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Should you choose "turnkey" or "consignment" PCBA?

When looking for a PCB assembly manufacturer, the question of whether to choose a "turnkey" service or a "consignment" service will arise. Depending on your specific needs and the characteristics of both methods, picking the right one can do the best for your project in terms of time and cost.
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Should you choose "turnkey" or "consignment" PCBA?
21 December 2024
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When looking for a PCB assembly manufacturer, the question of whether to choose a "turnkey" service or a "consignment" service will arise. Depending on your specific needs and the characteristics of both methods, picking the right one can do the best for your project in terms of time and cost.

What is a "turnkey" PCBA?
Turnkey PCBA service is that after the PCBA manufacturer receives your planned project documents, it includes PCB manufacturing, sourcing components to PCB assembly completion and testing, and the entire process is managed by the PCBA manufacturer. You only need to wait to receive your goods at the specified time, and the rest is left to the manufacturer.

Features of Turnkey PCBA

Convenience
No need to worry about sourcing components, communicating with suppliers, and handling logistics. Save time and energy to do other things.

Faster Turnaround
The manufacturer manages the entire process, which can streamline operations and deliver finished products faster, unlike you splitting the tasks among multiple parties.

Procurement Expertise
The manufacturer has established a stable network of suppliers, who can purchase high-quality components at a better competitive price and help you deal with parts shortages and replacements.

What is a "consignment" PCBA?
In a consignment PCBA model, you provide the manufacturer with components, bare PCBs, and detailed assembly instructions, and they only assemble and test. You are responsible for sourcing the parts and ensuring they meet the required specifications.

Features of a consignment PCBA

Full control over components
You can choose to provide all the parts you need, which is ideal if your project requires specialized components.

Customizability
Consignment services are more flexible because you are directly involved in the procurement process. You can ensure that the parts meet your specific needs.

Time Consumption
Sourcing all the components yourself can be very labor-intensive, dealing with multiple suppliers and encountering shortages of key parts.

Logistics
Inventory issues and the time required to ship parts to the manufacturer can complicate the process.

How to choose between turnkey and consignment PCBA

If your project does not require specialized components, a turnkey PCBA is a good choice.

If your project has unique requirements, a consignment PCBA gives you more control over the selection of components.

Time constraints
If you are on a tight schedule, a turnkey PCBA will be faster because the manufacturer will take care of everything.

If you have more time to manage your purchases, consignment PCBAs may be a viable option.

Budget
If you have a larger budget and want an all-in-one solution, choose turnkey PCBA.

If you need to save money and can source the components yourself, choose consignment PCBA.

Ultimately, understanding the benefits of each method will help you make an informed decision.
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