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the door to more detailed discussion of specific support processes for cus- tomers with specialized requirements. For example, TeamAssist recognizes that companies new to outsourcing may not have documentation that is ready for transfer and provides a team to evaluate deficiencies and ensure that everything needed for a smooth transfer is in place. Companies avoid outsourcing because they’ve never made the transformation from a man- ufacturing process supported by tribal knowledge to one that is self-checking and supported by well thought out and documented steps. Taking the proac- tive team approach saves time by clearly identifying potential issues be- fore they become production delays. Conversely, SAI Quickstart fo-
cuses more heavily on identifying po- tential manufacturability issues and supporting the qualification process associated with new product. Underlying the service package
approach is a highly automated sys- tems philosophy. Aegis Manufactur- ing Operations Software is a key component. Its iView module creates a paperless factory floor, making it easy to maintain revision control in documentation, create intelligent vi- sual aids and include multimedia work instructions. In terms of cus- tomer benefits, the system makes it easy to upload customer data and then validate the bill of materials against the Gerber and PAD files. It also shortens project launch time as pick-and-place and AOI program- ming can be driven through the same data import, and makes engineering change order (ECO) implementation faster. SAI has also added LCD mon- itors at each workstation to support the conversion to a paperless envi- ronment. In addition to enhancing documentation control, it also speeds line changeover between products,
rial integrity. In addition, to good supply chain management practices,
humidity-controlled towers are used to store components as part of line- side stocking programs. The towers serve two functions. First, they help ensure that components in open pack- ages are not exposed to moisture. This can be partic- ularly important for SAI Ac- tiveScheduling projects, which may have high-mix, low-volume production sup- ported by partial reels of components. Second, the towers are
Humidity-controlled component towers
are linked to the MRP system and support line-side stocking.
linked to the MRP system and material is bar-coded. Production operators load
SMT placement machines based on computerized work orders which the tower “kits.” When the job is finished, mate-
rials are scanned and placed back in the tower. SAI’s redefinition of con- tract manufacturing focuses on mak- ing it easier for customers to define what they want in terms of services quickly and eliminating common in- efficiencies through a strong systems approach.
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