large and really saw no viable way of having our equipment and being able to keep up,” Novis says, emphasizing how impractical it would be to scale internal machinery to meet the demand of the type of large-scale projects that they work on. In lieu of owning its equipment, the company has instead cultivated a network of manufacturing partners across the United States, with secondary partners in Mexico and Taiwan. This distributed manufacturing model enables them to manage significant volumes, which would otherwise be impossible with a limited in-house capacity. However, while that initial production occurs through its partners, Kenwood Telecom maintains absolute control over quality. All manufactured components are delivered to the primary facility near Atlanta, where a stringent quality control and assembly process begins. “Right now, we have one location, not counting our distribution network and partners, that is responsible for making sure that everything that goes out the door is the highest quality and meets the criteria that the carriers need,” Novis explains. This centralized control not only ensures the highest quality, as per client standards, but it also contributes to waste reduction. While Kenwood Telecom’s contract partners are responsible for sourcing raw materials and initial fabrication, the company, as Novis expresses,“insists as often as possible” on transparency regarding the methods and procedures involved. This oversight helps to both control costs and minimize inefficiencies. Additionally, a strong preference is given to sourcing and manufacturing within the United States, typically the contiguous 48 states, with international partners BROUGHT TO YOU BY Conquering the Digital Divide Attracting, training, and delivering the future workforce. JOIN THE MISSION www.broadbandnation.org $100B+ investment to connect all Americans 200K+ broadband workers needed 144 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 07
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