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60 I-CONNECT007 MAGAZINE I JULY 2026 BY M AT T ST E V E N S O N , AS C S U N STO N E C I RC U I TS In my last column, I discussed total value management, an approach to the quality-versus- cost balancing act that integrates components of total quality management (TQM) and Lean manufac- turing. Like those other methodologies, total value management prizes customer focus, continuous improvement, and employee empowerment. Total value manufacturing applies all these quality and improvement focused concepts to the PCB fabricator. A total value manufacturing solution partner is collaborative, innovative, nimble, and resourceful. They can help you formulate the best A Total Value Manufacturing Solution C O N N ECT T H E D OTS