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Author Archives: WorkingBear
Feb04
For Beginners: What Does SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) Really Mean in Manufacturing?
Workingbear has spent quite some time in the industry, but only recently heard the term SKU for the first time. In practice, people usually just say “SKU”. At first, Workingbear had no idea what SKU meant—not even how to spell … Continue reading
Jan29
How Component Suppliers Can Break Into System Companies as a 2nd-Source Supplier
Many component suppliers work extremely hard to get into certain companies as approved suppliers. Playing the “pretty salesperson card” is a common tactic—while engineers may appreciate it, most of the time it still doesn’t open the door. So where does … Continue reading
Jan22
How Adding a Second Source (2nd Source) Can Create a Win-Win for Cost Reduction
As an engineer, Workingbear has to be honest—I really don’t like doing second-source qualification work. It’s time-consuming, stressful, and often thankless. If you do it well, management thinks it’s just part of your job. If it takes too long, they … Continue reading
Jan14
Explaining the Relationship Between BOM, AML, AVL, and MPN
BOMs, AML/AVL, and MPNs are essentially the “recipe” behind electronics manufacturing. All of these terms are closely related to a product’s material list. Understanding what they mean is not difficult—the real challenge is knowing how to apply them effectively to … Continue reading
Jan07
For Beginners: What Is a BOM? How BOM Works with ECO, ECN, and ECR in Electronics Manufacturing
For many people who are new to the electronics manufacturing and assembly industry, BOM and ECO are two very important terms—but also two of the most confusing ones. In this article, I’ll try to explain these concepts in a simple … Continue reading
