Cost Structure Matters

Prices are coming down across the board due to shrinking volume, unused capacity and heightened competition. In this context, cost is more important than ever in order to preserve some margin of profitability in the electronics assembly industry. CEERIS� 2001 report titled �Cost of Conversion Benchmarking Study� - http://www.ceeris.com/conversion.htm - provides insights on cost drivers for different board technologies, business sectors, geographic regions, and types of manufacturers. This knowledge is an essential management tool. Contact us at (860)434-8740 if you want further information on how CEERIS - http://www.ceeris.com - can further assist you in reducing your costs. In a nutshell, we can proceed with a factory review - http://www.ceeris.com/eafr.htm - which emphasizes productivity, quality, and logistics, or recommend a strategic allocation of your assembly resources on a global basis. CEERIS� experience in electronics manufacturing has been tapped by the leading contract manufacturers and OEMs over the last twenty years - http://www.ceeris.com/Clients.htm.