Getting Started

If you've outsourced before, you know the importance of preparing for a successful  build. Below is a recommended "check list" to get started:

Submit a Non-Disclosure Agreement

Submit a RFQ. The RFQ (Request  for Quote) should include, but not be limited to, assembly drawings, bills of  material, a list of supplied parts and A/R material, SOW (Statement of Work) including  quality requirements, job travelers, delivery schedules and packaging requirements. Please  email assembly drawings in dwg or pdf file formats to info@ikemicro.com  or fax to 603-598-8942.

Visit IKE Micro. Come and tour  the IKE Micro facility and meet the people directly involved in your  manufacturing effort.

Purchase Order as governing document.  Your purchase order to IKE Micro becomes the governing document for the outsourcing  effort. Please include quantities and pricing, material details, delivery dates, quality clauses,   SOW, and P/N's with current Rev Levels.

Material. If you're consigning  material to IKE for your build, please supply a reasonable overage of components  to ensure manufacturing flow in the event of a component loss. We usually do  not require extra packages or housings, but at least a 2% overage on active and passive  components will help. When we receive your kit of material, we check it in and  verify counts before we issue it to the floor. Please identify any components  that you would like IKE to perform an incoming inspection on.

Kick off meeting. Once an agreement  to build is established, a kick off meeting at your facility or at IKE is  recommended to review the most intricate details of your assembly.

First Article. We recommend that  a small quantity first article is completed and approved before we proceed with  production quantities.