Time-Compression Technologies Magazine Archive 2002 (and backfills for previous years)
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Author Chad Buchanan
Source Time Compression Technologies. v7 n2 March 2002, pp 44-6
Abstract When trying to find the right service bureau to fit your company's needs there are a number of factors to consider before and during your search. Don't worry about the location of the service bureau because it's not an issue anymore - not since the introduction of next day air deliveries and the increasing reduction in file transmission times. The lowest part price is not always the best value. Think about the total cost, including lost value due to late deliveries or poor quality. How does the service bureau quote parts? Is it a spreadsheet, computer program or other quantifiable method? Does the service bureau have at least two rapid prototyping technologies? This will allow the "best method" to be used rather than trying to build a part out of a process that is convenient, but not optimal. You want your chosen service bureau and its respective account manager to enjoy doing business with you. Of course they want your money, but they also want to make their money without the hassles of working w ith a difficult client. The easier you are to do business with, the better service they will provide. XX
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