Navigating Global Risks: Why Regional Supply & Manufacturing is Crucial for OEMs
November 26, 2024 | By: Patrick Froh
The global supply chain landscape has become increasingly complex and volatile. From natural disasters to geopolitical tensions, unexpected global risks continue to challenge the stability and predictability of supply networks. This has made one...
Why OEMs Choose GMI Solutions for Seamless End-to-End Program Management
November 13, 2024 | By: Patrick Froh
Outsourcing assembly work isn’t just about finding the lowest bidder or the quickest turnaround. It’s about partnering with a team that can fully manage the development process, from initial concepts to final products, and beyond. This level of...
Reshoring Realities: Navigating through the Opportunities and Challenges
December 8, 2023 | By: Patrick Froh
Riding the Reshoring Wave: Insights, Strategies, and Navigating Future Paths
3 Virtual Processes That Are Here To Stay
November 12, 2021 | By: Patrick Froh
Technology used to connect people virtually has exploded over the years and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated that exponentially. Many companies had been hesitant to adopt virtual practices in the past, not seeing the benefit and preferred to do...
"Manufacturing What Matters" - What does it mean for you?
April 15, 2021 | By: Patrick Froh
Our motto is “Manufacturing What Matters”. It sounds meaningful to me. But what does it mean for you?Manufacturing what matters to me means to manufacture assemblies and turnkey products that are complex and critical to the end...
We Love Working With Cool Companies.
October 28, 2020 | By: Patrick Froh
Since we work with OEMs all over the world, we get to be involved in manufacturing some pretty cool things. The MARC, a product of MūL Technologies, is a validated example of a cool thing we help manufacture.
How the Chinese Market is Influencing Change for Medical OEMs
April 17, 2020 | By: Patrick Froh
Growing in size and global importance, the market in China can’t and shouldn’t be ignored, especially as it relates to medical devices and applications. In addition to having the world’s second-largest economy, China holds the top spot as the...
3 Ways To Tell If A Contract Manufacturer Can Save You Money
March 10, 2020 | By: Patrick Froh
Outsourcing to contract manufacturers is routine for many OEMs. Establishing trusted partnerships is understandably a key focus since consistent product quality and performance are tied to manufacturing — and, ultimately, your brand’s reputation. ...
CCC Certification: 4 Questions Every OEM Should Ask
October 10, 2019 | By: Patrick Froh
OEMs that deal with manufacturing electromechanical assemblies or turnkey products sold in North America or Europe are familiar with CE, CSA, RoHS, UL, and other required safety and emission certifications. As China becomes an even larger player...
What OEMs Need In A Contract Manufacturer: A 10-Point Checklist
August 28, 2019 | By: Patrick Froh
OEMs are understandably selective about the contract manufacturers they use, and with good reason. There’s the direct impact that contract manufacturers have on outcomes to consider, of course, but OEMs also have to dedicate resources to the...
Get Products To Market Faster With A CCC-Certified Contract Manufacturer
August 22, 2019 | By: Patrick Froh
The China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) is a safety mark required on the vast majority of products imported, sold, or used in the Chinese market. The mandate appears straightforward on its face, which may be why so many OEMs expanding into China...
Perfect Fit is better than Custom Fit
March 12, 2019 | By: Patrick Froh
It’s Not a Custom Solution; It Is a Perfect Fit Solution! Often times I hear customers tell me everything they want their new assembly to do. They want all the bells and whistles. They want it to have a certain footprint and be super quiet etc. Then...