NPI Launch Gate Checklist

{"Title":"NPI Launch Gate Checklist","IntroductionHtml":"

Use this gate checklist to confirm cross-functional readiness before approving a product for production ramp. Fill in the review details, record numeric ramp targets and pilot results, capture approvals from engineering, quality, operations and supply, and save the review for audit and follow-up.

","SubmitLabel":"Save Gate Review","SuccessMessage":"Gate review saved successfully.","DataType":"NPI_Launch_Gate_Checklist","SchemaVersion":1,"Fields":[{"Key":"gate_stage","Label":"Gate / Stage","FieldType":"select","HelpText":"Choose the staged gate you are reviewing.","Options":[{"Value":"design_freeze","Label":"Design Freeze / ECO Complete"},{"Value":"production_readiness","Label":"Production Readiness"},{"Value":"pilot_complete","Label":"Pilot Run Complete"},{"Value":"supplier_release","Label":"Supplier Release"},{"Value":"final_launch","Label":"Final Launch Approval"}],"Required":true},{"Key":"review_date","Label":"Review Date","FieldType":"text","HelpText":"YYYY-MM-DD or local date format.","Required":true},{"Key":"gate_owner","Label":"Gate Owner (person responsible)","FieldType":"text","HelpText":"Name and role of the person coordinating this gate review.","Required":true},{"Key":"cross_functional_approvals","Label":"Functions Present / Approving","FieldType":"checkbox","HelpText":"Check functions involved in the review and who will sign off.","Options":[{"Value":"engineering","Label":"Engineering"},{"Value":"quality","Label":"Quality"},{"Value":"operations","Label":"Operations/Manufacturing"},{"Value":"procurement","Label":"Procurement/Supply"},{"Value":"maintenance","Label":"Maintenance"},{"Value":"safety","Label":"Safety/Env"}]},{"Key":"design_frozen_approved","Label":"Design frozen / ECOs closed","FieldType":"yesno","HelpText":"Are all design changes (ECOs) closed or categorized with a controlled plan?", "Required":false},{"Key":"design_comments","Label":"Design comments / outstanding ECOs","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"List any open ECOs, exceptions, or mitigation plans (links to PLM or ticket IDs encouraged)."},{"Key":"bom_verified","Label":"BOM verified and baselined","FieldType":"yesno","HelpText":"Has BOM been verified for manufacturability, revision-controlled, and include alternates?"},{"Key":"bom_version","Label":"BOM version / release","FieldType":"text","HelpText":"Released BOM revision or PLM identifier."},{"Key":"bom_comments","Label":"BOM comments","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"Notes on parts with long lead times, form/fit/function concerns, or alternate parts."},{"Key":"equipment_readiness","Label":"Equipment & tooling readiness","FieldType":"yesno","HelpText":"Are required machines, fixtures and tooling installed and qualified for production?"},{"Key":"equipment_list","Label":"Key equipment / fixtures","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"List critical machines, fixtures or special tools (include ID or location)."},{"Key":"capacity_test_hours","Label":"Capacity test hours completed","FieldType":"number","HelpText":"Hours run during commissioning or pilot to validate sustained output.","Required":false},{"Key":"changeover_time_minutes","Label":"Changeover time (min)","FieldType":"number","HelpText":"Measured changeover time and whether it meets takt/production plan.","Required":false},{"Key":"equipment_comments","Label":"Equipment comments","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"Known issues, spare parts availability, or mitigation actions."},{"Key":"control_plan_and_inspection","Label":"Control plan, inspection & SPC","FieldType":"yesno","HelpText":"Is a production control plan defined, with inspection points and SPC measures?"},{"Key":"control_plan_version","Label":"Control plan version","FieldType":"text","HelpText":"Reference number or document link for the control plan."},{"Key":"fmea_completed","Label":"Process FMEA completed","FieldType":"yesno","HelpText":"Has a process FMEA been completed and addressed?"},{"Key":"inspection_gauge_rrr","Label":"Gage R&R / measurement readiness","FieldType":"yesno","HelpText":"Are measurement systems validated?"},{"Key":"control_plan_comments","Label":"Control plan comments","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"Any planned inspection increases, special holds, or sampling plans."},{"Key":"pilot_run_conducted","Label":"Pilot run conducted","FieldType":"yesno","HelpText":"Was a pilot/build-to-target-volume run completed?"},{"Key":"pilot_run_date","Label":"Pilot run date","FieldType":"text","HelpText":"Date of pilot run or runs."},{"Key":"pilot_units_produced","Label":"Pilot units produced","FieldType":"number","HelpText":"Total units produced during pilot run."},{"Key":"pilot_fpy_percent","Label":"Pilot first-pass yield (%)","FieldType":"number","HelpText":"Percent of units passing inspections on first pass.","Required":false},{"Key":"pilot_critical_defects","Label":"Number of critical defects found","FieldType":"number","HelpText":"Count of critical/high-severity defects observed during pilot."},{"Key":"pilot_comments","Label":"Pilot run comments","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"Key lessons, adjustments made, and remaining risks."},{"Key":"supplier_validated","Label":"Supplier readiness validated","FieldType":"yesno","HelpText":"Have suppliers been validated for quality, capacity, lead times and packaging?"},{"Key":"ppap_level","Label":"Supplier PPAP / validation level","FieldType":"select","Options":[{"Value":"none","Label":"None / Not applicable"},{"Value":"level1","Label":"PPAP Level 1"},{"Value":"level2","Label":"PPAP Level 2"},{"Value":"level3","Label":"PPAP Level 3"},{"Value":"level4","Label":"PPAP Level 4"}],"HelpText":"Document supplier approval status."},{"Key":"supplier_capacity_qty","Label":"Supplier validated capacity (units/month)","FieldType":"number","HelpText":"Supplier demonstrated capacity or committed quantity."},{"Key":"supplier_lead_time_days","Label":"Supplier lead time (days)","FieldType":"number","HelpText":"Typical lead time once released to supplier."},{"Key":"supplier_comments","Label":"Supplier comments / risks","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"Alternate suppliers, single-source risks, or mitigation steps."},{"Key":"operator_training_completed","Label":"Operator training completed","FieldType":"yesno","HelpText":"Have operators been trained on the process, work instructions and quality checks?"},{"Key":"operators_trained_count","Label":"# operators trained","FieldType":"number","HelpText":"Number of operators trained for launch shifts.","Required":false},{"Key":"training_effectiveness","Label":"Training effectiveness (1 low - 5 high)","FieldType":"scale","HelpText":"Quick assessment of readiness following training."},{"Key":"training_records_link","Label":"Training records / links","FieldType":"text","HelpText":"Link or reference to where training records are stored."},{"Key":"ramp_monitoring_plan_defined","Label":"Ramp monitoring plan defined","FieldType":"yesno","HelpText":"Is there a documented plan to monitor ramp KPIs and escalate issues?"},{"Key":"target_oee_percent","Label":"Target OEE (%) at launch","FieldType":"number","HelpText":"Target overall equipment effectiveness for initial ramp."},{"Key":"target_fpy_percent","Label":"Target FPY (%) at launch","FieldType":"number","HelpText":"Target first-pass yield for initial production."},{"Key":"initial_daily_output_target","Label":"Initial daily output target (units)","FieldType":"number","HelpText":"Planned units per day during early ramp."},{"Key":"ramp_kpis_description","Label":"Ramp KPIs & monitoring approach","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"Describe how OEE, FPY, scrap, downtime and supplier metrics will be tracked and reported."},{"Key":"monitoring_owner","Label":"Monitoring owner / team","FieldType":"text","HelpText":"Who will own daily monitoring and escalation during ramp?"},{"Key":"escalation_criteria","Label":"Escalation criteria","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"Clear triggers and contacts for when KPIs deviate from plan."},{"Key":"overall_risk_assessment","Label":"Overall risk assessment (short summary)","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"Brief note on top residual risks and mitigation steps."},{"Key":"gate_decision","Label":"Gate decision","FieldType":"radio","HelpText":"Select the decision for this gate.","Options":[{"Value":"approve","Label":"Approve"},{"Value":"approve_conditional","Label":"Approve with Conditions / Watchlist"},{"Value":"reject","Label":"Reject - further work required"}],"Required":true},{"Key":"decision_comments","Label":"Decision comments / conditions","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"If conditional, list required actions, owners and target dates."},{"Key":"signoffs","Label":"Sign-offs (list names, role, date)","FieldType":"textarea","HelpText":"Record attendee approvals. For controlled sign-off workflows, link to your formal e-signature system."}]}