Avoid Outsourcing Pitfalls in Plastic Injection Molds and Stamping Dies
Avoid Outsourcing Pitfalls in Plastic Injection Molds and Stamping Dies
When looking to outsource overseas for Plastic Injection Molds or Stamping Dies there are many things to consider.
Usually price is the first thing to be looked at, that's
probably why you're looking overseas for a new mold or die source-to
save money.
One of the first places to come to mind is Asia.
Large labour forces and low wages can get your job done quickly and cheaply. Or so you think.
When doing business in Asia you may encounter several common problems:
communication problems: language barriers, different terminologies, engineers with little or poor English skills
cultural
differences: East and West business practices can be very different
which often leads to misunderstandings, mistakes, poor quality, and
delays.
empty promises: sometimes the shops you will find can't
deliver what you need when you need it, they just don't have the
technology or resources to provide you with the quality you are looking
for, many countries have poor infrastructure with communication
failures and can't make the delivery as promised.
most shops in Asia are small and cannot do a wide variety
of jobs, they may not be able to do everything you need for all your
projects, you'll end up looking for other shops for each different
project. They may not be able to provide you with after sales
maintenance and services.
quality certifications: getting ISO certified is an
expensive and time consuming process, many shops in Asia just aren't
qualified, they don't have quality control programs, they don't have
the proper technology or experience to produce the products according
to your exact specifications and timetable.
What's the solution to these potential problems? Research and
patience. You need to find the right agent to help you overcome these
potential problems.
The qualities and services you need in your agent should include:
multi-lingual/cultural staff: staff members are fluent
in English, and other languages. Staff members have a wide variety of
cultural backgrounds, education, and experiences, extensive experience
in international trade shows, seminars, and customer relations.
a high level of technology, reinvestment, R&D, and has
a solid, modern infrastructure to ensure reliable communication and
dependable deliveries.
a global network of services, access to a wide variety of
tool shops for any kind of project, in-house engineers can design any
type of mold or die that you require for any project, large or small,
plastic or metal.
uses only highly qualified tool shops for your project to
ensure quality control, provide weekly feedback, sampling, and local
site visits.
Steve Koons
Solinc Co., Ltd, An International Injection Mold and Stamping Die
company located in South Korea, with offices in the USA, Germany,
Japan, and Vietnam.
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