Envisioning a new era for China’s economy, in November 2013 top Chinese leaders held the 3rd Plenary Session of the 18th...

Everyone talks about systems, but how relevant are they to helping you actually cut cost? Here are some software-driven...

Over 1 million electronic components go obsolete every year. We've all been hurt by obsolescence during our careers, isn't...

Component obsolescence is a much bigger threat than most realize. Here are the little-known reasons you keep getting...

Modern high-tech PCBAs can potentially have 20,000–30,000 solder joints, requiring sophisticated automated inspection...

For small to medium size CMs, the cost of RoHS compliance can be high—5.2% of total cost by some estimates. This figure...

It's no secret China and Mexico are lower cost labor regions. New technologies are automating manufacturing and reducing the...

Offshoring to China can be more expensive than building in the United States. Using objective 3rd party databases and actual...

When procuring components, it’s important to pay attention to packaging type. Most component distributors offer the same...

For mid-size EMS providers, costs of rework can add up quickly. By some estimates, rework alone could result in tens of...