Category Archives: Management


May28
What is DFX? Understanding Common DFX Design Methods Like DFM and DFA

post on May 28, 2026

What is DFX? Understanding Common DFX Design Methods Like DFM and DFA DFX is the general term for “Design for X.” It means considering all aspects of a product’s entire lifecycle right from the beginning of the design stage. DFX … Continue reading →

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May13
MRB Decision-Making and Cosmetic Quality Evaluation for Plastic Parts

post on May 13, 2026

When Workingbear first joined an electronics final assembly factory as a product/process engineer, I often had to attend MRB (Material Review Board) meetings. From time to time, people would come to me asking me to evaluate rejected parts and decide … Continue reading →

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Feb04
For Beginners: What Does SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) Really Mean in Manufacturing?

post on February 4, 2026

Caption: SKU is an abbreviation for Stock Keeping Unit, and it refers to the smallest unit that can be independently tracked, managed, and sold within an inventory system. Workingbear has spent quite some time in the industry, but only recently … Continue reading →

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Jan29
How Component Suppliers Can Break Into System Companies as a 2nd-Source Supplier

post on January 29, 2026

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 →

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Jan22
How Adding a Second Source (2nd Source) Can Create a Win-Win for Cost Reduction

post on January 22, 2026

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 →

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