Manufacturer Part Numbers vs. Vendor Part Numbers — Why the Difference Matters

Manufacturer Part Numbers vs. Vendor Part Numbers: Why the Difference Matters Manufacturer Part Numbers and Vendor Part Numbers identify different aspects of a purchased component. Including both on purchase orders helps manufacturers prevent substitutions, reduce receiving errors, and purchase the exact approved part. In manufacturing, precision is essential. Yet one of the most common and […]

Electronics Manufacturing Software: Why Accounting Systems Fall Short | SimpleManufacturing

Electronics Manufacturing Software: Why Accounting Systems Fall Short Electronics manufacturers require more than basic accounting and inventory transactions. They must manage multi-level Bills of Materials, component revisions, approved manufacturer parts, supplier relationships, date codes, lot and serial traceability, material shortages, Work Orders, production routings, quality requirements, and actual manufacturing costs. General accounting systems are designed […]

Approved Vendor Lists for ISO 9001 and AS9100 Supplier Control

Approved Vendor Lists for ISO 9001 and AS9100 Supplier Control An Approved Vendor List helps manufacturers control which suppliers may provide materials, components, services, and outsourced processes. It also provides documented evidence that suppliers have been evaluated, approved, monitored, and periodically re-evaluated. Purchasing from an unqualified supplier can introduce defective material, counterfeit parts, late deliveries, […]