Robert G. Freid, President & Principal Consultant
B.S., Industrial Engineering & Operations Research, University of California, Berkeley
M.B.A, Stanford University
Robert understands the broad range common practices in the electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry involving contract negotiation, quality systems, production processes, MRP system-based inventory control and sub-tier supplier management.
Before founding Contract Manufacturing Consultants, Inc. in 1999, Robert worked for Solectron Corp. (Flex), Everett WA where he was responsible for all sales and program management activities covering printed circuit board assembly, mechanical sub-assembly and complete products for IBM, HP and other major accounts. Work included creating global supply chain solutions, cost modeling, negotiating multiyear contracts, assisting in customer audits, planning NPI ramps and managing cross-functional customer support teams.
Robert began his career as a manufacturing engineer with the General Electric Company. After earning an MBA, he joined McKinsey & Company's Cleveland office as a management consultant where he helped resolve business strategy and operating problems for major industrial companies.
CMC consultants are experts in their fields and retained by CMC on an as-needed basis. Examples:
Senior Consultant – electronics production
PCB, PCBA (SMT & PTH), microelectronics and system level build. Manufacturing and engineering leadership for major test equipment OEM’s and for Tier-1 EMS facilities.
Senior Consultant – plastics molding
Plastics skills: blow molding, injection, stretch, extrusion compression; injection molding; screen printing, hot stamp and other decorating technologies.
Senior Consultant – powder coat & liquid painting
Expert in design, engineering, project management, installation and training.
Senior Consultant – M&A
Experience leading complex negotiations for transactions including M&A, operate in place, lift and shift, product licensing and strategic partnerships.
