Selecting a contract manufacturer and managing the process of outsourcing may seem like an easy task, but in reality, it requires a great deal of strategic thinking and preparation. Size, location, domain expertise, process capability, and financial health are only a few of the critical criteria that you need to assess before you even send a request-for-quotation (RFQ). Your contract manufacturer (CM) is one of the most important relationships on which your company’s financial performance – and perhaps survival – depends. The traditional “quote and go” approach does not work well. Companies need to address strategic fit, assess the CM’s operational capabilities, and negotiate a strong contract to set the relationship on the right track from the start. That is where Symphony can add value to your efforts. We have helped dozens of companies arrive at a better solution by using a better approach. Our work is supported by years of experience in this area and a portfolio of analytical tools, templates, checklists, etc.
Examples of services we can provide:
“In an outsourcing project that Symphony managed for us, all of the contending contract manufacturers told us they had never been through such a complete and thorough evaluation.” – Hanan Cohen, Senior Director of Supply Chain, Pinnacle Systems
“The process of outsourcing would have been nearly impossible for us to complete without Symphony’s assistance. As we bring the project to a close, we will be meeting or exceeding all of our original operational and financial targets. They proved to be an invaluable partner in this process, bringing the necessary technical and business background plus the negotiation and interpersonal skills to work closely with our team and close on all of the major points of the agreement with our chosen EMS partner. Without a doubt I will recommend Symphony Consulting to anyone considering this type of project.” – Jose Sendra, VP of Operations, Equitrac Corporation