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Article: Don't forget the blueprints. (contract manufacturing or outsourcing opportunities abound for different industries)(includes related article)
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- September 10, 1992
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Considering contract manufacturing? Finding topnotch sources may not be as tough as you think.
The auto and electronics industries have long reaped the benefits of contract manufacturing: lower costs, more efficient production, improved delivery, better quality. And while they may have been among the first to contract out production of some components, they certainly are not the last. Buyers in other industries, if they're not already involved in contract manufacturing, are actively exploring the option.
Make or buy? In many instances, contract manufacturing makes good sense - especially if production plans call for small volumes; if demand for product ...