Part 1. The Material Strategy (Procurement)
2.1 Material Group Architecture
Supply chain resilience relies on the precise segmentation of the Bill of Materials (BOM). Treati...
2.2 Supplier Selection & The AVL (Approved Vendor List)
The Approved Vendor List (AVL) serves as the primary firewall against counterfeit components and ...
2.3 Purchase Order (PO) Management
A Purchase Order is a legally binding contract, not a casual request for goods. Ambiguity in PO g...
8.9 Counterfeit Avoidance (AS5553)
Counterfeit components represent one of the highest risks in electronics manufacturing, undermini...