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Excess Materials

Erratic Product Quality

Worker injuries and turnover.

Lack of In-house Knowledge

Proliferation of Defects

An error at any point in the production process can easily ruin

an entire batch of units.

Buying raw materials in bulk and keeping them on hand can lead

to inflated storage costs.

Late deliveries and time-to-market

delays.Every day a project is delayed, you’re losing potential sales.

Defective units reaching the end customer can damage

a company’s reputation.

To ensure that the complexities of your project will be addressed – without adding extra cost, fully evaluate a potential vendor’s production methodology.

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The production process must include a rigorous

system for defining product characteristics

and setting review milestones.

No Clear process For NPI

Inconsistencies Across Facilities

Choosing a company with standardized production

simplifies project oversight and saves money.

Contract Manufacturing PitfallsWhat the Wrong Production Process

Could Really Cost You

Best-of-breed contract manufacturers generally have in-house experts that can

help control costs.

On-the-job accidents can have a pronounced effect on the overall cost,

quality and timely completion of a project.