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OUTLINE - EDC/CM
Engineering Documentation Control / Configuration Management Seminar
2 days
(can be shortened if preceded by an assessment)

By: Frank Watts BSME, CCDM

The seminar follows a product (electronic ignition, front-end loader) through the CM processes.Several exercises are included in order to encourage participation. Emphasis on subjects you choose.

1 - INTRODUCTION The critical / strategic nature of the discipline

2 - DESIGN DOCUMENTATION

Drawings, Specs, Parts Lists, Source Control & Spec Control
Design Document Formats, Pitfalls and Signatures
Document Types, What doesn't belong on drawings

3 - IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS / INTERCHANGEABILITY / SPARES

Product, Model, Part Numbers, Serial Numbers, AVL/QVL/approved sources
Date, Mod, Lot, VIN, Batch and Release Numbers, Change Tracking
Significant / Non Significant Part Numbers, the Ideal Part Number, Part Marking
Interchangeability - Defined, Practical Discussion, Is Form, Fit & Function Enough?
Rolling Revs & Part Numbers – when / when not
Spares, What is important

4 - DATA BASES AND BILLS OF MATERIAL

Data Dictionary, Group Technology / Class Codes
BOMs, Accuracy, Where Used, Content, Structuring
Single Database, Evolving a Single Structure, Minimum Levels
Modular BOMs, Spares BOM, Manufacturing and Engineering Views

5 - PRODUCT / ITEM / DOCUMENTATION RELEASE

Forms, Phases, Rules, Revs, Change Control by phase
Baselines, Relationships, MRP Status Coding, Teams
Delegated Design, Pilot Production, Check List
Minimal Work Flow discussion
Deviations, Waivers and non-conforming material

6 - CHANGE REQUEST & CONTROL

Change Request Process Need, Flow, Form(s)
Types, Classes, Who What How Why When Where, Deviations
Signatures, Teams, Impacts / Affects, Implementation, Effectivity
Forms, Cost, Control Boards, Status, Audits, Reports/Metrics
Minimum Automating Discussion / ecm5tools
Urgency, Why is Speed Important, Manage for Speed
Implementing a New / Improved System
Minimal Work Flow discussion

7 - SYSTEM STANDARDS & QUALITY CONCEPTS

An Analysis from an EDC viewpoint on pertinent quality requirements
Writing Standards, Flow Diagrams, Concepts, Do and Don't
Process Improvements/Reinvention/Reengineering

10 - ATTACHMENTS
Acronyms & Definitions. Reference & Reading List. CM Policy Statement. Best of the Best CM check list. Specs & Standards Ref List. Doc Sources & Societies

Certificate from EC3 Corp.

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