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New Product Line at Risk
BOM cost was 20% too high. CMC conducted in-depth investigation of each
supplier, stratification of parts and suppliers for differential actions, price
re-negotiation strategies, contingent second sources and migration plan for a
Fortune 50 corporation.
Make-Or-Buy Analysis
A Fortune 500 company wanted to understand the financial impact of outsourcing their complex
electro-mechanical equipment to a tier-1 EMS supplier. CMC’s work included in-depth survey of the
client’s production sites in the US, Asia and Europe; then, multi-year cost modeling of
best / worst case differences in product costs and cash flows. Final report (~160 pages)
included sensitivity analysis and likely transition risks.
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Finding the Right Contract Manufacturer
Requirements analysis, RFQ guidance, in-depth factory audits, financial
analysis and other supplier risk assessment work to decide between two major
Asian EMS providers for a leading storage products company.
Multi-year contract manufacturing agreement negotiated for favorable pricing,
upside flexibility, product engineering support, excess inventory and counterfeit
components risk mitigation, co-location of support personnel, etc. Analysis of IBM
supplier contract requirements and implications (key customer).

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What Clients Say“One of the top consulting projects I have ever been involved with.”
“Independent, unbiased analysis of our cost competitiveness.”
“Great work... very, very valuable in negotiations with suppliers.”
“Reports are professional, conclusions inescapable.”
“Now the standard we use to judge the use of consultants.“
“Contributed in 5 major areas, any one of which justified the project.”
“Your report is now the bible here and referred to frequently.“
“Without your help we could not have rescued the situation.”
“Very satisfied. All my objectives were met.”
Telecom, networking, mobile communications devices,
medical diagnostic, analytical equipment, computers and data storage, clean
energy, and high-end consumer; occasionally other non-electronic products
requiring assembly and test. |