Blog tagged as supplier selection criteria

How Do Counterbore Operations Impact Assembly Quality and Supplier Reliability?

December 16, 2025 07:29 AM - By Trustbridge Manufacturing Team - Comment(s)
How Do Counterbore Operations Impact Assembly Quality and Supplier Reliability?
Learn how CNC suppliers can improve counterbore accuracy to strengthen precision machining, support tight tolerances, and meet modern supplier selection criteria in small batch manufacturing.

Your Lowest Bidder May Be a Hidden Cost Disaster. Are You Considering the Full Potential Cost?

October 22, 2025 07:06 AM - By Trustbridge Manufacturing Team - Comment(s)
Your Lowest Bidder May Be a Hidden Cost Disaster. Are You Considering the Full Potential Cost?
Stop losing money! Learn why the lowest bidder costs your company more long-term. Master Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to find strategic suppliers who deliver real value and prevent supply chain chaos.

Are You Paying The Hidden Costs Of “Low Bid” Suppliers?

June 25, 2025 06:51 AM - By Cullen - Comment(s)
Are You Paying The Hidden Costs Of “Low Bid” Suppliers?
Hidden costs of low-bid suppliers—quality issues, delays, poor communication—can drain profits. Discover smarter sourcing strategies to boost ROI and avoid costly mistakes in manufacturing procurement.