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Production & Procurement

Moving from approved design to reliable manufacturing.

Topics
6
Estimated time
0.5 hrs
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  1. RFQs & Supplier Selection
    rfq

    Clear specs, tolerances, and evaluating vendors for quality, lead-time, and sustainability.

    7 min
  2. Quality Control & Acceptance
    qc

    Sampling plans (AQL), inspection types, retaining samples, and corrective actions.

    7 min
  3. Distribution Testing
    testing

    ISTA 3A and ASTM D4169: drop, vibration, compression. Integrating testing early.

    6 min
  4. Multi-Market Compliance Operations
    ops

    Translations, artwork version control, and PIM systems for global SKUs.

    6 min
  5. Cost Modeling for Packaging
    cost

    Yield calculations, waste allowances, finish surcharges, and landed cost analysis.

    6 min
  6. Artwork Versioning & Governance
    governance

    File naming, approval workflows, audit trails, and preventing costly mix-ups.

    7 min