11 Points to Check when Sourcing a Contract Manufacturer in China

2023-02-03

In this episode... Renaud and Adrian talk about the 11 points buyers need to cover when sourcing a contract manufacturer in China for electronic products (although much of this advice is relevant to many hard goods in general and suppliers in other Asian countries, too) so you can find a partner you can rely on. Show Sections 00:00 - Greetings & today's topic: Sourcing a CM in China for manufacturing electronic products. 02:10 - What is a contract manufacturer in comparison to other supplier types? 06:55 - 1. What will your order quantity be? (This influences the type of CM that is ...

In this episode...

Renaud and Adrian talk about the 11 points buyers need to cover when sourcing a contract manufacturer in China for electronic products (although much of this advice is relevant to many hard goods in general and suppliers in other Asian countries, too) so you can find a partner you can rely on.

Show Sections

00:00 - Greetings & today's topic: Sourcing a CM in China for manufacturing electronic products.

02:10 - What is a contract manufacturer in comparison to other supplier types?

06:55 - 1. What will your order quantity be? (This influences the type of CM that is suitable)

09:43 - 2. Will you order a high-volume, low product mix setup, or the opposite?

12:24 - 3. Do you have visibility and transparency over the supply chain?

19:14 - 4. Will your Intellectual Property be protected, and how?

20:48 - 5. Will they be helping to develop your product and make it compliant?

23:51 - 6. What manufacturing processes does the CM have in-house?

27:45 - 7. What is the CM's QC capability?

28:35 - 8. What kinds of tooling, fixtures, and jigs does the CM have for in-line testing?

29:37 - 9. Who has liability for safety and compliance issues?