Contract Manufacturers Program
Arena offers the ideal on-demand solution to meet the complex customer and supply chain challenges that contract manufacturers (CMs) face every day.
From NPI processes with frequent BOM and engineering changes to the transition to high-volume production at low-cost manufacturing centers, Arena supports a wide range of functions and communications with “iron-clad” product documentation and revision control.
Arena contract manufacturer customers not only enjoy all the benefits of using Arena—they can also become an Arena partner. Contract manufacturers with a network of small and mid-size OEM customers can earn revenue or receive substantially discounted Arena pricing for connecting Arena with OEM customers that could benefit from the Arena application.
Arena is dedicated to enriching the interaction between OEMs and their contract manufacturing supply chain partners. We empower our customers and contract manufacturer partners to work together to bring better products to market faster than ever before.
Successful CMP partners fit the following profile:
- Are small and mid-size contract manufacturing and EMS service providers.
- Have established, senior-level relationships with SMB OEMs in high-tech & electronics, consumer products, medical device, industrial and automotive verticals.
- Wish to be viewed by their customers as a knowledgeable and increasingly valued supply chain partner.
- Wish to use the Arena solution to engage in other Arena partner programs.
- Have an established base of satisfied customers.
CMP Partners receive the following benefits:
- Substantial savings on their Arena subscription.
- Marketing presence on the Arena website.
- Positioning with a leading-edge technology provider.
- Joint field sales efforts as appropriate.
Arena supports its CMP partners with the following:
- Use of program marks.
- Access to partner portal for sales and marketing tools.
- Access to product, sales and industry training.
- Support from marketing, sales and partner teams.
