Global NGO (USA/India)
Low Cost Medical Diagnostics: Sourcing, Hardware Development, Project Management
*Note: Client and specific project details cannot be disclosed due to NDA
Supply Chain Development
In the initial engagement phase, The Sparrows sourced vendors for custom hardware development of the electronic components of the client’s device. From initial engagements with 20+ OEM/ODM suppliers, we presented the client with a list of 3-5 top options to visit during their upcoming trip.
Client visit to Shenzhen
For the client’s in-person visit to Shenzhen, The Sparrows organized supplier visits, assisted with on-site translation and negotiations, and coordinated other trip visits including meals, transportations, and tours.
The clients also toured an electronics convention, additional factories of interest, and the Shenzhen Maker Faire.
And of course, no trip to Shenzhen is complete without a tour of the Huaqiangbei Electronics Market!
Ongoing Project Management
Post-client visit, we continued managing relations with down-selected suppliers, providing R&D support, supply chain optimization, and pricing negotiations to streamline the client’s R&D and prototyping phase. Specific tasks included:
- Regular and live-translated meetings between the client and supplier to finetune product specifications
- Organizing shipment of samples to client overseas
- Quotation negotiations to reduce NRE and BOM costs
- Sourcing for alternative components for further BOM cost optimization
Manufacturing Contract Preparation
As the client prepares to move forward with a manufacturing partner, The Sparrows developed manufacturing contracts and NDA documents to protect the client’s IP in China.