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Contract manufacturing—also known as “outsource manufacturing,” “contract fabrication,” or “build-to-print” manufacturing—is a business arrangement in which another company builds parts, components, or full products to your specifications. This process requires a high degree of trust because what you provide in specifications is exactly what will be produced. In essence, “what…

When partnering with a contract manufacturer (CM), two documents play a critical role: the contract and the Bill of Materials (BOM). While the contract defines the legal and business terms, the BOM acts as the blueprint for turning your product design into reality. A well-prepared BOM ensures that your product…

Choosing the right contract manufacturer (CM) is a critical decision that can significantly impact your business’s success. A CM specializes in producing custom parts, components, or entire products based on your design specifications, helping businesses achieve efficiency, cost savings, and scalability. However, since the manufacturing process involves entrusting a third…

If your company manufactures or deals with  goods, components or technology with military or national security significance, you are required to register in the Canada Controlled Goods Program, administered under the terms of the Defence Production Act and Regulations.  In addition to the legal requirements, registration in the program provides…

Contract manufacturing, also referred to as “outsourced manufacturing,” “contract fabrication,” or “build-to-print” manufacturing, is a strategic partnership where one company fabricates parts, components, or even complete products to the specifications provided by another company. In certain industries, this is also known as private label manufacturing. In this relationship, the commissioning…

In the modern manufacturing landscape, precision is everything. According to a report by Statista Research, in 2022, global steel end-usage spanned across industries such as building and infrastructure (52%), automotive manufacturing (12%), and mechanical equipment (16%), alongside diverse applications in domestic appliances, electrical equipment, and transportation. Many of these industries…