

Two
Cents
with
Hartie Spence
Watch these video tips to help you be more effective in working with your suppliers
"I want you to have a better chance of getting better custom parts by having an understanding of the suppliers' point of view. When everyone is on the same page, the cost drops, quality rises and everyone wins..."
Hartie Spence
ASH Industries
SEE THE NEWEST EPISODES

TIP7 - How to get the most from your project. How to find Value Added services from your supplier.... Watch to learn things you need to know.
TIP8 - Why the quoting process can be the point where you either succeed develop a great relationship or crash and burn ... Watch to learn things you need to know.
TIP9 - Ready to place the order...WAIT! there still are a few things to think about that may have been overlooked ... Watch to learn the things you need to know.

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1 - your ideas

TIP1 - Of all of the people involved in your next sourced part, you have the vision and are the most important person in the process... Watch to learn how to unlock that vision.

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2 - how do i?
TIP2 - How do I?... How does this work? Asking the questions is the best step to common ground communications. See what happens when you ask even the "dumb" questions.

3- DONT BE SHY
TIP3 - Don't be shy. It can be intimidating to work with suppliers when you don't have all of the answers...but it shouldn't be. You may have fears of getting taken advantage of. The truth is that suppliers want to be your partner...watch to see what happens if you're not shy.

4 - how long? How much?
TIP4 - The number one question people have is "how much and when". See how to control both cost and delivery.

5- No Tolerance?
TIP4 - When is a tolerance a barrier? See why it is important to understand the real tolerance, not what's just specified on the print.
6 - Why USA?

6 - Make it here?
TIP6 - Why making it closer to home is so much more advantageous even if the price is a bit higher. See why.

7 - DON'T DESIGN WITHOUT THIS
TIP7 - Don't design ANYTHING in plastic until you see this free tool. Get it here.
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