For OEMs building complex electronics in small batches, flexibility isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether launching a new product line or responding to rapid market changes, working with an EMS partner who applies continuous improvement through Kaizen can be the difference between scaling smart and falling behind.
At SVI, we’ve embedded Kaizen into every part of our operations to help OEMs achieve the agility, quality, and cost control that high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) production demands.
Unlike high-volume production, HMLV electronics manufacturing involves:
These challenges make continuous improvement non-negotiable. Kaizen—a proven Japanese methodology for continuous, incremental improvement—gives EMS companies like SVI the tools to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and sustain high quality across short production runs.
As a global EMS provider with manufacturing facilities in Thailand, Cambodia, Austria, Slovakia, and the USA, we implement Kaizen as a structured, company-wide discipline:
🏭 Factory Floor-Led Improvements
Our staff lead daily Gemba walks to identify inefficiencies and implement immediate, practical solutions.
📊 SMART Meetings for Continuous Improvement (CI)
Cross-functional teams meet regularly to review metrics, share learnings, and align on improvement actions across the supply chain, engineering, and production.
We apply 5S, visual management, and SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies) to reduce setup time and increase flexibility—essential in HMLV environments.
🌐 Digital Support for Kaizen
Our in-house platforms like Andromeda, OEE, and OLE provide real-time data that empowers decision-making and sustains process discipline across sites.
When OEMs outsource to a contract electronics manufacturer, they expect results beyond just assembly. Kaizen at SVI delivers measurable performance improvements in areas that matter:
✅ Shorter Changeover Times
Optimized setup processes mean we can shift between product builds faster without sacrificing quality.
✅ Fewer Defects and Less Rework
By embedding quality at the source, we reduce cost and improve customer satisfaction.
✅ Faster Engineering Feedback Loops
Cross-functional collaboration enables us to respond rapidly to design updates and ECOs.
✅ Increased Line Flexibility
Our continuous improvement mindset enables faster onboarding of new products—even those with complex BOMs and regulatory requirements.
✅ Cost Optimization
Waste elimination and process efficiency lead to a better total cost of ownership for our customers.
SVI is more than a contract manufacturer—we’re a strategic EMS partner with the mindset, tools, and culture to thrive in HMLV manufacturing. Our global sites operate under the same Kaizen framework, ensuring:
Whether you need a nearshore option in the USA, cost-effective production in Southeast Asia, or access to skilled labor in Central Europe, we deliver continuous improvement with every build.
If you're an OEM seeking a reliable EMS partner with a proven track record in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, Kaizen is a key differentiator—and SVI is ready to support your success.
📩 Contact us today to discover how our Kaizen-driven EMS model can help optimize quality, cost, and flexibility.
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