| SAFE-PCB or SAFE PARTNER production : a matter of volume |
With around 100 employees on 3,000 sqm (in 2017), SAFE-PCB is a medium-sized, highly flexible entity.
SAFE-PCB offers short lead times on technical circuits up to 16 layers.
All manufacturing steps are processed internally (Except gold / silver / chemical tin and HAL finishes).
Because of its size, SAFE-PCB is specialized in prototypes and very small series (<10 sqm).
Beyond 10 sqm on a delivery, or 30 sqm on multiple deliveries, the orders are switched to our partners.
Each partner is specialized on a type of production, and on launches in volume.
From hundreds to thousands of employees, these PCB manufacturers process thousands sqm of PCBs each month.
Interconnected to our online ordering site, they form our SAFE CERTIFIED PARTNER network.
Below the options offered by our online ordering website : |
| SAFE CERTIFIED PARTNER - We audit for you the best PCB makers. |
Sourcing is not improvised, it has to be organized and improved over the long term.
With SAFE CERTIFIED PARTNER we build step by step an efficient network of partners, well structured to meet the expectations of our customers. |
| Important: we sent inquiry to 3 suppliers of our network on each project In total transparency, each supplier is informed of the different quotes. |
| SAFE CERTIFIED PARTNER - Improve our network to offer the best sourcing. |
Permanently, we are listening to the market and we are visiting PCB production sites that can add value to our product offering.
Our main objectives are: |
. Meeting to new customer needs
. Maintain positive competitive pressure to offer the right price.
. Secure our purchases with a possible dual source
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| SAFE CERTIFIED PARTNER - How it works. |
| How Safe-PCB propose online prices on volume orders (10 to 50 sqm). |
| | 4.5. Departure to final customer |
After validation of the order, a confirmation mail is sent out.
The order is subject to technical verification |
Our algorithm for calculating the cost of the circuits makes it possible to propose an offer for any quantity (until 50 sqm).
Each change to an option triggers the price update. |
| 1.2. On-line price calculation |
| Selection of parameters and options of the technical file on Safe-PCB website |
. 1- Equipment and process compatible with the project
. 2 - Capacity to produce within delivery time
. 3 - Lowest Price |
| Our supplier final choice on a new project: |
| Our requirements with regard to our partners: |
. 1 - Respect of our supplier code of ethics
. 2 - Respect of our quality guidelines
. 3 - Connection with our intranet |
. 1 - Company size, synonym of reliability
. 2 - Equipment and process
. 3 - Quality controls and certifications
. 4 - Raw material used (laminates, soldermask, ...) |
| Our criteria for selecting partners during our audit - in order of priority: |
Delivery time:
Express 2 days
DHL/FEDEX |
Production time :
1 to 8 days |
Production plant :
SAFE-PCB |
Delivery time:
air express 2 days
air standard 7 days
sea 20 days |
Delivery time:
air express 2 days
air standard 7 days |
Delivery time:
Express 2 days
DHL/FEDEX |
Production time :
20 days |
Production time :
20 days |
Production time :
8 to 12 days |
Production plant :
SAFE-PARTNER |
Production plant :
SAFE-PARTNER |
Production plant :
SAFE-PCB |
| 4.4 Internal quality control. |
One week before receipt of goods, a reminder mail is sent out to the subcontractor for confirmation of compliance with the delays.
Customer is informed information in case of delay modification |
| 4.3. Receiving goods in our Shenzhen factory. |
| 4.2. Automatic reminder 7 days before delivery |
| 4.1. The file is launched in manufacturing |
| * A repetitive order (program command or re-order) is always assigned to the subcontractor who processed the pre-series or the first batch. |
| Depending on price, delay and history. |
The maximum response time granted to our partners is 24 hours after receipt of the inquiry.
Without a reply within the time limit, the subcontractor is eliminated. |
| 3.2. Maximum response time 24 H |
| The manufacturing file is proposed to 3 subcontractors qualified for this type of technology. |
| 3.1. Submission of the technical file to 3 subcontractors * |
After validation of the sign by the customer, the price is confirmed.
The acknowledgment of order is sent to the customer by e - mail. |
| A digital image of the PCBs or panels is generated by our SAFE GERBER VIEWER software. It allows to fix for good the technical elements. |
| 2.2. Final validation of the price |
| 2.2. Panel design proposal |
| Our CAD engineers check the consistency between the selected options and the technical file (gerber) loaded on the site. We process the file online within 12 hours. |
| 2 - Validation : technical and prices |
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