Feasibility of both the processes and the designed product is an
indicator of quality for the customer and an outcome measure
for the R&D group. Design for manufacturability (DFM) has
been a focus for Collin for the past four years, as indicated
in Figure 7.1-4. In addition to having a feasible product and
process design, Collin knows that receipt of information in a
timely manner to facilitate production lead times is also highly
desirable. In the past four-plus years, Collin has improved
from 95% to nearly 100% in OTD of process and product
designs.