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Items You're Not Including In Your BOM But Probably Should Be

Procurement and forecasting with an unreliable supply chain is tough. We have best practices for buyers and what to consider when working with suppliers.

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Have You Started Planning for Chinese New Year?

Don't end up in a panic during Chinese New Year. Download our Ultimate Planning Guide to ensure your supply chain stays on track during the holiday.

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Procurement and Forecasting with an Unreliable Supply Chain

Procurement and forecasting with an unreliable supply chain is tough. We have best practices for buyers and what to consider when working with suppliers.

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What You Need to Submit an RFQ

Make submitting an RFQ to a supplier easier by preparing with our free RFQ Checklist.

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Conformal Coating on PCBAs

Let's walk through why conformal coating may be a good idea for your PCBAs, what the options are as well as the pros and cons of each.

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Overseas Manufacturing: Guarding Against Risk

Risk mitigation is essential when you're engaged in overseas manufacturing. Learn the steps to take to protect your company.

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Should You Use a Project Manager for Your Manufacturing Project?

What's the value of using a project manager for a manufacturing project? Let's dive into what a project manager does and the steps of managing a project.

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Tips for Building a Better BOM

Keep your manufacturing project organized with our tips for building a better BOM.

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Designing Electronics for Harsh Conditions

Designing electronics for harsh conditions requires understanding the product's operational environment, customer requirements and industry standards.

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Electronics Components Shortage: What You Need to Know

Find out what caused the electronics component shortage, what's affected and how to minimize its effects to help plan in advance for future shortages.

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4 Reasons Why Production Tooling is Late

You're gearing up for full production and then you hit a delay with tooling. Here are the 4 most common reasons production tooling is late.

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Benefits of Using a Vendor-Managed Inventory Program

Could vendor-managed inventory help your company manage costs, streamline ordering and ensure you never run out of stock?

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FCL vs. LCL: Sometimes an LCL Shipment is Your Best Option

Are you stuck in an FCL vs. LCL situation? An LCL shipment could be your best option! Learn how to weigh the benefits and risks of LCL shipments!

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Addressing Product Quality Issues with Your Supplier [Free Checklist]

Quality issues got you down? Peruse this quick guide to addressing quality issues with your supplier so you can get back on track without breaking a sweat.

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Is my EMS CM also an ODM?

Let us help clear up the confusing acronyms for an EMS CM... it's possible that a CM might even be an EMS!

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