ESD
Control Programs
Fowler Associates
offers total ESD Program Set-up and operation services. Call us to
discuss a total program approach to your company's ESD needs.
We will send in a program expert. "It
is more important to know where you're losing money than to know where
you're making it." Peter F. Drucker
The
detrimental effects that ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) has on sensitive
electronic devices are well documented. Losses due to ESD include reduced
yields, diminished product reliability, and customer dissatisfaction
-- all directly impacting the bottom line.
The
perceptive company has a unique opportunity to reduce those losses and
substantially increase bottom line profits. Clearly, a properly defined,
constructed, and maintained static control program can be very profitable.
Unfortunately
for many affected companies, ESD Control and Static Prevention programs
are rarely implemented effectively. Instead, the "task" of ESD Control
responsibility is typically delegated to an individual who is already
wearing many hats within the operations environment.
Without
proper training, guidance, technical direction, and lacking a structured
program or implementation plan, the individual quickly becomes inundated
with conflicting information and cannot make informed decisions. The
results range from improper, inappropriate, or incompatible material
selection, and unnecessary or needless expense, to non-conforming products
and overkill.
The
Solution? A Systematic Approach to your ESD Control Program!
Whether
you are creating your first or strengthening an existing program, we
can help. We will work directly with your staff, providing instruction
and mentoring, to establish a structured, cost effective, proactive
program based on your company's unique requirements and operating style.
These may include:
·
An effective Management and Implementation plan based on the Twelve
Critical Factors
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Mentoring, instructing, and providing relevant technical training as
required to the assigned process "owner," focal point, or ESD Coordinator
position
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Creating the necessary documentation for a structured and repeatable
program
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Implementing or dovetailing the ESD function into an existing auditing
program, including ISO linkage
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Using industry standards, testing requirements, performance evaluation,
and data interpretation
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Creating purchasing guidelines, finding "hidden" costs, and creating
supplier partnerships
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Providing training for measurable results, including A.P.E. and Daily
10 Step training
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Packaging considerations, selection, and design
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Economic and throughput analysis, benefits, and R.O.I. Studies
Losses
from static damage and warranty costs are not inevitable. Our industry
expertise in the area of static control can help your organization take
control and achieve its profitability plan. Let us know how we may be
of assistance to you. We've got answers to your
questions.
