NPI Launch Readiness Checklist: Production, Quality & Supplier Gates

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Use this checklist to align engineering, operations, quality and suppliers before committing to volume production. Complete each section, assign clear owners, capture any evidence links, and sign off when the gate is satisfied. The checklist is intentionally practical — aim to document facts and decisions (not bureaucratic prose).

Suggested practice: attach or link objective evidence (cycle time runs, first-article reports, calibrated tool certificates, training records). If a field is 'No' or 'Hold', add a short remediation plan and a target completion date.

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Revisit or update as launch work progresses.", "DataType": "npi_launch_readiness_checklist", "SchemaVersion": "1.0", "Fields": [ { "Key": "prod_target_cycle_time", "FieldType": "number", "Label": "Target cycle time (seconds/unit)", "HelpText": "Enter the engineering or design target cycle time for the production process." }, { "Key": "prod_expected_yield_pct", "FieldType": "number", "Label": "Target first-pass yield (%)", "HelpText": "Percent target for first-pass yield during launch volumes." }, { "Key": "prod_capacity_verified", "FieldType": "yesno", "Label": "Production capacity verified against demand", "HelpText": "Have production line cycle-times, takt, and capacity been demonstrated to meet volume requirements?" }, { "Key": "prod_equipment_ready", "FieldType": "yesno", "Label": "Equipment and tooling validated", "HelpText": "Are tools, fixtures and machines installed, validated, and able to run nominal parts? Include calibration status where relevant." }, { "Key": "prod_verification_notes", "FieldType": "textarea", "Label": "Verification notes and evidence links", "HelpText": "Summarize cycle-time runs, OEE observations, and link to run sheets, video, SPC charts, or test reports." }, { "Key": "control_plan_finalized", "FieldType": "yesno", "Label": "Control plan finalized and approved", "HelpText": "Has the process control plan (control points, characteristics, limits) been agreed and versioned?" }, { "Key": "inspection_strategy_defined", "FieldType": "yesno", "Label": "Inspection strategy and sampling plan defined", "HelpText": "Are inspection points, sample sizes, and acceptance criteria documented?" }, { "Key": "metrology_tools_calibrated", "FieldType": "yesno", "Label": "Measurement equipment calibrated and ready", "HelpText": "Critical gauges and CMMs should be calibrated and available with certificates." }, { "Key": "control_plan_notes", "FieldType": "textarea", "Label": "Control plan and inspection notes", "HelpText": "List inspection equipment, SPC plans, and any special checks for launch." }, { "Key": "supplier_first_article_received", "FieldType": "yesno", "Label": "Supplier first-article accepted", "HelpText": "Has the supplier produced and shipped a first-article or PPAP-equivalent that meets specs?" }, { "Key": "supplier_first_article_date", "FieldType": "text", "Label": "First-article acceptance date", "HelpText": "Record the date the first-article or PPAP was accepted." }, { "Key": "supplier_lead_time_days", "FieldType": "number", "Label": "Supplier lead time (days)", "HelpText": "Normal lead time from order to delivery; note any known variability." }, { "Key": "supplier_quality_rating", "FieldType": "select", "Label": "Supplier quality status", "HelpText": "Self-assessment of supplier readiness for launch", "Options": [ { "Value": "acceptable", "Label": "Acceptable" }, { "Value": "needs_improvement", "Label": "Needs improvement" }, { "Value": "unacceptable", "Label": "Unacceptable" } ] }, { "Key": "supplier_notes", "FieldType": "textarea", "Label": "Supplier readiness notes and evidence links", "HelpText": "Include supplier corrective actions, capacity commitments, or backup sources." }, { "Key": "sop_complete", "FieldType": "yesno", "Label": "Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions complete", "HelpText": "Do operators have clear, versioned SOPs and visual work instructions for launch tasks?" }, { "Key": "training_complete_pct", "FieldType": "number", "Label": "Percent of required operators trained", "HelpText": "Enter percent of identified operators who have completed launch training." }, { "Key": "training_evidence_link", "FieldType": "text", "Label": "Training records or evidence link", "HelpText": "Link to completed training logs, quizzes, or sign-off sheets." }, { "Key": "training_notes", "FieldType": "textarea", "Label": "Training and SOP notes", "HelpText": "List trainers, scope of training, and any planned re-training schedules." }, { "Key": "containment_plan_ready", "FieldType": "yesno", "Label": "Containment and immediate response plan ready", "HelpText": "Is there a documented plan for containing defects and protecting customers during launch?" }, { "Key": "escalation_contacts", "FieldType": "textarea", "Label": "Escalation contacts and roles", "HelpText": "List names, roles, and phone/email for rapid escalation during launch issues." }, { "Key": "defect_detection_actions", "FieldType": "textarea", "Label": "Defect detection and stop-build actions", "HelpText": "What immediate actions will be taken if a critical defect is found? Include stop-build criteria." }, { "Key": "launch_risk_level", "FieldType": "select", "Label": "Overall launch risk level", "HelpText": "A short risk assessment to focus mitigation efforts", "Options": [ { "Value": "low", "Label": "Low" }, { "Value": "medium", "Label": "Medium" }, { "Value": "high", "Label": "High" } ] }, { "Key": "ramp_target_week1_units", "FieldType": "number", "Label": "Ramp target - Week 1 (units)", "HelpText": "Short-term ramp targets to confirm throughput and learning rates." }, { "Key": "ramp_target_week4_units", "FieldType": "number", "Label": "Ramp target - Week 4 (units)", "HelpText": "Medium-term ramp target when stabilizing volume." }, { "Key": "oee_target_pct", "FieldType": "number", "Label": "Target OEE (%)", "HelpText": "Operational efficiency expectation for the launch period." }, { "Key": "ramp_metrics_notes", "FieldType": "textarea", "Label": "Ramp metrics notes", "HelpText": "Any assumptions, constraints, or measures for monitoring ramp performance." }, { "Key": "gate_decision", "FieldType": "radio", "Label": "Gate decision", "HelpText": "Decision based on the checklist and evidence", "Options": [ { "Value": "approve_release", "Label": "Approve release to volume" }, { "Value": "conditional_release", "Label": "Conditional release (with controls)" }, { "Value": "hold_release", "Label": "Hold release (do not go to volume)" } ] }, { "Key": "gate_owner", "FieldType": "text", "Label": "Gate owner (name)", "HelpText": "Person responsible for gate decision and remediation follow-up." }, { "Key": "gate_signoff_date", "FieldType": "text", "Label": "Sign-off date", "HelpText": "Date of approval or hold decision. Use yyyy-mm-dd where possible." }, { "Key": "additional_comments", "FieldType": "textarea", "Label": "Additional comments or unresolved issues", "HelpText": "Capture anything not covered above that stakeholders should know." } ] }