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IPC India ICEA

Study on Manufacturing Process Standards applicable for Consumer Electronics & Mobile Industry 

Background :

The Indian consumer electronics market is expected to be valued at $124.94 billion by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 6.5% between 2023 and 2030. Competition & demand for affordable gadgets has led manufacturers to present innovative, durable, and cost-effective solutions to the market. It is important for manufacturers to invest in research and development in the manufacturing process & entire supply chain. Reliability & quality in the manufacturing process will remain one of the key factors to stay ahead of the curve.

Project :

India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has teamed up with IPC to study, find & improvise “Standards” applicable for design & manufacturing process in the assembly of printed circuit boards used in building consumer electronics devices, gadgets & appliances.

Primary Goal :

Develop or improvise process standards in the entire value chain from design, assembly, acceptability, inspection and testing of Printed Circuit Boards and interconnections leading to enclosures. PCB, components, assembly & interconnections become the most significant part of all types of electronic devices.

Value chain:

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Secondary Goal:

Revision of skill development curriculum and training program for professionals & technicians involved with the electronics industry manufacturing & supply.

About IPC :

www.ipc.org: The Global not for profit Trade Association established in 1957 in the USA representing all facets of the electronics industry as members from 75 countries including India. IPC through its global offices, supports international cooperation and programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2.0 trillion global electronics industry. IPC members comprise OEMs, EMS, PCB manufacturers, cable and wire harness manufacturers, advanced packaging companies, and Electronics industry suppliers. Since 2010, IPC has regional presence in India and is responsible for supporting member companies to achieve high-quality end product in the manufacturing process through standards, certification and skill training.

Roadmap :

A) Investigating the Process/Standards Gap Analysis: Development of relevant questionnaires for survey on the quality issues challenging the entire manufacturing process, addressed to the departments:
•    Quality & Production 
•    Research, Design & Development 
•    Repair & rework


Target Companies:
•    Mobile Manufacturing 
•    LED television & laptop Manufacturing 
•    Telecom equipment 

B) Examine & identify the problems – root cause/findings:
•  Identify one or two companies, sign NDA and examine the issue(s) on-site, studying current processes and gathering feedback from employees and customers

C) Develop Task Group
•    Invite industry members, Government, subject matter experts 
•    Form a Task Group/Committee 
•    Work on Recommendations & develop industry best practices and standards

D) Develop content/curriculum for training/skill development 

E) Organize the industry Train the Trainer program
 

Survey Questionnaire 

1. What kind of services are provided by your organization? (Select the appropriate)
2. Is your organization following Quality Management System
5. What are the Inspection Methods used in your organization?
6. Which are the processes your organization is following ?
7. What are the attributing factors for the defects encountered during the process: (choose relevant option)
8. What are the attributing factors for Field Failure / Field Return (choose relevant option)
9. Is your organization following approved Repair / Rework process?
10. Is your organization following ESD program for Handling and Storage?
11. Is your organization’s Processes /Sub-Assemblies out-sourced?
12. Is your organization following any vendor assessment procedure?
14. Will you allow Standard Gap Analysis experts nominated by ICEA/IPC to visit your factory under NDA
15. Will you nominate quality department supervisor to have conversation with ICEA/IPC Standard Gap Analysis experts.