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In the functional prototype phase the focus is on optimising the product performance, the nest step is to optimise the manufacturing
process, to achieve the lowest possible piece price, minimise variances, rework and scrap, etc. Products made in this phase comply
with all specifications but the process has still it's problems. Another aspect of this phase is being able to meet an increasing
and fluctuating demand, while the final processes (multi-cavity tooling, automated or off shore assembly processes, etc) are not
available yet. The pre-production phase where the transfer to the final manufacturing process is made step by step. This all
requires supply management of a high level and a very close attention to logistical and quality aspects.
When the final process is being projected to run in a foreign country Enimco uses 3 strategies to guarantee the continuity of
deliveries on one hand and having the processes transferred on the other hand, depending on the situation. Producing a surplus of
stock level is an option to create time to transfer the equipment. This is not always possible, e.g. due to capacity limitations.
Another approach is to transfer the process step by step, and reaching the final cost level step by step as well. The third option
is parallel production, this can be applies where no product specific tooling is used, e.g. manual assembly or PCB and cable
assembly manufacturing.
For any of the three options is a proper management of the processes a critical success factor.
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