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Manufacturing
The process of converting raw materials, components or parts into finished goods that meet the expectations and needs of consumers.
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box-build
Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing
A term commonly used to describe assembly work other than printed circuit board (PCB) production. The electromechanical assembly process involves enclosure fabrication, ...
contract manufacturer (CM)
Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing
A company that engages in product assembly, engineering services, order fulfillment and product distribution. A CM usually works on behalf of an OEM. However, OEMs can also ...
contract manufacturing
Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing
Production of products on behalf of an OEM, in which the design and brand name belongs to the OEM. Contract manufacturers have made it possible for some companies to operate ...
core competencies
Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing
Activities or practices, such as product development, deemed by a company as critical to its long-term success and growth. Typically, core competencies are based on skills or ...
corrective action request (CAR)
Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing
An action item that surfaces whereby the requesting party (either the OEM or EMS provider) asks the party responsible to conduct a root cause analysis and resolve the issue ...
electronics manufacturing services (EMS)
Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing
An industry based on providing contract design, manufacturing and product support services on behalf of OEMs. Traditional services include PCB assembly, box-build and testing. ...
engineering change order (ECO)
Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing
An alteration made to an AVL or BOM, such as the replacement of one component by a substitute component. Any changes should be prepared, approved and incorporated promptly and ...
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