“APQP(Advanced product quality planning) A framework procedures used to develop products in the industry.”

“BOM(Bill of materials) The list of parts or items that make up a product assembly.”

“CAR(Corrective action request) A Change reqest documenting a critical problem with a product.”

“DHF(Design history file) ACollection of records that describes the design history.”

“FFR(Field failure request) A Change request which details a problem with the product as observed in the field.”>

“GMP(Good manufacturing practice) A Set of guidelines for how to mange each aspect of product.”

“JIT(Just in time) A strategy used to monitor inventory levels with the goal of reducing inventory and carrying cost.”

“MWI(Manufacturing work instructions) Information and directions on how to perform a manufacturing task.”

“OEM(Original equipment manufacturer) The original manufacture of a product that may be sold by another company.”>

“Redline is the marking of an assembly drawing or bill of material to indicate a modification.”