Supply Chain Strategy Built on Strong Pillars
Experts in EMS strategy, manufacturing readiness, logistics, and site transfers.
Our Core Pillars of Expertise
Manufacturing Readiness
From BOM stability and DFx to test coverage and NPI cost clarity, we ensure products are truly manufacturing-ready — delivering speed, flexibility, and seamless transition to low cost regions
EMS Management Strategy
Through transparent pricing, clear contracts, and structured governance, we turn EMS relationships into true partnerships — delivering cost control, performance accountability, and alignment with your goals.
Logistics Optimization
Forward logistics is more than freight. We improve how materials are staged, stored, and handled — ensuring lower costs, less waste, and faster movement through distribution centers.
Refurbishment & Asset Lifecycle
Refurbishment and lifecycle management means controlling returns, repair, and recertification — turning unused or failed units into reliable assets ready for redeployment or resale.
About Vertical Pillars
Solving the Problems OEMs Face Every Day
Vertical Pillars is built on a career spanning more than two decades in manufacturing and supply chain leadership. Our founder, Anthony Gonzales, has managed every stage of the product lifecycle — from early new product introduction and factory readiness to global EMS partnerships, forward and reverse logistics, and end-to-end supply chain operations.
Throughout his career, Anthony has worked with some of the world’s most innovative companies across semiconductors, networking, enterprise storage, and consumer electronics. His experience covers products ranging from advanced wafer inspection tools and networking hardware to breakthrough consumer devices that redefined digital entertainment. Along the way, he has led teams across program management, procurement, engineering, planning, and operations — consistently driving faster launches, cost clarity, and resilient supply chains.
This depth of experience allows Vertical Pillars to combine strategic insight with practical execution, helping OEMs solve today’s most pressing challenges in EMS management, manufacturing readiness, logistics, and lifecycle strategy.