consistent from start to finish.
Could this work for you?
If you manage several suppliers for one product, consolidating with a single EMS partner can simplify operations.
Contact us with a short description of your situation and we will suggest an approach, timeline and indicative cost.