SETTING THE BENCHMARK

“As an organization, we are committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for our employees and conducting business in a socially responsible and sustainable way,” said Jeff Benck, President and CEO of Benchmark. “Applied Materials is helping the semiconductor supply chain become more...

In my 30+ years in the manufacturing services industry, I have seen varying levels of interest and commitment to the practices of designing for manufacturability, testability, component, and quality during the product development process. Different companies and industries may have varying...

The axiom goes, "Use the right tool for the job." However, when it comes to establishing an effective, high performing supply chain, there is often far too much ambiguity and/or complexity to select the "right tool." We often don't know or haven’t identified which variables we will encounter along...

In the midst of eroding margins and growing pressure to react rapidly to the competitive landscape, it is more important than ever for businesses that want to sustain current business—more importantly to grow—to get the basics of their supply chain management right. Avoiding these five common...