Making Business Better for Customers

Jabil works as an integral part of its customers' businesses. For example, if a customer asks Jabil to design and manufacture 10,000 flat screen televisions, Jabil draws on its deep industry knowledge and experience to asses that order before production begins. If industry forecasts reveal that demand won't necessitate such a large order, likely leaving that customer with extra inventory, Jabil employees will address this issue with the customer. Instead of simply taking orders, Jabil works to make sure that every step of bringing an electronics product to market is streamlined and efficient.

This kind of relationship is possible because Jabil operates in distinct business units. Each unit focuses on one customer to ensure that Jabil's resources are helping businesses reach and surpass their financial goals.

Here are some of the ways that Jabil's business units are helping customers every day:

• Product design can be properly fine-tuned. If one piece of an electronics product is consistently being returned to Jabil for repair, Jabil will notify its customer and adjust the design of future products accordingly.
• Manufacturing dollars can be spent where it makes the most sense. Products that are bound for European markets can be manufactured in Jabil's Central and Eastern European facilities, if that is the most cost-effective option. Or components can be made in China and be sent to Central Europe for final assembly.
• Long-term relationships lead to better results. Business unit managers have deep knowledge of a customer's business and of industry trends. This expertise allows Jabil business unit employees and customers to work closely together to refine and improve upon design and production steps to maximize efficiency every day.