MJSA Guide to Subcontractors
There are many reasons why you might need a subcontractor—to extend your capabilities, or expand your capacity, or simply to control costs better. Whatever the reason, The MJSA Guide to Subcontractors can help. Available as both an online guide and a PDF, it features listings of MJSA member companies that provide the most commonly requested contract services (see Table of Contents below). It also offers detailed information about each company, from minimum order requirements to whether melee is available, so that buyers can make the best choice possible.
In addition, MJSA members can access exclusive online content about how to best choose and work with subcontractor, and ensure they get exactly what they expect. They can also download a PDF version of the Guide, free of charge.
The Guide offers MJSA members another benefit: savings. Many subcontractors offer special discounts and other offers exclusive to association members.
To learn more, e-mail MJSA or call 1-800-444-MJSA (6572). Not a member? Submit a membership application to begin receiving all of MJSA’s benefits.
Table of Contents
Finding & Choosing Subcontractors
Where to begin when the time comes for a little outside help. By Shannon L. Brown
Safe Subcontracting
How to protect yourself when working with subcontractors. Contributed by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company.
Smooth Subcontracting
How to ensure a good relationship with your contract service provider.
Working with Your Caster
How to ensure your castings meet expections
To Stamp, or Not to Stamp?
How to determine when tool & die is your best option.
Working with Your CAD/CAM Provider
A model approach to developing a good relationship.
Working with Your Refiner
Guidelines for developing a refined relationship.
Assaying Basics
Understanding a refiner’s metal sampling and analysis procedures.
Subcontractor Listings
Assaying Services
CAD Services
CAM Services
Casting Services (Lost Wax)
Contract Manufacturing (General)
Engraving Services
Model Making Services
Refining Services
Stamping Services
Stone-Setting Services
MJSA Members: Download The MJSA Guide to Subcontractors
Click here to download the PDF handbook, free of charge. Members will be asked to enter their MJSA member codes and passwords. If you need assistance, please e-mail MJSA, or call the Member Services Department at 1-800-444-MJSA (6572).
Order the Guide in the MJSA Bookstore
Non-members can order the PDF version of The MJSA Guide to Subcontractors in the MJSA Bookstore for $12.95. Click here to go to the Bookstore.