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Sean Campbell

Feb 20, 2026

5 min read

CAPA in Contract Manufacturing: Driving Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement

Maintaining consistent quality across complex supply chains is critical in contract manufacturing environments, especially those producing cable assemblies, wire harnesses, PCB...

Jeff Bowman

Dec 18, 2025

13 min read

Understanding IPC/WHMA-A-620: The Key to Quality Cable Assemblies

IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the globally recognized standard for cable assembly and wire harness workmanship. Most OEMs require their contract manufacturers to be certified....

Jeff Bowman

Oct 28, 2025

9 min read

Why a Global Manufacturing Footprint Is Essential for OEM Supply Chain Resilience

Why a Global Manufacturing Footprint Is No Longer Optional Recent trade friction between the U.S. and China is yet another reminder of just how unstable the global...

Jeff Bowman

Sep 29, 2025

10 min read

Effective Cost Management Strategies for OEM Manufacturing: How Sanbor Delivers Value

The landscape of Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) is defined by a relentless pressure to innovate while simultaneously reducing costs. For OEMs across various...

Sean Campbell

Aug 19, 2025

10 min read

Navigating Tariff Uncertainties with a Global Manufacturing Footprint

Latest Developments in Tariff Policy On August 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to extend the tariff truce with China for another 90...

Jeff Bowman

Jul 30, 2025

9 min read

Why OEMs Must Source Cable Assemblies and Wire Harness Assemblies from Low-Cost Countries Like Indonesia and Malaysia

As global competition intensifies and margins tighten, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) must reevaluate every link in their supply chain. One of the...

Jeff Bowman

May 5, 2025

7 min read

Why Southeast Asia is the Ideal Region for Cable and Wire Harness Assembly Manufacturing

In today’s dynamic global manufacturing landscape, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are urgently seeking alternatives to China for their cable and wire harness...

Sean Campbell

Apr 28, 2025

8 min read

OEM Supply Chain Diversification: Reciprocal Tariffs and Geopolitical Shifts Make Global Supply Chain Diversification an Urgent Priority

In an era marked by trade tensions, shifting geopolitical alliances, and a wave of new tariffs, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can no longer afford to rely on a...

Sean Campbell

Apr 16, 2025

10 min read

Overcoming Supply Chain Disruptions Due to Tariffs: Strategies for Stability and Efficiency

T ariffs continue to reshape today’s global supply chain, often introducing higher costs, longer lead times, and unpredictable sourcing conditions. Recent trade policies,...