Lots of great points from all! As many of you have said, it isnt business as usual and those that create a focused value proposition around HMLV will be the winners.
Success in this arena requires a partner that has the expertise to handle the procurement and manufatucing nuances associated with the LVHM environment - it is very different from theu LMHV (low mix, igh volume) model.
As against the contract manufacturing for high volume manufacturing where the goal is to outsource the headaches of logistics and process management , the LVHM is like a technology partnership where the company oursourcing such activity wants to utilise your technical expertise in productionising a specialised component. Such activity is more of a collaborative effort where the contract manufacturer also partly works as a developer . The manufactruing process in such cases is not dictated by the outsourcing company to the exact details but is evolved jointly by the contracting company and the contractor.
LVHM has so far been a profitable niche for EMS players because it is so complex and requires an entirely different supply chain model. Many of the compnaies that have established themselves in this market have developed deep relationships with the customers. At the same time, many of these products are mission-critical and take a lot more specialized processes. If this market is to expand, EMS companies are going to have to convince OEMs of their superior quality and make a compelling case for outsourcing.
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