Steve Dowling

Steve has worked in the plastics business for over 30 years. Under his direction, the operations side of UPM is highly organized and very responsive. Steve has built a team of professionals who keep the company operating at a high level of efficiency. Steve and his wife, Janis, have 2 grown children. In his free time, Steve enjoys concerts, travel, and wine tasting.

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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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