Alison L.

I am a Hardware Manufacturing Project Manager and Strategic & Technical Sourcing Specialist, helping companies develop, source, and manufacture hardware products in China. With 10+ years of experience in consumer electronics manufacturing, OEM/ODM, procurement, supply chain, and industrial automation, I have managed complex hardware projects across engineering, suppliers, manufacturing, and global customers. My core expertise includes: Strategic & Technical Sourcing Supplier strategy, supplier identification and qualification, RFQ, cost analysis, negotiation, manufacturing route selection, and technical supplier evaluation. Hardware Development & Manufacturing Tooling, metal parts, PCB/PCBA, electronic components, motors, power supplies, and industrial hardware — from development and prototyping through production readiness. Hardware Project Management Coordinating engineering, suppliers, procurement, quality, and manufacturing to move hardware projects from requirements to production. Project Investment Planning Manufacturing feasibility, tooling investment, development costs, production economics, and supply-chain risk assessment. China Supply Chain Mapping Mapping manufacturing clusters, supplier capabilities, industry ecosystems, and alternative supply routes to identify suitable manufacturing partners. I work with companies that need technical understanding, manufacturing experience, and strategic sourcing capability to make better decisions when developing or sourcing hardware in China.