What Information is Required for an Offshore PCB Quote? How Long Does It Take?
Is the Price of Freight and Customs Included?
We can quote drop shipments, or FOB APCB. Tariffs are based on import dates of product defined by the USA Government. APCB will charge 18% tariffs for applicable applications.
How are My Offshore PCB Orders Shipped and How are They Tracked?
Once EQs are completed, AROM is approved, and production is finalized, we offer shipping options including air, ocean freight, and drop shipping. Freight costs and transit times vary depending on seasonal factors and may range from 5 days to 6 weeks. Our proprietary ERP software enables real-time tracking of order status, allowing us to provide weekly WIP updates and automatic shipping notifications.
How Can I Trust the Quality of AdvancedPCB’s Offshore Partners?
All AdvancedPCB Offshore partner facilities undergo a rigorous qualification process and maintain their own U/L and ISO certifications, with several achieving TS, AS, or medical certifications. We follow a structured audit cycle, regularly update report cards, and conduct quality inspections. We may also retain sample boards for each product's date code along with the corresponding First Article Reports.
Does AdvancedPCB Use More Than One Offshore PCB Manufacturing Facility?
One offshore partner facility may not meet all the needs of every customer’s manufacturing project. AdvancedPCB Offshore counts on several pre-qualified and approved partners to meet the needs of our customers. However, once a part number is placed through one of our offshore partner facilities, it is never moved without prior approval to ensure product consistency.
Are On-Site Audits Permitted to Survey & Qualify the Offshore Facility?
AdvancedPCB Offshore welcomes on-site audits of any of our offshore partner facilities. Our on-site Program Managers in Asia, along with our Global team, are available to coordinate and facilitate virtual or in-person audits at your convenience.
What Do I Do If There is a Quality Issue? Who is Responsible?
AdvancedPCB provides peace of mind for offshore PCB manufacturing, taking full responsibility for quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery. Our offshore manufacturing is dedicated to ensuring product success. In the rare instance of a quality issue, AdvancedPCB is committed to quickly implementing a suitable resolution. As a U.S.-based manufacturer, we can repair or replace valid rejections in-house within days, shipping replacements from one of our U.S. facilities, depending on the order’s quantity and design complexity.
How Do Your Stocking Programs Work?
AdvancedPCB offers flexible stocking solutions to meet our clients' needs, warehousing products in our own distribution center or providing custom stocking solutions. We support Kanban and VMI programs, allowing for “just-in-time” assemblies on custom PCBs. We maintain and replenish a pre-determined minimum inventory level, from which products can be “pulled” or “released” to production as needed.
