What Contract Manufacturers Wish OEMs Knew

by Poly Electronics Marketing Group | Jan 8, 2026 | Industry News, Innovation | 0 comments

Choosing a contract manufacturer is one of the most important decisions an OEM makes. A strong EMS partnership can accelerate time to market, reduce risk, and improve product quality. A poor one can quietly introduce delays, cost overruns, and long-term headaches....

Why Obsolete Components Are So Risky

by Poly Electronics Marketing Group | Jan 2, 2026 | Industry News, Innovation | 0 comments

Obsolete components rarely announce themselves during quoting. Instead, they surface mid-build or during a repeat order, creating cascading issues: 1. Production Delays Once a part is unavailable, sourcing alternatives takes time—sometimes weeks or months. That delay...

We Reviewed 10 Customer BOMs Last Month—Here’s What Showed Up Repeatedly

by Poly Electronics Marketing Group | Dec 26, 2025 | Industry News, Innovation

At Poly Electronics, we work with customers across a wide range of industries and program types—from early-stage NPI builds to full production transfers. Last month alone, our engineering and supply-chain teams reviewed ten customer Bills of Materials (BOMs)....

Custom Electronics vs Off-the-Shelf Solutions: Choosing What’s Right for Your Project

by Poly Electronics Marketing Group | Dec 19, 2025 | Industry News, Uncategorized | 0 comments

When it comes to sourcing electronics for your product or system, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to go with custom electronics design and manufacturing or an off-the–shelf solution. Each approach has its place—and understanding the...

What Poly Electronics Expects from the Electronics Supply Chain in 2026

by Poly Electronics Marketing Group | Dec 5, 2025 | Industry News, Innovation | 0 comments

As we look ahead to 2026, Poly Electronics sees a supply chain that’s gradually stabilizing but still marked by volatility. Tariffs, component availability, logistics constraints, and material bottlenecks will continue to shape how products are built, sourced, and...

Being Thankful for Our Customers During This Thanksgiving Week

by Poly Electronics Marketing Group | Nov 27, 2025 | Industry News | 0 comments

As the Thanksgiving season arrives, we at Poly Electronics find ourselves reflecting on what truly fuels our growth, our innovation, and our excitement for the future. The answer is simple: you—our customers. Thanksgiving is a time to pause and appreciate the...