October 2020
"China Plus One” Strategy: Post COVID View

Trending Topic:
Alternatives to electronics manufacturing in China
Robert Freid
October 20, 2020

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September 2018
"Outsourcing Strategy for Medical Devices"
Panel Member

September 11, 2018
Medical Device Summit
Cascadia College
Moblus Hall
Bothell, WA

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October 2017
Manufacturing Market Insider (MMI)
The Problem of Excess Inventory in EMS

Important tool for evaluating share of burden for major excess inventory liability due to sudden customer demand reduction or supplier operational deficiencies. Describes how CMC’s proprietary MRP simulation model works, key data inputs (e.g. BOM parts, lead-times, MOQ’s, yields, product demand forecasts) and an example of model output.

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July 2014
University of Washington
Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics Masters Program
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Robert Freid of Contract Manufacturing Consultants joins the advisory board to a leading supply chain management & logistics masters degree program. The advisory board brings a collective wealth of experience in the field, including representatives from some of the largest, most innovative and most influential organizations in the business world. Board members help review content, guide course design and provide updates to ensure the program remains current as the field evolves.

March 2012
ISM-WW Conference
Contract Risk Management: Contract Planning Risks

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November 2010
Aero Engineering USA
The B2B Networking Forum & Suppliers Fair
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May 2010
Del Mar Electronics & Design Show (DMEDS)
Avoiding EMS/ODM supplier selection pitfalls.
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September 2008
ATE 2008 trade show in Chicago
 Outsourcing pitfalls when selecting electronic manufacturing services.
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February 2008
Bridging Design, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Excellence
(main speaker)
 Evaluating potential electronic manufacturing services providers using fact-based analysis.

Electronics Manufacturers Association
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October 2006
Taking the Wraps Off Cost Reduction
 OEM's are taking more responsibility for cost reduction with their electronic manufacturing services providers.

Manufacturing Market Insider
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April 2006
University of Washington, Global Business Forum 
(guest speaker)
 Outsourcing manufacturing is not always feasible or desirable. Electronics contract manufacturing advisor to address outsourcing pros and cons.

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April 2006
Making it abroad - Offshore Manufacturing
Offshore assembly to China, Mexico and other low cost countries continues. However, there are important offshore contract manufacturing risks for electronics OEM's.

 The Manufacturer US
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December 2005
Mexico is Back on the EMS Map
 Mexico contract manufacturing recovers from losses to Asia.

 Manufacturing Market Insider
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October 2005
Mexico's EMS industry grows
 Total landed cost favors electronics manufacturing services specialized in bulky, low-medium tech products to the US.

Purchasing Magazine
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September 2005
More manufacturing for Mexico

Losses to Asia has caused Mexico contract manufacturers to back-fill with low-volume, high tech.

Purchasing.com
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August 2005
Companies, People, Ideas 
Stuck in the Middle
Electronics distributors offer on-site inventory mangement services to increase margins.

Forbes.com
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Fall 2004
Asia vs. Latin America?
How one company chose its overseas location and electronics
contract manufacturing patners

AeA Techline
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July 2004
Manufacturing Asia Conference - Chicago, McCormick Place
Asia manufacturing strategies. Includes China supply chain, supplier selection and electronics manufacturing sevices.

Manufacturing Asia
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May 2004
Too Much of a Good Thing in Asia?
 The rapid success of contract manufacturing in China, India and elsewhere in Asia is straining resources. We help leading OEM's create low risk global sourcing strategy.

 Manufacturing Market Insider
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October 2003
Webcast — Risk Management: 
Who Shoulders the Burden of Excess Inventory?
Webcast on who is responsible for excess inventory liability or PO cancellation damages, the contract manufacture / supplier or the OEM customer?

Electronic Business Online
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October 2003
Sending It Out
Trends in outsourcing product design and development.

Design News
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April 2003
That Giant Sucking Sound
Trends in outsourcing product development and impact on engineering jobs in the US.

Design News
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September 2002
(Electronic) Contract Manufacturing On Rise
Cover story
Electronics manufacturing services providers are succeeding in areas traditionally not prone to outsourcing.

Assembly Magazine
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July 2002
Kodak expertise for hire
It seeks contract jobs to fill factory void as film sales fall
OEM's look to fill unused capacity with electronic design and manufacturing services.

Democrat and Cronicle
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December 2001
China electronic manufacturing services companies
Electronic manufacturing services companies in China such as Janifast are not concerned with foreign competition.

Electronic Business News
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Fall 2001
Networking Helps Member Solve Tough Vendor Problem
Important vendor problem - purchase order cancellation liability resolved by CMC, saving client $ millions in damages.

AeA Techline
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September 2000
The Other Shortage
Labor shortages impact San Francisco Bay Area electronic manufacturing services companies.

Manufacturing Market Insider
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April 2000
12 Good Reasons to Hire a Consultant
Includes directory of top strategic supply chain management and purchasing consultants.

Purchasing Magazine
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March 2000
(Electronic) Contract Manufacturing 
The virtual corporation: Where is it? 

Purchasing Magazine 
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February 2000
"Making Out" / "Outsourcers Rise Again"

The largest electronic manufacturing services companies grow rapidly. But all have challenges ahead.

Upside Magazine
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June 1999
"New Consultant on the Block"

Contract Manufacturing Consultants, Inc. joins AeA.

Manufacturing Market Insider 
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June 1999
"New Member Profile: Contract Manufacturing Consultants, Inc."
Electronics outsourcing and supply chain consultant.

Amercian Electronics Association, 
Washington State Council Newsletter 
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