Electronic component kitting is a manufacturing process that involves physically assembling a production-ready kit of parts and components for delivery to a point of assembly to manufacture an electronic device. The use of electronic component kitting allows the assembly line to operate faster and more efficiently.
Having kits on hand is a low-cost solution that will reduce the many complexities of production. It can help you save time, organize your workspace, and free up production space.
What is Kitting in the Context of Manufacturing Electronic Components?
In manufacturing, kitting is the process of assembling parts and components into a single kit with its own SKU. Parts, materials, or components are given to a point-of-use company, which collects and reuses them. On an assembly line, this usually entails putting together the components of a consumer product.
In electronic component manufacturing, “production-ready” kits of electronic components are required to produce a predetermined quantity of an electronic circuit board. Electronic component kitting necessitates the use of complicated electronic devices with shorter product life cycles.
This solution addresses the growing demand for customization in the product marketplace, enabling companies to adapt to changes in consumer demand.
Benefits of Electronic Component Kitting
For manufacturers, kitting has become increasingly popular as a strategy, as it provides quick access to more parts and components while saving money. By implementing supply chain logistics, manufacturers may be able to keep inventory at a lower level and locate it quickly when needed.
Kitting’s efficiency stems from consolidating manufacturing, storage, and administrative expenditures.
Inventory Control
Parts sourcing, delivery coordination, order tracking, quality inspection of parts upon delivery, inventory storage, and invoicing from various vendors are all part of maintaining a full warehouse.
Because product kits can be stored as single components ready to assemble, electronic component kitting helps reduce warehousing overhead by reducing inventory. Time spent on seeking specific parts for assembly can then be transferred to other areas of the business.
Cost Control
Electronic component kitting saves time, effort, and money by eliminating the need to monitor and collect many parts and components from a warehouse to the assembly line, piece by piece.
In addition, kitting service providers can handle all time-consuming administrative tasks. Kitting reduces overhead and labor expenses related to purchasing, logistics, material installation, non-installation labor, transaction costs, SKUs, shrinkage, and returns in electronic component manufacturing.
Improving Organization
Electronic component kitting frees up workspace and warehouse space by allowing assemblers and operators to access only the parts needed to manufacture the electronic device from kits at their workstations.
Improved Production
Electronic component kitting provides a reliable supply chain that companies can easily source, improves customer service and satisfaction, and allows more space at the point of assembly. Components are delivered only when needed to meet production schedules, thereby increasing overall production.
Outsourcing electronic component kitting through a third-party logistics provider can help you save money, increase capacity utilization, add flexibility to your supply chain, and enhance the customer experience.
Furthermore, entrusting your kitting program to a 3PL would free up time and money for you to focus on your key strengths, which is why your consumers came to you in the first place, and allow you to concentrate your efforts on year-over-year sales growth.
At the same time, the 3PL establishes customer loyalty, quality, and reliability in your supply chain.
From pick to pack to ship, NewStream Enterprises, LLC provides your firm with the kitting expertise to simplify your complex kitting process into a straightforward process flow.
Unlike other companies, where poor wages and a harsh work environment nearly guarantee high turnover, our employees have the opportunity to own the business and have direct input into how to improve our performance and service to increase customer satisfaction.
When you work with a business like NewStream, you can leverage our extensive operational knowledge while staying focused on meeting your key performance indicators (KPIs) and driving continuous improvement. Our kitting services have been optimized for efficiency and will help you achieve your business objectives.
As a thought leader, we also provide practical tools for outsourcing kitting and assembly services, including “The 10 Steps to a Successful Kitting and Packaging Request for Proposal Process.”Â
Get a free quote for kitting services from NewStream today and learn more about how we help OEMs love their supply chain!
