The Complexity Index (Ci) is a method of scoring the manufacturing complexity of PCBA assemblies proposed by Agilent many...

Conducting a should cost analysis can seem daunting but is actually very achievable for most OEM's outsourcing electronic...

If they deserve it, yes. If you buy only on the basis of price, then no.

Ever wonder how electronic contract manufacturers come up with their prices? Simple: they estimate their costs, then add...

Contract manufacturers use a pricing method called cost plus (for a description of cost plus pricing,click here). This...

A common industry myth is large EMS companies get the best component prices, a myth proclaimed by...large EMS companies. The...

Here are 4 reasons why virtually all best-in-class purchasers of electronic contract manufacturing services have moved away...

Here's a pocket guide to printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) prices in China, Mexico, and the United States. Our pocket...

A common confusion in pricing is the difference between mark-up and margin. Here's a quick explanation of both.

Should cost analysis ("should costing") was developed by the Defense Department to assist procurement officers in...