NPI Launch Gate Checklist: Operational Readiness for Ramp
Gate checklist to verify readiness across engineering, quality, operations and suppliers before product launch and ramp-up.
Gate sections:
1) Process & machine readiness (capabilities, fixtures, work instructions).
2) Quality controls: FMEAs, control plans, inspection plans.
3) Supply readiness: BOM, suppliers, inventory buffers.
4) Training & competency sign-offs.
5) Metrics baseline and pilot run acceptance criteria.
6) Post-launch monitoring plan and escalation routes.
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