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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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