Jose Cortez

Jose began his 20+ year career with UPM as an inspector. Working under two experienced managers, he grew his plastics and quality system knowledge working his way up to quality engineer. In 2012, he was promoted to quality control manager where he manages his staff and the shop floor product and service quality. Jose (called Mauricio) is married and has two young children.

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Why OEMs Are Rethinking Their Supplier Count — And What It Means for Injection Molded Products

Every time an injection molded part moves from one vendor to the next — from molder to painter to assembler to warehouse — cost, time, and risk accumulate in ways that rarely show up on a line-item quote. As OEMs face pressure to shorten lead times and simplify their supply chains, vendor consolidation is emerging as one of the most practical levers available. This article breaks down where the hidden costs live, what a consolidated approach actually looks like, and the questions worth asking before your next program launch.

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