Key Areas to Audit When Selecting an Aerospace/Space/Defense Contract Manufacturer

Selecting a contract manufacturer for mission critical applications, such as those found in the aerospace, space and defense industries can be more challenging than selecting a contract manufacturer in other industries. Consequently, the OEM selection team must look beyond production capabilities to determine if the contract manufacturer has the industry-specific processes and expertise to correctly address the requirements associated with each product. Axiom Electronics, an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider specializing in defense, aerospace and space projects regularly supports unique requirements. This whitepaper looks at four areas that should be audited carefully in supplier selection.