Receive against a list, not just a carton count
The incoming list should identify each part, quantity, packing unit, revision and place of use. Include loose accessories, mating parts, fasteners and spares. Distinguish received quantity from usable quantity; damage, mixed items or shortages do not constitute a complete kit.
Approve each substitution
Similar-looking connectors, terminals or mechanical parts may differ in orientation, dimensions, material or mating relationships. Before substituting a part, record the reason, affected location and approval, and update the drawing or BOM when needed. Avoid undocumented substitutions at the workbench.
Keep the approved sample with the build documents
A sample provides a consistent reference for later work. After confirming wiring, fit, appearance and accessories, record the matching document revisions. Any prototype workaround that is retained should become an explicit instruction, not someone’s memory.
Keep open items separate
List shortages, unresolved wiring, unfrozen drawings and missing files before the build. Agree which operations may continue, which should pause and who can authorise resumption. This avoids unnecessary delay without allowing unresolved issues into the next batch.
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