VAST Global Manufacturing Solutions - 2008
When the outsourcing wave began to build 15 years ago, many OEMs looked no further than their own back yards. It began slowly, with PCB assembly being "farmed out" to local and regional suppliers.
As more and more operations were outsourced, coordination efforts became more spread out but it was still possible to manage the "horizontal supply chain" because the geographic scope remained regional or national.
In today's globalized economy, it has become increasingly difficult to select and retain a widely-dispersed supplier base for the various processes that go into making an electronic product.
The vetting process alone can be expensive, while building and maintaining quality relationships with remote and culturally different partners is a recurring cost. Many OEMs enter into the outsourcing arena without considering the impact horizontal manufacturing can have on their bottom line and total cost of ownership (TCO) of their products.
Today, the benefits of global outsourcing can only be achieved with a clear set of financial goals, a solid product plan and partners who really understand your technology and it's markets.
VAST Global Manufacturing brings the entire manufacturing chain back into a vertical process with a pre-qualified, tightly managed supply base and expert resources to help you develop a competitive outsourcing strategy customized to your organization and product mix.
We have many years of experience working with different industries. Although you may operate within a broad sector, your business needs are unique to your company. We understand this and will work closely with you to ensure so that we share clarity of purpose and common goals.
