David Griffith CONSULTANT |
"Am I ready to move my production line to China?"
There is a perception among many U.S. manufacturers that moving their manufacturing to China is simply a matter of logistics. Many companies move to China only to realize that they completely underestimated the cultural, regional, and governmental barriers. I bring 17 years of experience doing business in Asia to help predict, mitigate, and resolve these issues."
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Expertise
David Griffith is a Consulting Engineer and Project Manager with an extensive background in design and manufacturing. Over the last 17 years, he has developed a close knit network of Chinese design and manufacturing associates and has learned to minimize and mitigate the special considerations and cultural issues that invariably cause problems when designing and manufacturing products in China.
Individually,
David's areas of expertise include:
- Design for Manufacturability — Using the principles of six sigma design, the client’s design is reviewed to ensure manufacturing capability and repeatability. The net result to the client is increased quality, reduced project cycle time and shorter time to market.
- Project Management — Clients are provided with hands on management of their accounts. Timelines for deliverables and key milestones are closely monitored to ensure that delivery expectations are met.
- Establishing Supply Chains in China — Clients are introduced to a variety of suppliers to ensure the best fit for the client’s needs. Chemistry and karma are never overlooked in the client/supplier relationship — something that can be overlooked when matching needs to competencies.
David’s Professional Background:
- Consultant supporting design and manufacturing in Asia
- Strax Inc.
- VP of Product Development
- Ericsson
- Director of High Volume Manufacturing and Industrialization
- Technical Leader: Mechanical Design
- Tekelec
- Senior Manager: Platform Design and Industrialization
Education:
- BSME, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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