Robert Ashdown

Robert Ashdown is the Assembly Manager at Universal Plastic Mold, Inc., where he manages the manufacturing of many diverse customer product lines. Before this role, Robert was the president of Facility Supply Depot, where directed the activity of the company. He holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. In his spare time, he enjoys riding his bicycle and motorcycle. He lives in Whittier with his wife Gail and is the father of three adult boys.

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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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