1.    How can I expect my deliveries to shift now that Segue has a facility in China?  

Whether your product is manufactured in Lowell, MA or Xiamen, China, lead times should remain the same and the transition should be seamless.  If blanket order are placed, deliveries will be scheduled per your requirements and if necessary, we will consider Kanban programs to support your demand.  

2.     How do you decide when and if my product moves to Segue Xiamen?   

First, we would never move a product without consulting the customer.  Next, high volume, low mix, high labor content assemblies are most likely to move and realize the cost benefits of offshore manufacturing.  In addition, products that have components that can be localized, should also be considered. 

3.        Will I see a cost reduction? 
 

If you have manufacturing requirements with high labor content or if you are willing to localize suppliers for components, you should be able to realize a cost savings.
 

4.       How can I benefit this year with the new acquisition?

Segue is now able to offer:

-new production capabilities including over-molded cable assemblies, printed circuit boards and injection molded parts;

-new sourcing capabilities for components and sub-assemblies, no matter whether they are assembled in the U.S. or Xiamen;

-localization of components and low cost assembly.