We regularly talk to customers who want to outsource their assembly processes abroad. The main reason for this is the lower costs and thus ultimately a lower product cost. However, they want to do this without risking quality problems and a lot of rejects. The solution is to outsource industrialization to BS&i Mechatronics before the series goes abroad. In fact, industrializing a product is a crucial step in the transition from development to controlled series production. At BS&I Mechatronics, we guide this process to create a production environment that is reliable, efficient and cost-effective. And that, above all, is reproducible and predictable. Our approach therefore helps our client move assembly to a low-wage country after release for series production, without sacrificing quality and delivery reliability. Our integrated approach to assembly, logistics and quality management ensures that your production runs predictably and flawlessly, both locally and at international locations.
What is industrialization?
The industrialization phase is the bridge between product development and series production. Here specifications and manufacturing methods are fully aligned. To achieve this, we deploy our knowledge of both component manufacturing and knowledge of assembly methods. The goal is to manufacture a product predictably, error-free and efficiently. This involves optimizing not only the assembly and machining processes, but also the logistics and quality processes all the way through the supply chain. A well-industrialized product leads to:
- High quality and low failure rate due to process stability.
- Short delivery times thanks to streamlined production lines.
- Efficient and cost-effective production regardless of production location.
- Minimal dependence on specific operators through standardization and process assurance.
With this third-party industrialization, BS&i Mechatronics offers a good opportunity to outsource products to a low-wage country with minimal risk of quality problems and unreliable deliveries.
Our approach follows a structured process
In order to ultimately achieve the stated goals of reliable high-quality deliveries, BS&i Mechatronics works according to a proven methodology in which we optimize your product and its production process step by step. This includes:
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- Developing the ideal production process
- Determine required machining and assembly steps.
- Evaluate and if necessary adjust product tolerances and additional specifications.
- Select and develop required tools and tooling.
- Define any required personal competencies.
- Preparation of supporting production documentation.
- Optimizing logistics processes
- Procurement strategy and selection of preferred suppliers.
- Implement traceability systems for quality control.
- Establish efficient logistics handling and storage.
- Documentation of the entire logistics process.
- Introducing quality assurance and process control
- Relating to quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949.
- Serial number registration and traceability of components.
- Quality controls within production, from process control to final acceptance.
- Implement process assurance and release procedures.
- Setting up the after-sales process
- Determine the required level of maintenance and repairability.
- Organize service parts and repair procedures.
- Documenting after-sales processes and product support.
- Process validation and scale-up
- Review of product and process for suitability for series production.
- Preproduction series to test the defined processes.
- 0-series production with measurements on failure and efficiency.
- Process optimization and product modifications after evaluation and validation, if necessary.
- Final release for regular production at any desired production location.
- Developing the ideal production process
Through this structured approach, we minimize risks. This allows you to scale up your production to a low-wage country without compromising on quality and delivery reliability.
Why industrialization at BS&i Mechatronics?
By involving us in the industrialization of assembly processes, you benefit from a number of advantages:
- Total approach: We look not only at the production process, but also at logistics, quality assurance and supply chain management.
- Multidisciplinary expertise: We integrate mechanics, electronics and assembly techniques at the highest level.
- Standards compliance and certification: We help you comply with international quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and IATF 16949.
- Secure and risk-free outsourcing: Our approach avoids the typical problems associated with manufacturing in low-wage countries, such as quality fluctuations and unreliable delivery times.
Interested?
Are you ready to mass produce your product without the worries of quality loss and delivery problems? Contact BS&I Mechatronics and find out how we can prepare your product for predictable and efficient serial production, both locally and internationally.
