When an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) outsources to an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company, they aren’t simply outsourcing manufacturing, they are outsourcing their reputation. If defects escape the factory, it impacts their brand. There has long been a debate about whether quality assurance (eliminating defect opportunities before they happen) or quality control (inspecting for defects) was the best option for ensuring superior quality. The reality is that given the complexity of many of today’s products, both philosophies need to be in play.
The team at SigmaTron International sees four areas that are important in ensuring superior quality:
- Design for excellence (DFX)
- Close monitoring of trends data
- A robust inspection and test strategy
- A focus on continuous improvement.
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