How to Reduce Lead Times: A Few Simple Guidelines

To reduce lead times, customers are asked to provide important information at the onset of their orders by following some simple guidelines.

PURCHASE ORDER REQUIREMENTS

• a purchase order clearly stating the part number and revision
• a purchase order that reflects current pricing from a quote given within the last 90 days, with applicable fees included
• for UID/Serialized parts: the specific unique identification information and serial number range
• required written-deviation approvals at the time of order, if applicable. This requirement will be noted on the formal estimate.

QUOTE REQUIREMENTS

To provide a quote for an order, we must have the following information:

A legible blueprint with corresponding specifications

• finish specification or coating needed
• material and alloy of the base part (material hardness, if applicable)
• thickness and tolerance requirements
• size and dimensions of the part
• adhesive requirements, if applicable
• for colors other than black or white, please specify the Pantone PMS color

Quality clauses associated with the quote or contacts/locations where they can be obtained:

• first article inspection/PPAP requirements
• any part serialization requirements/variable data

If customers are unsure about any of these guidelines, they are encouraged to reach out to their customer service representative who will be happy to help. The toll-free number is 877-967-4743 or by clicking here.