Contract Manufacturing

IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the globally recognized standard for cable assembly and wire harness workmanship. Most OEMs require their contract manufacturers to be certified but far fewer take the time to understand what the standard actually governs or how it should be applied in day-to-day production. That gap matters. Certification alone does not guarantee consistent quality, reliability, or long-term performance.

Many OEMs wait to engage their cable assembly contract manufacturer until the last possible moment — often after drawings are finalized and components are already specified. Unfortunately, this approach leads to avoidable delays, cost overruns, and engineering change orders (ECOs). Bringing your CM into the process early can reduce total product cost, accelerate lead times, and prevent downstream production issues.

The aerospace industry demands perfection. Every component must function flawlessly in the most extreme environments. Among the most critical components are wire harnesses and cable assemblies, which serve as the nervous system of aircraft and spacecraft, transmitting power, data, and signals reliably under extraordinary conditions. Sanbor Manufacturing produces aerospace cable assemblies and wire harnesses that meet the industry’s strictest quality, safety, and performance s

Recent trade friction between the U.S. and China is yet another reminder of just how unstable the global supply chain can be. These kinds of disruptions underscore the need for businesses to plan ahead and build resilience into their sourcing strategies. (OEMs) must reevaluate their supply chain strategies. Tariffs shift. Trade policies evolve. Forward-thinking OEMs are moving toward a global manufacturing footprint to de-risk operations, improve responsiveness, and reduce

Global manufacturing has always been cyclical, but today’s volatility is unlike anything OEMs have seen before. With shifting tariffs, port strikes, regional conflicts, and currency fluctuations, even well-planned supply chains can face unexpected cost spikes. For OEMs in industrial, automotive, aerospace, communications, and electronics sectors, this uncertainty directly impacts Bills of Materials (BOMs), profit margins, and production continuity.

The factory floor isn't what it used to be. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is fundamentally changing how factories, energy grids, and logistics networks operate. Machines that once worked in isolation are now connected, constantly exchanging real-time data to drive predictive maintenance, massive energy savings, and true process automation. At the core of this transformation is one crucial, unsung component: the IoT-ready Printed Circuit Board (PCB).

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Selecting the right contract manufacturer (CM) for your cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and printed circuit boards (PCBs) is crucial for ensuring product quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. Whatever your industry, your choice of manufacturing partner directly impacts your bottom line and your ability to meet customer demands. In this guide, we will discuss the key factors to consider when choosing a contract manufacturer for these critical components.