Element III. Initial Implementation
Offshore Manufacturing begins with selecting the first project, CMI works hand-in-glove
with the client on China Manufacturing to ensure a properly working system.
Every aspect of the operating and work flow control system is monitored during
an actual order process transaction. Upon completion, CMI clients can rely heavily
on receiving product from the China Manufacturing Company and out ship with
confidence to demanding customers.
Special consideration and attention to detail is given to the following Supply
Chain Management items:
1. Help select type of project for first order
2. U.S. and Chinese staff to follow each step/activity in flow of first order
3. Review/audit order process information
4. Verify receipt and ability of supplier to comprehend and accurately confirm
order information; Chinese staff to verify drawing revision, quality requirements
and customer supplied samples
5. Review supplier steps/activities and timeline for project
6. Confirm material certification before commencement of China Manufacturing
process
7. CMI and customer to verify sample batch of parts before continuing process
8. Verify supplier documents and log machinery settings for product consistency
(China)
9. Onsite visit to review final stages of production and confirm accuracy of
quality and inspection process (U.S. Program Director)
10. Shipment tracking
11. Review shipment upon arrival; packaging, part quality and documentation
12. First order review (U.S.)
13. U.S. Program Director reviews with U.S. and Chinese leads project opportunities
and implements corrective action program(s).
14. Hand-off to customer