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Wire & Cable
for OEM
Understanding the Unique
Needs of OEM page 8
Reducing
Delivery Time
Expediting Each Step
of the Process page 12
The Importance of Traceability
Solving Challenges and Adding Value in Electronics Manufacturing page 5
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In This Issue
The Importance of Traceability
Solving Challenges and Adding Value
in Electronics Manufacturing
5
Wire & Cable for OEM
Understanding the Unique Needs of OEM
8
Get Moving!
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demands of the people-moving industry
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Customized to Cut Delivery Time
Eaton Helps Reduce Product Delivery
Time through Unique Solutions
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The Importance of Traceability
Solving Challenges and Adding Value in Electronics Manufacturing
by Rob Prosser, Global Product Manager at Brady
According to ISO 8402, traceability is the
“ability to trace the history, application or
location of an entity by means of recorded
identifications.” Traceability also has
ties to Six Sigma programs as it provides
vital tools that help improve customer
satisfaction by enhancing processes and
protocols that can reduce the liability
associated with electronics manufacturing.
A traceability system can provide clear
insight into the various steps in the
manufacturing process that impact a
finished product. That information can
then be used for a variety of purposes
including:
critical for manufacturers. The impact of
product defects and regulatory conditions
challenge all assemblers, regardless of
their size.
When it comes to establishing a traceability
system to meet customer expectations,
improve production visibility, and align
with financial needs, there are a variety of
options to consider, from simple batch or
lot information all the way up to full view of
process activities that serialize down to the
component level. This article will review
the need, benefits, and system components
of traceability and how it can be used to
achieve a variety of business goals.
• Process improvement
• Defect resolution
• Regulation compliance
• Brand integrity
• Direct and indirect cost savings
Traceability and its residual benefits within
the electronics assembly industry have
been familiar topics in research papers
over the past few years. However, the
risks associated with the increasingly
complex nature of supply chains have
made awareness on the topic more
Why is Traceability so Critical?
•Customer Expectations & Replacement
•Productivity & Lean Challenges
•Early Detection of Defects
•Regulatory Compliance
Continued on page 7
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Why is traceability needed?
From http://www.bradyid.com/forms/custom-landing-pages/Value-of-Traceability-Infographic/index.html
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On average over 800 million
defect opportunities occur in a typical
full-time SMT assembly line per year
AL
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Traceability systems have
been shown to reduce
customer returns by
84%
Cost of catching a defect
increases tenfold at each step
in the product lifecycle
EX
PO
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SU
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39%
On average it takes 100 days before
a production defect is detected
x
x x x
Counterfeit components
x
incidents increased
x
x
241%
of firms
encounter
counterfeit
components
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Total production cost
savings with traceability
55%
Traceability can minimize
recall exposure by
of firms listed lack of
traceability procedures as
a major challenge to global
regulatory compliance
sevenfold
(5000 units down to 3)
Recalls cost the automotive industry
$9 BILLION
annually
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up to
10%
Next Steps
Continued from page 5
Four Key Benefits of Traceability
As manufacturers seek out traceability
solutions, one of their primary concerns is
often the return on investment. When it
comes to value added from a traceability
program, there are four key areas where
manufacturers see the most benefits:
1.Production Efficiency
Leveraging traceability systems in Lean
manufacturing processes can help drive
significant qualitative and quantitative
improvements that impact profitability.
2.Warranty/Recall Purposes
Warranty expenses and liabilities are the
most obvious consequence of a quality
error that was not detected before enduse application. Defective components
in the automotive industry are well
documented due to the extreme cost
and extent of affected vehicles.
3.Counterfeit/Unspecified Supply Chain
A traceability system assists in managing
any inbound inspection or supplier
control protocols that support the
production environment. The ability
to track this data is vitally important to
verify that the inputs into production
are not deviating from standard
acceptance specifications.
4.Regulatory Compliance
Using manual and hard-copy
documentation to demonstrate
compliance with a myriad of
regulations is time consuming
and costly. Data from traceability
systems can simplify and reduce
errors associated with compliance
requirements.
EVALUATE
Understand your current traceability
process
AUDIT
Identify areas of improvement that are
beneficial to your business
IMPLEMENT
Design a traceability plan and execute it
Considerations for Traceability Systems
When considering a traceability
system, most manufacturers build their
functionality based on three main factors:
• The amount of data to be captured
• How long the data will be kept
• How accurately the system needs
to isolate corrupt processes or
components
The factors above help guide an
organization when determining what
investment is needed to reach the desired
traceability goal.
A Worthwhile Investment
The value gained by implementing a
traceability system, combined with the
risks and costs avoided, make it a key
mechanism for a manufacturer seeking to
improve visibility, efficiency, and product
quality. With a variety of investment levels
available, a traceability system can be
adapted to meet the scope and pricing
needs of any size or type of manufacturer.
Most common traceability systems are
implemented as a result of customer
requirements, but the benefits go well
beyond that need.
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Solving Challenges & Adding Value in Electronics Manufacturing,
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