AEG helps original U.S. manufacturers develop successful outsourcing industrial engineering components and products manufactured using Rubber, Plastics, Composites and Structural Adhesives. Through extensive research, analysis and due-diligence, we identify appropriate contract manufacturer internationally, then assist in creating comprehensive manufacturing agreements.

AEG serves fast growing new venture companies and major corporations world-wide. The scope and duration of our consulting engagements is determined together with our clients and depend upon a number of factors. These factors include the degree of our involvement in assessing outsourcing feasibility and desirability, the complexity of assemblies to be outsourced, the number of facilities currently producing these assemblies and the number and locations of contract manufacturers to be considered. We will typically work full-time on the engagement until completed, integrating into the organization of an outsourcing project team.

Some clients may prefer that we work mostly independently, or in anonymity to protect their identity. Key issues to be addressed in most engagements include: ·

• What to outsource, what to perform internally?

• Which contract manufacturer(s) to use and which site?

• What price to pay now and on what basis?

• What pricing method to use for new products in the future?

• What services and performance standards to expect?

• How to staff internally for managing the contract manufacture?

• How to minimize the long-term financial risk?

The AEG letter will contain details of scope, duration and project plan. AEG identifies the right contract manufacturers for our clients using industry research, experience and extensive due-diligence.

We take the time to conduct targeted on-site fact finding and analysis with contract manufacturers and selectively with their customers, vendors and other sources. This tactic, while more time-intensive, provides important insight into strengths, weaknesses and overall compatibility.

When conducting due-diligence with contract manufacturers, we focus on business processes and operating factors that are proven to be the best predictors of performance, i.e. the ability to consistently meet commitments and the on-going, changing needs of our clients. Auditing operating processes is done selectively to validate performance data, relevancy and reliability of information systems.

These include order entry procedures, inventory and supplier management practices, production and quality control systems, and customer returns.

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