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NPI Launch Readiness Checklist (Operations Focus)

Interactive operational readiness checklist for NPI launches—covers tooling, process validation, suppliers, digital instructions, training, spares, quality checks, ramp KPIs, and a go/no‑go recommendation. Save evidence, assign owners, and capture a readiness snapshot for audits and follow-up.

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NPI Launch Readiness Checklist (Operations Focus)

Use this checklist to assess operational readiness before releasing a new product into volume. Complete each section, record measured values where requested, assign owners, and make a Go / Conditional / No‑Go decision based on evidence. For date fields enter YYYY-MM-DD.

This interactive form captures a readiness snapshot you can save for audits, launch huddles, and follow-up actions.

Where the launch will occur (site name or code).
Unique identifier for the product or part number.
Select the current launch phase.
Includes fixtures, jigs, special tooling, and machine setup verification.
List trial run results, calibration dates, or outstanding issues.
Have trial runs and First Article Inspections been completed and documented?
Enter the lowest measured Cpk for critical characteristics (use 2-decimal precision). Leave blank if not measured yet.
Include external suppliers and contract manufacturers. Select the option that best reflects readiness.
List supplier sign-offs, sample receipts, capacity commitments, or outstanding supplier risks.
Are digital work instructions, standard work, and routing steps available in the shop system or document repository?
Paste link or document identifier if available.
Percent of operators required for the line who have completed training and signed off. Enter a value 0-100.
Have operators formally signed off that they can run the process to standard?
Are spare parts, tools, and critical consumables available for the first 2–4 weeks of production? Adjust timeframe to your context.
List part numbers and quantities.
Includes scheduled preventive maintenance, on-call technicians, and changeover support.
Select the quality controls that will be used during pilot and ramp.
Planned steady-state throughput target for the line.
Target percentage for first-pass yield.
Acceptable scrap percentage target.
Sample size for early production checks (e.g., 30).
Actual throughput measured during pilot runs.
Actual FPY measured during pilot runs.
Actual scrap percentage during pilot runs.
Select the recommended decision based on evidence and add conditions in Next Actions if conditional.
Person responsible for operations readiness.
Person responsible for quality readiness.
Person responsible for engineering readiness.
Person responsible for supplier coordination.
List remaining actions, owners, due dates, and acceptance criteria.
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