RBB Systems experts in High-Mix, Low Volume
In the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry, the term high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) refers to contract manufacturers (CMs) or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that frequently switch production between assemblies and processes. This contrasts sharply with low-mix, high-volume (LMHV) operations, where production runs can last weeks or even months between changeovers. HMLV shops are known for their agility, rapidly converting production lines to different assemblies—sometimes in a matter of hours or minutes—and doing so frequently, often several times a week or even within a single shift. LMHV, on the other hand, is a completely different beast, focusing on long, uninterrupted production runs..
Both business models are well-established in the industry, each serving its own purpose. However, for growing clients who face unpredictable demand and require a fast, flexible provider for their printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and control panels, a third alternative has emerged: RBB.