To help electronics OEMs better see the readiness process of transferring an OEM product program into an EMS provider, from the provider’s viewpoint, below is a typical list of items an EMS provider will use to manage his readiness for accepting transfer of your OEM program into his facility.
On the list below would also be a column to the right displaying which department, or person’s name, responsible for seeing to it that that item is fulfilled or checked off.
OEM Box build program transfer and EMS operational transition readiness plan
Is needed documentation in place?
- Bill of materials
- AML
- Schematics
- CAD data / Gerbers
- Manufacturing process instructions (MPI)
- Packaging specs
- Gold boards (ICT)
- Gold boards (Box build)
- Label docs
- Quotations
- Proposal / service level agreement / contract
In your search results, you can further target your options.
Is adequate manpower allocated to support product launch?
I. EMS Provider
- Process engineer
- MPI engineer
- Program manager
- Mechanical assembly direct labor
- Technician
- Test engineer
- Buyer
- Expeditor
- Material handlers / receiving
- Quality contact
II. OEM
- Manufacturing contacts
- Test engineer
- ICT test engineer
- Quality contact
- Buyers
- Project manager
SEE ALSO
Understanding EMS manufacturing global pricing drivers for OEM outsourcing fees
12 Keys to understanding EMS quotes for PCBA box build assembly
EMS Program management best practices
Managing OEM programs with EMS manufacturing Alerts
Defect reduction teams in the EMS provider
Ways to help you become a better (EMS) program manager
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