Here are some thoughts we have implemented in the past that worked well.

1. Look at Out of box audit as a customer validation / verification.
What the customer will see.
2. We actually use the c=0 sampling plan by Nicholas Squeglia.  The zero
acceptance number plans developed provide equal or greater consumer
protection with less inspection that the corresponding MIL-STD-105
sampling plan  Due to the advantages, and the greater emphasis is being
placed on zero defects and product liability the plans have found there
way into the commercial industries although  developed for military
products.
3. OBA is to evaluate what the customer is receiving from your
manufacturing site. This information is captured and reported back to
the Manufacture for corrective actions, along with rejecting the lot or
batch for the manufacture to evaluate/test and resubmit.  In addition to
actual OBA finding results can be tied into RMAs.  If RMAs are being
returned as DOA (Dead on arrival) this could be due to not functioning,
or accessories are missing that is vital to the operation this
information should be captured and verified in OBA.
4. We have it broke down into two different groups, cosmetic and
functionality. Each group receives a different AQL for C=0.

If you're interested and would like additional information regarding the
OBA process that we use please feel free to email me directly.





David Harman


-----Original Message-----
From: Dacia Super [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 12:38 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [TN] Out of Box Audits

All -

My organization is in the process of developing a new step in our
standard
production flow: the implementation of the Out of Box Audit.

Currently, our standard production process includes MANY quality checks
and
balances: first article, verification (of what almost feels like
verification of everything) and a standard final audit process, where
product is pulled based off of sampling tables and accept/reject
decisions
are made.

We are looking at implementing an OBA process in an attempt to catch any
"large scale" mistakes that can be missed.

My questions are as follows:
How have other organizations implemented this process?
What does the OBA usually entail?
What is standard to check for during an OBA?
Is each out-going lot checked?
How much labor time is usually associated with the OBA process?

My familiarity with the process is really quite limited.

Background info:
Small business
Manufacture of memory with lot sizes ranging from 25 pieces to 5,000
Just-in-time philosophy
Small crew (but not adverse to making it larger if need be)

Any assistance or ideas out there would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
Dacia

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