Hi Ken
One clean easy way to handle MRP for a panel
is to give the panel a different P/N and BOM.
The BOM for the panel would carry all the part numbers
required to assemble XX number of small boards, and the panel.
It is not my business.
But I think the only time a contractor should show resistance
is when we ASS-U-ME.  (you are not there)
Sounds like he does not want to help you as a development partner.
It is simpler for him, his way.
I prefer contractors that will do any thing to find a way to make it happen;
over contractors that list reasons why it will never happen.
Good Luck

                -----Original Message-----
                From:   Ken Patel [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
                Sent:   Tuesday, April 04, 2000 10:42 PM
                To:     [log in to unmask]
                Subject:        [TN] Panelization of Board v/s MRP system

                Guys,
                We had a meeting yesterday with design layout house. We
wanted a small board
                to be panelized while he resisted saying it will also create
a trouble for
                the MRP system (besides his own!).

                My question to you guys, how you or your buyer handle buying
when the board
                comes in a panel? I believe he/she put an order for the
quantity needed and
                fab house make sure that they meet the total board count.
Also, how about
                the kiting for the assembly. Applicable MRP system is
Oracle.

                There are small size boards which can not be run on machine
except on panel
                so there must be a way to handle it.

                re,
                ken patel
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                Ken Patel                       Phone:  (408) 490-6804
                1708 McCarthy Blvd.             Fax:    (408) 490-6859
                Milpitas, CA 95035              Beeper: (888) 769-1808


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