High-Mix Low-Volume Manufacturing (HMLV)
What Is High-Mix Low-Volume Manufacturing?
High-Mix Low-Volume (HMLV) Manufacturing, also referred to as make-to-order manufacturing, is the process of producing a high variety of products in small quantities. This production method is commonly used to manufacture unique and more complex products with specific quality requirements. This approach is characterized by:
- Diverse Product Range: HMLV involves producing various products or components, each with specific quality requirements.
- Small Batch Sizes: Manufacturers focus on smaller production runs tailored to meet specific demands rather than mass-producing a single product .
- Customization and Flexibility:HMLV allows for greater customization, catering to unique demands with minimal lead time.
- Challenges and Lean Principles: Implementing lean manufacturing principles is essential for optimizing efficiency and reducing waste in HMLV production.
HMLV manufacturing caters to niche markets, enabling companies to respond to specific customer needs while posing logistical and operational challenges that necessitate agile and adaptable production methodologies. Our competent team has been successfully managing this type of business with success.
The Challenges of High-Mix Low-Volume Customers
Many electronic contract manufacturers are purely revenue-driven and are mainly interested in high-volume customers. High-mix low-volume customers frequently find their schedules are being unpredictably delayed as their EMS vendor shifts the manufacturing capacity committed to them towards high-volume customers.
Many HMLV customers, such as medical device and industrial product OEM customers, are too often neglected by other EMS providers due to their low volume; therefore, it is so hard for them to secure responsive and consistent services with quality.
Our Commitment to HMLV Customers
Managing high-mix low-volume (HMLV) manufacturing is very different from high-volume manufacturing. It requires a totally different mentality, culture, infrasture and commitment. Sparqtron is fully committed with the highest level of focus and priority to HMLV customers by providing adequate PM, engineering, manufacturing and quality resources to every customer projects, that is why all customers' project are well executed without problem.
Throughout our continuous commitment, we have earned a great reputation for providing services that other EMS providers simply cannot match. We offer responsive, reliable and predictable service. You will have peace of mind by being with us. We are committed to always offering you quality products and timely delivery. You will enjoy our world-class manufacturing services with us.
Let's take good care of your High-Mix Low-Volume Projects
Many of our HMLV customers, before switching jobs to Sparqtron, had to struggle endlessly to control quality and delivery issues while they were working with other electronic manufacturing service (EMS) providers. As soon as they switched over their jobs to Sparqtron, we immediately assigned a designated Customer Focus Team (CFT) to quickly take over their job and review all their issues. All issues were solved by the corrective actions. Since then, everything has been under control. All their projrcts are delivered on schedule or earlier than planned.
It is a night (while in other EMS) to day(now in Sparqtron) experience for them.
At Sparqtron, we believe in building lasting relationships. We strive to ensure the susscees of our customers' projects by assigning adequate and experienced team to support them.
After working with Sparqtron, we can simply submit our jobs to them and be relaxed. They always deliver high-quality products on time.
Many OEM product companies are very creative with new technologies but lack adequate resources, knowledge and experience in manufacturing engineering-related matters. In the event that the EMS provider does not do a good job, you will have to use your precious and valuable engineering time and efforts to fix the quality problem caused by your EMS vendor. This will significantly delay your time-to-market schedule and also add additional cost to your product.
The Sparqtron professional team came from a top-tier EMS company and has more than 30 years of experience in serving world-class OEM companies. The Sparqtron team can act as your virtual manufacturing engineering resource. We can assist you with design reviews, material sourcing, PCBA prototyping, new product introduction and volume manufacturing. We can significantly expedite the time-to-market of your new products. We can help you prevent many costly problems and reduce your total cost and time.
Our Customers' Satisfaction
Customers frequently tell us that our service and products are unbeatable. Our 24-hour quick-turn service significantly expedites your product development schedule, and you can expect nothing short of timely delivery for your orders. Our engineering DFM/DFT reports help you optimize your designs for manufacturing, and our Customer Focus Team provides you with responsive and personal services.
Our competitive advantage lies in our committed and professional team. They make all the difference!
High-Mix Low-Volume Manufacturing is our speciality.
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