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MOU vs. Supplier Agreement: What’s the Difference and When Do You Need Each?
When entering a new supplier relationship, it’s important to set expectations early and document the terms of your relationship. In...
8 hours ago

Understanding Country of Origin in Manufacturing
As tariffs and trade regulations continue to shape global manufacturing decisions, more companies are looking to shift production out of...
1 day ago

Large vs. Small Contract Manufacturers: Which is Right for You?
When it’s time to choose a contract manufacturer (CM), it’s natural to seek a partnership with the larger ones, like Jabil or Foxconn. On...
5 days ago

Low-Volume vs. High-Volume Plastic Injection Molding: What’s the Difference?
Plastic injection molding is one of the most common mass production methods. But not all injection molding projects are created equal....
Apr 7


What Is an MOU in Manufacturing? A Guide to Memorandums of Understanding
When manufacturers and suppliers begin working together, they often start with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) before signing a...
Mar 29


Key Terms to Negotiate in Your Contract Manufacturing Agreement
A contract manufacturing agreement is what solidifies the understanding between you and your supplier. It ensures that both parties are...
Mar 11


The Most Common Mechanical Tests For Production: Ensuring Your Design Is Ready for Manufacturing
Before taking a product into mass production, it’s important to ensure that its design will perform as intended under real-world...
Mar 2


Should You Transfer Your Plastic Injection Molding Tools to a New Supplier?
Many companies are asking the same question as they plan to migrate their supply chain, should we move our existing plastic injection...
Feb 24


What is the RFQ Process? The Key Parts to Getting Accurate Quotes
The Request for Quotation (RFQ) process is an important step in the supplier evaluation process, where you provide your potential...
Feb 20


T0, T1, T2: A Guide to Plastic Injection Molding Sample Stages
Maybe your supplier just told you that the T0 samples will be ready next week. But do you know what that means? If you’re new to plastic...
Feb 18
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