For electronics OEM professionals working with contract electronics solutions provider for their box build systems integration programs, below are (partial) areas OEM decision makers should know their EMS partners are tracking or managing effectively as your OEM box build pilot approaches its production run.
Key segments of your EMS provider-managed systems integration product pilot build are indicated in bold, with some accompanying details for each segment. Printed here is just a partial document (checklist).
OEM readers can request the full checklist (PDF) which includes additional segments – each with detail – plus it displays responsible titles or department functions for each step, action or activity within each segment.
Documentation
ECO/RCN
DEVIATION
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(PDF) Pilot build checklist for systems integration box build programs
Business
Formal Quote for Assembly Sent to OEM Buyer
Quote for All NRE Charges Sent to OEM Buyer
Material
MRP/Forecast Loaded into System
Pipeline Reports Updated
Material Shortages Identified and Resolved
Materials Management
Parts Transferred from NPI to Buyers
Buyer Codes Updated
Transfer BOM/ECO from NPI to Planners
SEE ALSO
Best practices for transferring box build programs
Understanding box build quotes from your EMS provider
Hardware pilot build product launch specs for EMS manufacturing, quality, test
Production
Open Work Order
Transfer Work Order to Shop Floor
Line Layout and Balancing Issues Addressed
Test Printed Circuit Board Level (Assembled)
Gold Board in place
Functional Test Scripts Complete and Loaded
Functional Test Fixtures Verified
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