2020 is finally coming to an end, and what a year it has been. In our reflection of this decade of a year, we wanted to share some good news and show what we’ve accomplished together through a few fun numbers: 18 Million – lines on a BOM that were Read more…
Without a doubt, our customers have driven the development of the CalcuQuote platform by providing valuable feedback for improvements and new ideas for features. However, we’ve learned almost as much from missed opportunities and the potential customers who have walked away. We listen to their objections and work to tailor Read more…
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many companies were left scrambling to figure out how to continue operations with a widespread team. For essential businesses like many EMS companies, on-site work continued with modifications, but vendor and other outsourced partner communication moved entirely online. There’s no doubt that technology is here Read more…
On Oct. 28 of this year, we hosted our first-ever, completely virtual conference – accelerateEMS. After a full day of expert presentations and panels, networking conversations and visits to the exhibitor booths, we learned a few things along the way. Read on for our key takeaways from hosting over 300 Read more…
1. It’s the ultimate chance to hear how to solve some of the biggest challenges facing EMS. Our presentation and panel lineup is full of relevant conversations about some of the most hot button items in EMS today. Hear valuable insights and practical advice from experienced industry leaders on a Read more…
By David Sharp It seems that more customers in more industries require their products to meet certain standards of compliance and traceability. A decade ago, full traceability and compliance were the reserve of the medical sector, military/aerospace and some automotive solutions. Now, it feels like everyone needs traceability as a Read more…
By Chintan Sutaria, Founder & President of CalcuQuote, and Matt Konda, CEO of securityprogram.io There are several layers of digital enablement that are essential to generating the significant dividends promised by smart manufacturing or “Industry 4.0.” The foundational layer is the ability to collect and share data in real-time. This Read more…
The current pandemic has delivered the electronics manufacturing industry one blow after another. First, the industry saw supply disrupted as the issue impacted suppliers in China at the end of their traditional Chinese New Year celebrations. Second, demand was disrupted as the virus spread around the world, forcing both industry Read more…
Occasionally, we hear that an EMS company is venturing into the development of their own custom software for a specific business purpose. This can be a great option, especially when the custom software is a strategic differentiator and there is nothing already available in the marketplace. However, more often than Read more…
Thanks to working for my dad’s EMS business during my high school summers, I used to attend SMTA’s monthly chapter meetings. At the time, all I knew was that I liked the lunch they served. Fast forward to today: I own a business that launched at SMTA International Expo in Read more…
