★ Service

Contract Manufacturing
& OEM Production.

Long-term private-label production with dedicated lines and IP protection.

★ Long-Term Programmes
35+
Programmes
3-7yr
Engagement
100%
IP Safe
★ Service Overview

Multi-year programmes,
not transactions.

Contract manufacturing is for buyers who want India to make their product, not just supply components. We set up dedicated production lines at vetted Indian factories, with Magnus managing the entire operation.

Engagements run 3-7 years typically, with annual volumes from 50,000 to 5 million units. You get cost benefits without operational burden of running an India subsidiary.

At a Glance

Engagement3-7 years
Annual volume50k – 5M+
Setup time4-9 months
Tooling ownershipYours (or shared)
IP protectionFull NDA + control
Active programmes35+ running
★ Methodology

Service
delivery process.

StageWhat Magnus does
Programme Scoping (Week 1-2)Volume forecast, BOM, drawings, target landed cost. Magnus DFM review and commercial proposal.
Supplier Selection (Week 3-6)Magnus shortlists 3-5 capable factories, on-site audits, technical review, capacity planning.
Tooling & Investment (Week 7-18)Tooling design, fabrication, validation. Capital investment plan agreed (you, Magnus, supplier shares).
Sample & PPAP (Week 19-24)FAI samples, PPAP Level 3, capability runs, sign-off on cost and quality before SOP.
SOP & First Shipment (Week 25-32)Start of Production. First container ships. Magnus QC on the floor.
Steady State (Month 9+)Quarterly Business Reviews, continuous improvement, capacity expansion, annual cost reduction.
★ What’s Included

Service
components.

Dedicated Lines

Cells exclusively for your programme.

  • Cell allocation
  • Capacity guarantee
  • Priority scheduling
  • Backup capacity plan

IP Protection

NDA, controlled access, ownership clauses.

  • NDA with all parties
  • Restricted drawing access
  • Tooling ownership
  • Anti-reverse-engineering

QBR Cadence

Quarterly Business Reviews.

  • Quarterly KPI review
  • Cost reduction tracking
  • Quality SPC review
  • Roadmap planning
★ Engagement Models

Ways
to work with us.

01

Magnus as GC

Magnus is your general contractor, supplier is sub. You pay Magnus, Magnus pays supplier. Most common.

02

Direct Contract + Mgmt

You contract directly with supplier. Magnus manages day-to-day for a flat monthly fee.

03

Joint Venture

Magnus + you set up an Indian subsidiary or JV. For very large volumes.

04

Build-Operate-Transfer

Magnus sets up dedicated facility, runs 3-5 years, then transfers to you.

★ Frequently Asked

Service
FAQs.

Who owns the tooling?
Default: tooling is owned by you, remains physically at supplier under Magnus management. Transfer/repatriate any time with 60-90 days notice.
India IP risks?
Indian IP enforcement has improved significantly. Strategy: NDAs at every level, restricted drawing access, split-supplier for sensitive products, Indian patent filings, annual IP audit.
Volume forecast changes?
±20% absorbed without penalty. +30-50% needs 6-month notice. -30% triggers reduced allocation but no penalty. Major reductions may trigger tooling amortisation make-good.
Price escalations?
Annual reviews tied to inflation. Material pass-through for steel/aluminum/copper (auto-adjust >5% moves). Quarterly cost-down obligations (2-4%/year on labour/overhead). FX hedging built in.
★ Ready?

Talk to a sourcing
specialist today.