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the right supplier means more than just finding the
lowest price. Consider the following when selecting
a thermoformer:
Financial Resources
- Does the supplier
have sufficient lines of credit to purchase raw materials?
You probably did not think of this first or at all,
but considering most thermoformers are small companies
(some family owned), your project could be delayed
or even fail due to your choice of supplier.
Custom
Tailors Your Product Delivery - Maryland
Thermoform Corporation has set up Just in Time Systems,
Supplier owned and managed systems, and other time
sensitive delivery schedules based on your supplied
forecasts.
Engineering
and Design Capabilities - Does
the supplier have experienced designers on
site and
engineers capable of turning your ideas and dreams
into real viable products? Most small thermoformers
do not.
In
House Prototyping - Does
the supplier have the capability to make
the prototype?
Can they make the transition from prototyping to
thousands even millions of products? Many
thermoformers do not.
Quality
Management System -
Does the supplier have a formal quality management
system in place to control documentation and the production
process? This is a key component in delivering consistent
products that meet or exceed expectations. Maryland
Thermoform Corporation is ISO 9000 compliant December
2002. Maryland Thermoform Corporation’s formal
ISO registration is ISO 9001:2000 Registered with
Design.
In
House CAD/CAM - Does
the supplier have an in house Computer Aided
Design
capability? Do they have an in house machine/mold
shop to make designs into precision mechanical
tooling?
The
Simple Vendor Visit - Here's
an easy one. Visit the prospective supplier.
First
look at the building and the surrounding grounds.
If the site is poorly kept, how will they
make and
keep your product and tooling? Look at the automobiles
in the parking lot. Old cars and no cars
mean poorly
paid employees and this usually means people who
do not care about where they work or what
they do. Finally
request a tour of the facility. How clean is it?
How hot or cold is it? Examine the equipment
- is it old
or new? Is the facility busy? Good manufacturing
practices begin with a safe, clean, climate
controlled environment
and promote happy healthy employees.
At
Maryland Thermoform - Successfully
completing your project is only the beginning.
We
work closely with you to build a strong personal
relationship through interaction at all levels
of our company.
From concept to completion Maryland Thermoform Corporation
is dedicated to your satisfaction. We believe
that
your complete satisfaction is our success.
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