Because most companies lack the flexibility and ability to meet production needs when the turnaround time is short, outsourcing is increasingly seen as a strategic partnership rather than a supplier relationship. Outsourcing may be the only viable solution when internal resources are tight.

When do you need to outsource?

Product-oriented companies often have a division of responsibility. The first is to manage their daily workflow, including standardized routines. These processes are often predictable and can be completed within the time frame of the quote and meet customer expectations.

In addition, there are some special challenges. These situations occur when day-to-day work is interrupted by insufficient ability to handle a sudden increase in workload, which is often driven by unforeseen surges in demand, rush orders, or supply chain emergencies.

At this stage, your company needs an outsourcing solution to help them get the job done on time.

Outsourcing benefits

Outsourcing partners can be considered an extension of customer manufacturing facilities with relatively low cost and minimal risk. When the part design is complete, the company can rely on outsourcing partners to ensure consistent and repeatable production.

Whether the project is for small engineering workshops that require reduced capacity or for large manufacturers that need a stable or preferred supplier relationship, collaborative outsourcing is the best solution.

Outsourcing partners can also extend their manufacturing portfolio with new capabilities and enable them to leverage the expertise of their partners. Outsourcing provides flexibility to meet the unexpected needs of prototypes or production parts using 3D printing, CNC machining and injection molding services.

The complexity and number of parts required will determine the appropriate manufacturing process. 3D printing is best suited for complex geometries and low volumes, supporting fast iterative prototypes and even low volume end-use parts. Similarly, CNC machining can produce lower quantities in less time and is more cost effective for simple part designs. Injection molding is commonly used for mass production of plastic parts, but it is also suitable for functional prototypes.

What is the strategic partnership?

To work effectively, partnerships between customers and outsourcing partners need to digitize the manufacturing process. The process begins with a three-dimensional CAD model that can be easily shared among stakeholders and manufactured by a network of CNC machines and 3D printers (or injection molding machines). These digital systems and processes are essential for establishing two-way data streams and comprehensively managing orders from start to finish.

In addition, customer confidentiality is an important part of a successful outsourcing partnership. At any level of the supply chain, outsourcing to third parties requires a high level of trust, especially when developing breakthrough technologies, especially in the aerospace, automotive and medical industries.

Ultimately, both organizations have the same goal: to achieve business goals within the target timeframe without compromising quality and confidentiality.

The flexibility and adaptability of service delivery is increasingly important to companies, especially in engineering and technology related sectors. In response, prototypes and on-demand production requirements are being outsourced to partners who provide an effective combination of technology, process management and expertise.

The difference in our technical services is obvious

In the mold industry, mold design outsourcing is becoming more and more popular, because professional mold design companies are better than many mold companies in terms of experience and technology, even in the application of CAD technology, so their efficiency and excellent rate of designing molds are also very high，For example, the design team of First-rate Mold Solution Company not only developed a complete and efficient design process, but also formed a special group according to the special requirements of customers and the classification of products.

Secondly, if your new product’s mold design is outsourced to to First-rate Mold Solution company, our professional engineers will help you evaluate your products and provide constructive suggestions in a timely manner.At the beginning of the mold design, our designers will provide A DFM report (Design for manufacturability), our Molding Analyst will also provide you with a molding analysis report, allowing your products seamlessly from design to manufacture.

We believe that successful outsourcing is based on a simple formula: partnering in a way that works best for the customer and quickly meeting their needs in every order.