We ensure a successful manufacturing transition –
from partner selection to stable series production.
The relocation of manufacturing activities to a new manufacturing partner is far more than a logistical decision – it is a major strategic decision. Choosing the wrong partner can result not only in short-term production disruptions but also jeopardize market position through quality issues and delivery delays.
Every year, we see OEMs investing significant amounts of time and capital only to face unsatisfactory results in the end. This is often caused by incomplete research or evaluation criteria that do not withstand the requirements of real-world manufacturing. EMS Strategy Group closes exactly this gap between theoretical planning and operational reality.
Successful manufacturing relocation today requires far more than selecting a suitable location. Key success factors are a structured selection process, robust technical evaluations, and the ability to sustainably stabilize the production ramp-up. OEMs that consider these factors at an early stage reduce project risks and create the foundation for a competitive manufacturing structure.
We guide you through a structured four-phase process. First, we analyze your existing manufacturing model and conduct a realistic Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessment. Based on this analysis, we identify suitable manufacturing partners according to your technical, economic, and strategic requirements and evaluate their technological capabilities and quality systems.
A key difference in our approach is the physical on-site audit. We assess equipment, maintenance processes, and operational stability directly on the production floor. We do not rely solely on supplier self-assessments. After partner selection, we actively support the stabilization of series production and ensure sustained quality through continuous performance monitoring.
Selecting the right EMS partner is only one part of the success. The decisive phase begins with implementation.
Manufacturing relocations rarely fail because of strategic planning. They usually fail during industrialization. Incomplete knowledge transfer, unstable production ramp-ups, or insufficiently secured material availability often lead to quality issues and delays.
We actively and systematically support this transition. From the initial ramp-up and securing critical processes to stabilizing series production, we ensure that not only documentation is transferred, but that processes function reliably under real operating conditions.
Our focus is on operational execution: effective processes, robust quality, and production capability that remains stable even under changing market conditions.
This is how a strategic decision becomes a reliably operating production structure.
Many companies have access to EMS supplier statistics, but there is often a lack of systematic knowledge about how OEMs should evaluate manufacturing partners in real-world conditions.
We work exclusively in the interest of the OEM – completely independent from commercial obligations toward specific EMS providers.
Nearly four decades of operational experience in electronics manufacturing and international supply chains form the foundation for every decision we make together with our clients.