1 Products Quality Logistics History Why NIC www.niccomp.com | www.LowESR.com “NIC Components” Corporation Has Established a Reputation for Supplying Quality Products and Best-in-Class Service for Over 20+ Years We Supply Electronic Components That Meet the Demands of Today's Cutting-edge Technology We Offer Multiple Component Solutions , Developed to Aid Our Customer's in Design and Production of Products With More Features, in Smaller and Less Expensive Formats Our Global Systems Allows Us to Easily Support and Manage Multiple Location Builds Why customers prefer NIC:
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“NIC Components” Corporation Has Established a Reputation for Supplying
Quality Products and Best-in-Class Service for Over 20+ Years
We Supply Electronic Components That Meet the Demands of Today's
Cutting-edge Technology
We Offer Multiple Component Solutions, Developed to Aid Our Customer's in Design and Production of Products With
More Features, in Smaller and Less Expensive Formats
Our Global Systems Allows Us to Easily Support and Manage Multiple Location Builds
Why customers prefer NIC:
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NIC Components Corporation [ ™], in association with Nippon Industries Co. Ltd is a designer, manufacturer and worldwide supplier of passive components.
• Established in 1975 as a manufacturer of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, NIC has developed into a major supplier of capacitors, resistors, magnetics and specialty products.
• Using Nippon Industries' manufacturing and design expertise, a select group of specialized factories was recruited to augment our core products and add complimentary products to our expansive line.
• NIC's expertise and diligence in selection and integration of quality fabs is world-renowned. Long-term supplier relationships (averaging over ten years) have been fostered by shared strategy and partnering management teams.
• Quality is our number one commitment. Every step, from component design to raw material selection, manufacturing processing to final inspection is meticulously controlled.
1975 1982 1990 1996 1998
Nippon Industries Company - Japan
“NIC”
NIC Components Corp. (North America)
NIC West (San Jose)
NIC Eurotech(Europe)
NIC Asia(SE Asia)
2000~2002
NIC Regional Sales Offices
• Pacific North West• South East• Southern California• Canada
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Why NIC? Advantages of the NIC Fab-less Model:
NIC’s hybrid model combines strengths of both a direct manufacturer and a global distributor
• Advantage to Factories
• Advantage to NIC
• Advantages to NIC’s Customer’s
NIC Advantages: Global Logistics
SADU - Strategic Account Development Unit
Useful 24-7 Web-tools
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NIC FAB-LESS MODEL PROVIDES FACTORIES WITH: GLOBAL SALES, MARKETING AND LOGISTICS REACHING DIVERSE CUSTOMER BASE PACKAGED COMPONENT OFFERING TECHNICAL COLLABORATION ADDITIONAL LEVEL OF QUALITY INSPECTION & CONTROL STABLE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS FINANCING
NIC FACTORY NETWORK
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STRATEGIC FACTORIES PROVIDE NIC WITH: COMPETITIVE MANUFACTURING COSTS
CONSISTENT ALLOCATIONS
SPECIALIZED PRODUCT CONCENTRATION
FLEXIBLE PRODUCTION
QUICK TURNAROUND
NIC FACTORY NETWORK
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“SELECT” CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION
EXTENSIVE OFFERING OF PASSIVE COMPONENTS
SEAM-LESS GLOBAL LOGISTICS
GLOBAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT
TECHNOLOGY LEADER
COMPETITIVELY PRICED COMPONENTS
NIC OFFERS IT’S CUSTOMERS
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SADU Strategic Account Development Unit
EBN (02/19/99) [ SADU INFO PAGE ]
New NIC unit to provide local service to CEMS
NIC Components Corp. has created a new Strategic Global Accounts business unit (SADU - Strategic Account Development Unit) at its Melville, N.Y., headquarters in a continuing effort to position itself as a global supplier to contract-manufacturing customers. Creation of the business unit was prompted by the fact that major CEMs such as Celestica, Jabil, SCI, and Solectron are building manufacturing facilities all over the world to support their local markets, according to Richard Schuster, president of the passive-component supplier. They are demanding local stocking facilities to meet their just-in-time deliveries and demand-pull inventory requirements, he added.By offering a global-logistics solution to inventory management, as well as global sales and technical support, Schuster believes that the midsize company can effectively compete with some of its larger competitors…
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SADU Strategic Account Development Unit
SADU Team Members Support Multi-National CEMs & OEMs
Provide Global Logistics Support
Material Management Control of Inventory Levels
Product Bonding
Auto Replenishment Programs
Consignment Inventory Programs
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SADU Team Members Activities:
Tracking Requirements of Multi-location Builds
Assuring Local Inventory Is Available
Consolidating Item Orders From Multiple Locations
Daily Interface to Support Critical Need Items
SADU Strategic Account Development Unit
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SADU Strategic CEM / ODMs Jabil FoxConn SCI-Sanmina Solectron Flextronics Celestica SMTC Cisco HP – Compeq nVIDIA Dell EMC Symbol Technologies Lucent Technologies Mars Motorola Matrox Tivo
Passive Component UpdateTopics:• Market• Technology • Production • Material Issues
New & Redesign RecommendationsNew Products
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Sources:
Nippon Industries Company Ltd (Japan)
NIC Components Corp. (Taiwan)
Paumanok Publications, Inc Leading passive component market analysts… & publishers of
Passive Component Industry Magazine
Bi-monthly look at the passive component market and technology www.paumanokgroup.com/
Reed Electronics Research www.rer.co.uk
Electronic Buyer News (EBN) www.ebnonline.com
Electronic Component News (ECN) www.ecnmag.com
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Changing Technology Impact Passive Devices
Technology Innovations
Lower voltage of operation = increased circuit current = higher demands on voltage - power management circuitry = tighter line regulation (reduce ripple) = lower ESR capacitors
Faster circuit speeds = reduced response time for voltage - power management circuits = energy from capacitor bank
Higher frequency operation = reduced trace distances = better performing & smaller devices All impact signal & supply voltage integrity
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Development of Passive Components
Passive component research & development:
New & Improved Materials- improve characteristics - reduce costs
MLCC Market:Year 2000 was record year (~30%* growth to $5.6Billion; source
RER) for MLCC industry with demand exceeding supply and prices inching up. Demand disappeared in 2001, with producers running at reduced capacity. During year 2000 crunch many producers added considerable production expansion equipment. Supply should meet all demands through year 2002 & 2003. Pricing has eroded due to over supply and reduced costs of raw materials (BME vs. Pd-Ag).
MLCC expansion has been focused on BME (Base Metal Electrode; nickel) construction for X7R and Y5V as opposed to Pd-Ag electrode construction. NPO will remain Pd-Ag (although with reduced Pd loading).
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MULTILAYER CERAMIC CHIP CAPACITORS
Case Size 2002 2003
0201 6KK 20KK
0402 400KK 600KK
0603 550KK 650KK
0805 200KK 200KK
1206 55KK 50KK
> 1206 15KK 15KK
Cap Arrays 5KK 20KK
TOTAL = 1230KK 1555KK
NIC Monthly Capacity by Case Size
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MULTILAYER CERAMIC CHIP CAPACITORS
NMC Series: 0201 size MLCCsUltra Small Ceramic Chip Capacitors
NMC-L Series:Low ESR NPO Ceramic Chip Capacitors 0402, 0603, 0805 O.5 ~ 150pF Low ESR up to 1GHz
Ultra-Stable High Frequency Ceramic Chip Capacitors NIC, has added a new range of low ESR multilayer ceramic chip capacitors. NMC-L series is ideally suited to high speed, high frequency applications such as those found in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products. Manufactured using ultra stable, low loss NPO/COG dielectric, the devices are available with values ranging from 0.5pF to 150pF. Both 50V dc and 100V dc rated parts are available. Supplied in tape and reel packaging, the NMC-L range is compatible with both re-flow and flow soldering processes.
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Transition away from larger (>0805) sizes
Use 0603 and 0402 on new and redesigns as much as possible
– Smaller sizes have best availability and lowest costs going forward
Be aware and plan for possible future P&D issues with:
Market :Year 2000 was record year (~50% growth from 1999* *source RER) . High industry demand, with long lead times and pricing increases. Since December 2000 standard construction (MnO2 cathode) capacitors demand has dropped significantly. Industry over-stock and reduced demand has resulted in lower pricing. Technology:NEW Reduced case sizes low voltage 2.5VDC ~ 16VDC
Market & Technology: Use of POLYMER in place of MnO2 for CATHODE results in low ESR, high ripple current ratings (RCR) and suppression of combustion (will not support flame) under failure. Applications in high density low voltage – high current power management designs. Larger sizes C & D/V cases continue to be popular. Expansion will cover all sizes P ~ D/V. New NTP series parts developed include lower ESR 0.025-ohm products, and we will achieve 0.015 ohm.
Niobium is one of the alternatives being considered to replace tantalum in capacitors. Estimates, niobium is over 100 times more plentiful than tantalum (less than 1/10th the cost). NIC’s NBP series has same construction as conductive polymer cathode tantalum (NIC NTP Series). It is anticipated that in the future, niobium capacitors will be used for high-capacity devices (up to 1000µF), which are too costly to produce using tantalum.
NIC’s niobium capacitor at a glance Specifications:Rated Voltage 2.5VCapacitance 220uFSize (D) 7.3 x 4.3 x 2.8mmESR 0.055ohmsPart Number NBP series (specifications in development)
Production On-Hold
NEW TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS:New Product
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Use SMT tantalum aluminum electrolytic capacitors: when small size is required when low profile (low head-row) is needed where long life at high temperature operation (>+65°C) is needed where operation voltage is tightly regulated:
protected from transients, over-voltage or reverse voltage when looking to replace leaded electrolytic capacitors when high speed placement are needed when flow – wave soldering compatibility is needed
Today SMT tantalum electrolytic capacitors are available in: Low ESR – Polymer Cathode and MnO2 Cathode Types Reduced 0603 (J) & 0805 (P) case size Capacitance values to 470uF (2VDC)
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SMT ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS:
Market - Technology:SMT aluminum electrolytic types have led (and will continue to lead) in high demand. Useful as alternates to chip tantalum in many applications, and at lower cost has fueled growth – acceptance industry wide. No raw material – production issues are expected to impact this product type. Lower unit pricing expected over time as non-Japanese manufactures accelerate production.
Focus (chiefly solid electrolyte types) in development of lower ESR – Z types for lower voltage – higher current power management applications. Introduction of larger case sizes has allowed higher capacitance values and high voltage rated versions, as replacement for leaded & snap-in types.
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Case Diameter 2002 2003
3mm 1KK 2KK
4mm 30KK 37.5KK
5mm 8.5KK 10KK
6.3mm 18KK 21.5KK
8mm 10KK 12.5KK
10mm 3.5KK 4KK
12.5mm & larger 2.2KK 3.2KK
TOTAL = 73.2KK 90.7KK
NIC Monthly Capacity by Size
SMT ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS:
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SMT Low ESR ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR COMPARISON:
also see www.lowESR.com
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POLYMER CATHODE
TANTALUM
TYPE: SMT V-ChipPlastic Molded SMT Flat Chip Radial Lead SMT V-Chip Radial Lead
Plastic Molded SMT Flat Chip
ELNA PV - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
FUJ ITSU - - - - - - FP-RE - - - - - - - - -
KEMET - - - AO-CAP - - - - - - - - - KO-CAP
NIC Components Corp.
NSPZ NSP NSPZR NSPE NSPER NTP
NICHICON NA - - - SEP - - - - - - F55
PANASONIC SPV SP - - - - - - - - - - - -
SANYO SVP - - - SEP - - - - - - POSCAP
UCC- NIPPON CHEMICON
PXA PT PS - - - - - - - - -
SOLID ALUMINUMHYBRID ELECTROLYTE
ALUMINUM
Many E-capacitor suppliers have developed low ESR capacitors…
NIC offers the most options – design choices…
SMT Low ESR ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR COMPARISON:
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Use SMT aluminum electrolytic capacitors: when low cost is needed (lowest cost per uF of SMT types)
when high voltage (>20VDC) rating (or no de-rating is possible) is required when >470uF is required (values to 6800uF in SMT Alum V-Chip)
where component must be tolerant of voltage – current transients where component height can be tolerated when looking to replace leaded electrolytic capacitors when high speed placement is needed & reflow soldering
SMT aluminum electrolytic capacitors are available in: Low ESR – Solid Aluminum (100KHz ESR to 0.012ohm) High Voltage (up to 450VDC)
+125°C, +105 °C & +85°C Ratings Low Leakage Current & Bi-Polar Styles
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LEADED ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS
Market & Technology:Limited growth expected over long term. Explosive growth in SMT type is replacing portions of radial leaded applications. No raw material – production issues expected to impact this product. Focus is upon development of lower ESR – Z types for lower voltage – higher current power management applications. Elimination or alternate to PVC Sleeving to be phased in. Migration of Japan – Taiwan production to China likely will result in price erosion over time
CAPACITY (UNIT : KPCS) CAPACITY (UNIT : KPCS)
φ4 4,000 4,000
φ5 8,910 8,910
φ6.3 9,400 9,400
φ8 8,860 16,860
φ10 21,350 26,750
φ12 3080 3080
φ16 840 840
φ18 230 230
OTHERS: 2,500 5,000
TOTAL: 56,670 70,070
2001 2002+
SIZE
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LEADED ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS: New Products
Leaded aluminum electrolytic capacitors are available in: Low ESR – Solid Aluminum (100KHz ESR to 0.008ohm) High Voltage (up to 450VDC)
+125°C, +105 °C & +85°C Ratings Low Leakage Current & Bi-Polar Styles Radial, Snap-In and Screw Terminals
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FILM CHIP CAPACITORS (SMT)
Raw Materials: (PEN / PPS Films) Thin metallized films (16 ~ 100VDC) Stable characteristics over temperature, voltage & time
(as compared to X5R/X7R/Y5V/Z5U ceramics)
0805 / 1206 / 1210 / 1913 / 2416 Sizes High capacitance - tight tolerance (up to 0.47uF in ±2%, ±5%)
Low dielectric absorption (DA) characteristics for A/D conversion applications Low dissipation factor (DF) for high efficiency display circuits
(portable - battery powered designs) Immunity to cracking = good choice as compared to SMT ceramic capacitors
Recommendations:Use SMT film chip capacitors
When need better performance than ceramic types is needed When (MLCC) component cracking has been issue When lowest loss (DF) for high circuit efficiency is needed
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Technology RoadmapSMT Magnetics Products
SMT – Surface Mount
Ferrite Chips Beads: Noise suppression – filtering at high frequency
Standard (low ~ medium current) 0603 ~ 1812 sizes
High Current (5Amp) Lead & Core 1612, 3119 & 3312 sizes
NPI Series: Power Inductors (High Current Power Supplies)
9.0mm x 12.0mmm size
High Frequency Performance!
Low Cost!
Crosses – Replaces COILCRAFT
Power Supplies
Older Designs
Technology RoadmapSMT Magnetics Products
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SMT Magnetics Products
Cross-Reference:
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SMT RESISTORS & ARRAYS
Market & Technology:Similar slow market conditions for thick film resistor products at the moment. Pricing is flat, with higher alumina substrates pricing impacting larger (>0805 sizes) packages [Alumina substrate is majority element of thick film chip resistor]. Focus on 0402 & 0603 sizes for new and expanded production. Smaller (0201) size will be expanded as market acceptance increases. 0404, 0408 & 0612 Array sizes expansion ahead of larger sizes.
0201
CASE SIZE 2001 (Units) 2002 (Units)
15 KK 20 KK
0402 250 KK 350 KK
0603 500 KK 600 KK
0805 350 KK 350 KK
1206 200 KK 200 KK
1210 25 KK 25 KK
0.5W & 1W - 2010 & 2512 25 KK 25 KK
Total: 1,365KK 1,570 KK
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LEGACY LEADED TECHNOLOGIES
High Voltage Ceramic Disc Capacitors • 0.5pF ~ 0.22uF• 12V ~ 15,000VDC Rated• Temperature compensating TCs (N150 ~ N3300 PPM/degC) • Taped, Bulk or Cut – Formed Lead Styles
Complete elimination of lead from terminal finish is need for compatibility to Lead-Free (Sn-Ag-Cu or Sn-Zn-Bi) soldering processes
SMT Alum E-Caps: Sn-Bi*
Sn-Zn-Bi group : NEC, Sharp, JVC
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ENVIRONMENTAL:PVC - FREE
Removing PVC Insulation Sleeving Aluminum E-Caps
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• Flow Chart
• Calibration
• Contract Review
• Control of Non-Conforming Material
• Corrective Action
• Document Control
• Handling, Storage
• Packaging and Delivery
• Inspection and Test Status
• Inspection and Testing
• Management Responsibility
• Process Control
• Product Identification and Traceability
• Quality Audits
• Quality Records
• Quality System
• Statistical Techniques
• Training
• ISO-9001:2000 Certification
• Global Support – Product Quality
Bruce HaskinDirector of Quality AssuranceNIC Components Corp.(631) 396-7500 x [email protected]
QUALITY CONTROL
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FLOW CHART:Customer Order QC Process
Customer OrderRequirement
Resolve withCustomer
Contract Review
Review CustomerSpecial
Requirements
Complywith
RequirementsNo
AddSpecial
RequirementsTo
CustomerMaster File
Yes
Yes
Enter order usingCX entry screen.
Print order inDist. Center
Picking Process.QMP 280-3
Pick and verify P/N and Qty.Comply with
customer specialinstructions
Yes
Final InspectionQMP 200
Verify P/N and Qty.Verify compliance
with customerspecial Instructions.
(Labeling /Packaging) Does the ordermeet customers
requirement
No
Packagingand
Shipping
Yes
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Calibration
NIC Components maintains and controls all Measurement and Test equipment used to ensure product quality by:
• Identifying the calibration requirements of this equipment, and ensuring that the equipment remains in a state of calibration throughout specified intervals and conditions of use.
• Ensuring equipment is labeled with calibration status and next calibration due date.
• Using qualified external calibration facilities for all calibrations. The company maintains certified calibration records, which are traceable to NIST standards.
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Contract Review
All customer requests for quotations are reviewed by NIC Components to ensure that:
• The requirements are adequately defined and documented; where no written statement of requirement is available for an order received by verbal means, NIC Components ensures that the order requirements are agreed upon before their acceptance.
• NIC Components has the capability to meet the contract or accepted order requirements.
• All special contract requirements, special instructions, quality requirements, and delivery requirements are carefully reviewed, to determine whether the company is able to meet these requirements.
• Any requirements differing from those in the order are resolved.
• After acceptance, any changes to the scope of the contract will force additional contract review.
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Control of Non-Conforming Material
A documented system is in place to control non-conforming material. The procedure outlines how non-conforming material is segregated and dispositioned.
All identified non-conforming material is segregated into the (RJ1) warehouse. Material received into this warehouse code cannot be inadvertently mixed or used as good inventory.
The Product Manager is responsible for the disposition of non-conforming material identified during receiving inspection.
The VP of Operations, Director of Quality Assurance, and the Warehouse Manager are responsible for the disposition of all other non-conforming material.
Records are maintained on all non-conforming material.
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Corrective Action
The company maintains a system for the timely corrective action of all conditions detrimental to product and process quality, including deficiencies encountered during processing. Supplier, Customer and Internal Audit corrective action systems are in effect.
The prime objective of the corrective action system is to preclude the recurrence of a nonconformance by identification and correction of the root cause and contributing factors.
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Document Control
The Director of Quality Assurance has overall responsibility for the creation, approval and issue of all QMS documents.
The Director of Quality Assurance is also responsible for ensuring that:
• Copies of appropriate documents are available at all locations where operations that can affect quality are performed.
• Obsolete documents are promptly removed from all points of issue and use.
Changes to controlled documents are permitted only after formal submission to the Director of Quality Assurance, who has overall responsibility for approving all changes. He/she will consult with the party(s) responsible for adherence to the document before approving a change.
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Handling, Storage, Packaging, Preservation and Delivery
Necessary protection of all products is provided to prevent damage, loss, deterioration, or substitution.
•Product is packaged with materials necessary to prevent deterioration, corrosion, or handling damage.
•A FIFO inventory usage system is in effect.
•Packaging and marking of products is in accordance with specified requirements to assure proper identification, preservation, and segregation, including delivery to the customer.
Inspection and Test Status
A system is in place to identify product and customer orders throughout the inspection process. Inspection status is identified on our computer system from product receipt through final inspection.
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Inspection and Testing
Inspection and Test is performed using documented procedures in the following areas: Receiving Inspection - A documented system exists for receiving inspection. 100% of all incoming receipts are visually inspected for manufacturer's part number, quantity, packaging, condition and documentation. Based on receiving history, suppliers are identified as "Skip Lot" and "Non Skip Lot". All "Non Skip Lot" suppliers require a more in-depth physical inspection.
In-process Inspection - Inspection is performed during the picking process to identify product that does not meet customer special requirements such as, date code restrictions, revision levels, packaging, and labeling. When an error is detected, the product is moved to a "mark out" area-awaiting disposition. Final Inspection - 100% final inspection is performed on all orders prior to shipment. Verification of manufacturer's part number, quantity, date code, packaging, bar code labeling, and customer specific instructions are performed.
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Management Responsibility
The Director of Quality Assurance is the Management Representative responsible for all matters related to quality and the Quality Management System (QMS).
The Director of Quality Assurance is a member of the company's senior management, and is afforded the authority, support, and resources necessary to adequately fulfill his/her responsibility.
The Director of Quality Assurance is charged with the following:
• Ensuring that the Quality System is established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9002.
• Setting quality objectives with other management personnel.
• Determining the root causes of non-conformances, initiating corrective / preventive action and verifying solutions.
• Measure quality performance in key areas and review with senior management staff.
• All managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that company quality policies are understood, implemented, and maintained throughout the organization.
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Process Control
A system is established and maintained for monitoring all processing operations. Documented procedures are developed and maintained to ensure that material/product are consistently delivered to meet customer requirements.
Product Identification and Traceability
The part number, lot number and date code and a NIC internal item number identify all products. Inventory is traceable from the time of receipt to the time of shipment.
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Quality Audits
Internal quality audits are performed to verify that all Quality Operating Instructions are in compliance with the NI Components QA Manual. The internal quality audit addresses all clauses in ISO 9002. Personnel independent of the function(s) being audited perform audits. Corrective action requests are generated on non-conformances, and corrective action effectiveness is verified. Audit results are reviewed with the area manager/supervisor and distributed to upper management.
Quality Records
Quality records are maintained for all quality and inspection activities. Quality records are filed and retained for auditing, tracking, and reference purposes. Records are easily retrievable and maintained under appropriate environmental conditions.
Records are kept on file for a minimum of 5 years after the conclusion of a contract or activity.
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Quality System
The Quality Management System (QMS) is comprised of the following:
• The Quality Assurance Manual, which defines the policies relating to the elements of ISO 9001:2000.
• Quality Manual Procedures (QMPs) are the instructions written at the operator level to provide the operator with precise direction on how to perform his/her tasks.
• Records of work and inspections performed.
• Auditing of the system, to ensure compliance with procedures and the requirements of ISO 9001:2000.
• Documentation / Data control system.
• Corrective / Preventive Action system.
• Management Review.
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Statistical Techniques
Statistical techniques are used to measure internal and external quality data. The data collected is used to identify trends, reject types, and when necessary, to initiate corrective action.
The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for creating monthly reports to be reviewed with upper management. The review is designed to monitor quality performance and continuous improvement efforts.
Training
It is an essential requirement of our Quality Management System that all staff be suitably trained, and demonstrate a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge in their functional areas.
Training records are kept on file and updated accordingly.
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ISO-9001:2000 Certification
NIC has been ISO-9002 certified since February 01, 1996NIC received ISO-9001:2000 certification on October 20th, 2002 Auditor: Underwriter's Laboratories Inc. Certification covers NIC facilities located: Melville, NY (USA) & San Jose, CA (USA)
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NIC Global Support – Product Quality
Asia Operations: NIC Components Asia Pte Ltd 701 Sims Drive, #07-01 LHK BuildingSingapore 387383Tel: 65-8441575Fax: 65-8441646 1 Supplier Quality Personnel on Staff
European Operations: NIC Eurotech Ltd14 Top AngelBuckingham Industrial ParkBuckingham MK18 1THUnited KingdomTel: 44 1280 813 737Fax: 44 1280 814 7371 Supplier Quality Personnel on Staff
North American Operations Corporate Head Quarters: NIC Components Corp.70 Maxess Road Melville, NY 11747Tel (631) 396-7500Fax (631) 396-75753 Supplier Quality Personnel on Staff
Japan OperationsNippon Industries (Tokyo, Japan)
3 Supplier Quality Personnel on Staff
Taiwan OperationsNIC - EIAN (Taiwan)
1 Supplier Quality Personnel on Staff
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NIC Global Logistics Locations
Asia Operations: NIC Components Asia Pte Ltd 701 Sims Drive, #07-01 LHK BuildingSingapore 387383
Additional Sales Personnel in: Penang, Malaysia Hong Kong Shanghai, China
European Operations: NIC Eurotech Ltd14 Top AngelBuckingham Industrial ParkBuckingham MK18 1THUnited Kingdom
North American Operations Corporate Head Quarters: NIC Components Corp.70 Maxess Road Melville, NY 11747
Japan OperationsNippon Industries (Tokyo, Japan)
Taiwan OperationsNIC – EIAN(Taipei, Taiwan)
West Coast Operations: NIC Components Corp.2070 Ringwood Avenue San Jose, CA 95131
3PL: Monterey, Mexico Guadalajara,Mexico
3PL: Hong Kong
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NIPPON INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. (NIC JAPAN)
TOKYO, JAPAN
NIC COMPONENTS CORP.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN
NIC COMPONENTS CORP.
NEW YORK, USA
JAPAN
PRODUCTION
CHINA
PRODUCTION
TAIWAN
PRODUCTION
CHINA
PRODUCTION
NEW YORK
NORTH AMERICA
CALIFORNIA
NORTH AMERICA
UK
EUROPE
SINGAPORE
SE ASIA
EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS
Material & Information Flow
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
CORPORATE SALES & MARKETING ENGINEERING, MIS
NIC STOCKING FACILITIES
NORTH AMERICAN
CUSTOMERS
NORTH AMERICAN
CUSTOMERS
SE ASIA CUSTOMERS
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Global Support
Shared Unified Data-base
Move programs – builds from location to location seamlessly
Single Global Part Numbers No competing -disputing regional divisions