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Trends in Outsourced Product Development and Accelerated Time to Market
A new, more strategic outsourcing model is necessary for speeding time to market yet also limiting the development cost of new products. It requires a different kind of thinking, communicating, and strategizing. Here’s how to leverage this new model for competitive advantage. (2009)
U.S. Manufacturer Outsources to Chinese Supplier by Combining Product Lines to Achieve Volume
Fletcher-Terry felt pressure from lower-cost competitors just as its manufacturing costs were going up. It knew it had to outsource, but its manufacturing volumes were low. It struck a unique deal with iSUN; it consolidated several lines to generate the volumes its outsourcer required to preserve margins and keep costs down. (2009)
Sign Manufacturer Cuts Manufacturing Costs in Half by Outsourcing to China
Creative Mailbox and Sign Design outsourced to a Chinese supplier. But things didn't work well. Switching suppliers solved the problem. BayShore, the new Chinese supplier, now not only tweaks the manufacturer's products but has come up with processes that slashed time to market for new products. (2009)
Consolidating Health Care with One Provider Nets Chip Manufacturer Millions in Savings
Freescale Semiconductor was the semiconductor chip manufacturing unit of Motorola until it was spun off in 2004.That forced the in-house Health and Wellness team to rethink the way it was offering health care benefits. The manufacturer had to create a compelling offer for existing employees while attracting new employees and retaining those who had worked at Motorola and were used to good benefits. Outsourcing to Hewitt solved the problem. (2009)
Maquiladora Shelter Services Provider Keeps Manufacturer's Supply Chain Nimble, Affordable
Powerbrace Rail Products was in expansion mode and decided offshoring was the answer. The manufacturer looked at Asian opportunities but chose a Maquiladora solution in Mexico. The company needed a service provider that knew the ins and outs of Maquiladora. Take an inside look at a successful nearshore relationship. (2008)
Nicaraguan Captives Become the Nearshore Alternative for Manufacturing, Construction
A medical manufacturing firm wasn’t getting the big orders because it couldn’t produce them at a competitive price. It decided to set up a captive. But where? It had three requirements: workers with medical manufacturing skills, a short plane ride from its Florida base, and solid infrastructure. Nicaragua fit the bill. (2008)
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Manufacturers Seek Resources to Regain World-class Status
- Manufacturing companies must grow to remain competitive, yet executives at many large, global companies face obstacles and uncertainty when it comes to product innovation, operational excellence and customer growth and retention - three areas they must imp... - November 2007
Dangerous Liaisons
- The degree to which cultural elements in an outsourcing buyer and service provider's separate cultures are compatible is a primary key to success in outsourcing. The parties' degree of compatibility will enhance (or hinder) their ability to jointly solve p... - November 2004
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