Capability

The number one factor that we should all consider is capability. This should come as the first factor and that which should be given a priority. However, many of us think about the cost of service fast. To us, it makes no sense awarding a contract to an incapable contractor simply because he or she had the lowest bid. The capability of a contract manufacturer is examined in terms of the facilities, capacity, quality, and turnaround time. As a manufacturer, we know that you will be happy working with a contractor with world-class facilities and who also guarantees timely delivery of all the manufactured parts. Quality, that is evaluated in terms of material used and the precision of measurements, also maters. You will hate working with a contractor who cuts corners and uses low-grade metal.

Cost

This is what we all rush for without considering what processes are involved in the manufacturing of your parts. Before you fall for the lowest bid, think of what goes into the production. You may be paying for exactly what you are getting; cheap is expensive they say. To ensure that the services are affordable for positive reasons, you may then consider visiting the workshop and personally inspecting all the processes. Is a contractor does not allow you to walk around the workshop and inspect their processes, then just smell the suspicion.

Culture

The culture of a manufacturing company is viewed in terms of how your inquiries are responded to when you raise them and how the company owns up to their mistakes. If there is any unexpected delay for any reason, this is very much expected, then your contractor should own up for it and explain to you how they are working round the clock to bring things back to normal. Even though this is not easy to know before getting into the contract, you should not hold up to what is not working for you.