As discussed closing phase is one of the most critical aspects of a project and can sometimes be looked at as a project of its own. Dr. Simon this week discussed the basis of the Design Transfer, an important part of the closing. It includes finishing off the Design Controls and moving the device from prototype form to production ready. It takes all that’s been put into the project thus far and translates it to Manufacturing. It includes Work Instructions, Item Master, Quality Inspection Work Instructions, Procurement Instructions, Drawings, Tooling specs, Routers, Bill of Materials, and the Device Master Record. This is everything needed for Production to start.

This is one of the last stepping stones to the success of your project but more importantly your product. As most companies will continue this portion of the project in-house and some will outsource this phase. This *article* discusses the importance of this task and how it can be done either in-house or outside contract manufacturer. I think in some cases outsourcing can be a pro however a sold design transfer process must be laid out for this to be successful. Does anyone see a pro/con to outsourcing this?

*article: ‘http://www.mddionline.com/article/preparing-successful-design-transfer’