Thanks Phil,

although I don't really agree with dry thinking right now, when Easter has
to be celebrated.

Ioan

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 9:55 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: [TN] MSD tracking
>
> Ioan -
> The sad fact of the matter is that most companies do not track MSD at all.
> The industry is slowly becoming aware of the issue and proper procedures.
> Soon MSD will have the "stature" of concern in the industry that ESD has.
>
> When we do Process Audits, MSD "awareness" and tracking is a key category.
> Of the companies that do track, the majority seem to be using a traveller
> system.  However, these are prone to "human" error (just as inspection
> logging in AQl methodology).    In my opinion, the Cogiscan system is the
> way to go.  It is relatively new, though, so there are limited
> installations.   But where they have gone in, it makes MSD tracking as
> "idiot proof" as possible.
> Bear in mind that MSD tracking becomes even more difficult with
> double-sided assemblies (if MSDs are on the first side).   I am aware of a
> at least one Cogiscan installation at an automobile electronics
> manufacturer in which their method of electronic tracking saved the day.
>
> In terms of ROI, the Cogiscan system is very economical.  I suggest you
> look into it.
> My colleagues and I at ITM are advocates of MSD awareness.  We are
> currently looking into whether the IC manufacturers have any idea how many
> of their components were returned as "bad" when, in fact, they were done
> in by improper MSD handling.
>
> Think dry!
>
> Phil Zarrow
>
> ITM Consulting
> Durham, NH  USA
> www.ITM-SMT.com
> T: (603) 868-1754
> F: (603) 868-3623
> EM:[log in to unmask]

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