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- SigmaTron Source Q4 2022This quarter’s issue of the SigmaTron Source looks at investments that have been made in the Elk Grove Village (EGV), IL facility; planned organizational changes in IT; and updates to the SCORE customer portal. Continuous improvement initiatives and warehouse expansion in the Acuna, Mexico facility are also discussed. Read the full ... read more
- SigmaTron Source Q3 2022This quarter’s issue of the SigmaTron Source looks at investments being made in the Chihuahua, Mexico facility to support a broader customer base focus. Materials challenges and solutions from both a supply chain and program management focus are also discussed. Read the full issue here. ... read more
- SigmaTron Source Q2 2022
- SigmaTron Source Q1 2022This quarter’s issue of the SigmaTron Source introduces Wagz Inc.’s team and product. Additionally, it discusses ways that longer-term the Wagz team’s expertise may help SigmaTron customers needing IoT “go to market” consulting and support services. The issue also looks at ways IT improvements are helping SigmaTron’s team work ... read more
- SigmaTron Source Q4 2021
- SigmaTron Source Q3 2021This quarter’s issue looks at the successes of the Tijuana facility’s Lean Six Sigma Program and their new continuous improvement database app. SigmaTron’s strategy for providing regional configure-to-order support for industries with specialized requirements is also discussed. Read the full issue here. ... read more
- SigmaTron Source Q2 2021This quarter’s issue of the SigmaTron Source discusses ways that the SigmaTron Supply Chain Management team’s roles are changing to better adapt to today’s challenging materials market. The Elk Grove Village facility has added flying probe test capability and the Tijuana, Mexico facility has concluded a very successful ... read more
- SigmaTron Source Q1 2021
- Materials Environment Drives New Challenges
Any supply-chain management executive will likely tell you that 2021 is 2020 on steroids. Reason: While 2020 had supply-chain disruption, the worst part of that disruption was followed by drops in ... read more - A Look at Trends in the EMS Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic is fostering more cohesive relationships between EMS providers and their customers. This Medical Product Outsourcing magazine article looks at some of the challenges created by this global pandemic and ways that ... read more
Articles
- Communicating the Benefits of DFM
Most medium-to-high volume electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers design their new product introduction (NPI) process to identify issues in printed circuit board (PCB) layout, overall product design or ... read more - Understanding the Benefits of Lean and Six SigmaTeams at multiple SigmaTron International facilities have been trained in Lean Six Sigma philosophy. However, some companies work from a pure Lean manufacturing philosophy without Six Sigma tools. This month, we look at the benefits of integrating these disciplines. Done holistically in a normal materials-availability environment, Lean manufacturing improves ... read more
- Evaluating and Communicating Shortage Risks
At its foundation, Lean manufacturing philosophy is designed to eliminate waste and the associated chaos that inefficiency creates. Many of the core elements that improve factory ... read more - Is Your Outsourcing Strategy Regionalized?
- Working Smarter Through Innovative IT Tools
From poka-yoking common production mistakes to force multiplying the supply chain management (SCM) team, the right IT tools can help improve quality, shorten cycle time and ... read more - Improving Industry 4.0 ValueIndustry 4.0 automated inspection technology opens the door to enhanced levels of process control. In addition to having to upgrade equipment, however, fully leveraging the power of this technology requires a strong team, an accurate program validation database, and a methodology to track trends in continuous improvement activities. This ... read more
- Lean Six Sigma Strengthens Problem Solving ExpertiseMuch has been written on the “how” of Lean Six Sigma. SigmaTron’s latest Circuits Assembly article discusses the “why” behind Lean Six Sigma. SigmaTron’s facility in Tijuana, Mexico, began implementing its Lean Six Sigma program in 2018 as a way to instill a focused process improvement methodology in its ... read more
- Balancing Out Increasing Solder Cost
While the death of through-hole technology has been predicted for decades, the reality is some applications have components that require a level of solder joint robustness that only through-hole technology can deliver. In ... read more - Lean Manufacturing and Field Service
In a normal business environment, the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry has more variation than that of a Lean original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This doesn’t mean EMS providers are disorganized. ... read more - Addressing Specialized Customer Requirements
Some industries have specialized end-market requirements. For example, corporate headquarters in fast food and fast casual restaurants dictate menu items and the equipment needed to support those items by region. ... read more
The August issue of Electronics Sourcing North America features an article by SigmaTron’s President Jim Barnes. Read the full article Events
- Visit SigmaTron in Booth 1895 at MDM West 2020
- Network with SigmaTron International’s Team at the MPO Summit Oct 3-4
SigmaTron International is a Silver Sponsor of the MPO Summit, which this year, will be held across the Bay from SigmaTron’s northern California manufacturing facility. Learn more about this upcoming conference at MPO Summit and ... read more - Visit SigmaTron International at MD&M West
- Visit SigmaTron at MDM West 2018
- Visit SigmaTron at MDM West in Booth 550SigmaTron International will be exhibiting at MDM West. Use our promo code “INVITE” to save 20% off Conference Passes, or claim a complimentary Expo Pass, at www.mdmwest.com/invite.
... read more - Visit SigmaTron International At MDM WestSigmaTron International will be exhibiting in Booth 550 at MDM West in Anaheim, CA on Feb. 9-11. In addition to discussing ways we can support your company at all stages of the product lifecycle through our global network, you can enter our drawing for a Petzi Treat Camera, an innovative product that lets you interact ... read more
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