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OUTSOURCING   

Why Outsource?
  • Reduce & control operating costs
  • Improve company focus
  • Gain access to world-class capabilities
  • Free up internal resources
  • Access resources not available internally
  • Concentration on core competencies
  • Gain control of difficult to manage functions (processes)
  • Make capital funds available
  • Share risks
  • Save Cost

Key Service Elements
  • Product Evaluation
  • Project Management
  • Source Selection
  • Engineering Coordination
  • Quality Assurance & Plan
  • Cost Reduction
  • New Product Introduction
  • Product Revitalization (Reengineering)


Vendors & Partners
  • Electrical & Mechanical Sub-contractors, ranging in size from small to very large.
  • Plastic Injection Molding houses with the capability of sophisticated mold design, tool fabrication, painting, and plating, including double injection molding.
  • Metal Fabrication Houses with tooling fabrication, plating, & painting.

Why Asia Connections?
  • 35 year history manufacturing in Asia.
  • Dedicated team of professionals that provide local interface with clients in the US and suppliers in Asia.
  • Full service manufacturing & outsourcing project management provided.
  • Extensive network of suppliers to assure a proper match to your requirements.

KEY PROCESSES 

Analysis of Clients Needs
  • Product definition, drawings, samples.
  • Outsourcing analysis, pros & cons.
  • Quality, inspection, & test criteria.
  • Cost analysis & customer expectations.
  • Yearly volume, forecast, past history.
  • Scheduling considerations.
  • Delivery logistics, duties, shipping.

Selecting the Right Supplier
  • Match supplier to project requirements.
  • Qualified suppliers.
  • Selection of one to three suppliers.

Supplier Review
  • Requirements reviewed with suppliers.
  • Determine ability to meet client needs.
  • Preliminary project plan developed.
  • Initial cost estimate completed.
  • Proposal completed.



Client Review
  • Presentation of proposal.
  • Source selection criteria & description.
  • Tooling needs and schedule.
  • Cost analysis and formal quote review.
  • Projected savings reviewed.
  • Methods of payment are reviewed.

Next Steps
  • Agreement signed.
  • Project Manager appointed.
  • Opportunity for tooling modifications.
  • Purchase order generated by client.
  • Purchase order placed with supplier.

Regular Project Reviews
  • As required.
  • Asia trips for US client personnel.
  • Samples provided.
  • Mass production.
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