Project Overview

The core objective of this optimization activity is to reduce total material cost without changing any electrical performance, functional definition and reliability requirements of the Bluetooth gateway.

Sourcing & Validation

The component team screens alternative passive and electromechanical parts, including resistors, capacitors, crystal oscillators and board-to-board connectors.

Each candidate substitute goes through sample comparison bench test, continuous high-temperature aging and compatibility matching verification.

Supply chain risk evaluation is conducted simultaneously to assess lead time stability, MOQ condition, geopolitical risk and long-term sourcing sustainability.

Change Control & Delivery

Components passing all validation gates are updated in the controlled BOM. Change notification is issued to procurement, warehouse, production and quality departments, and guided pilot lots are arranged on the SMT line to verify assembly consistency and solderability.

The whole change process is controlled by formal ECN workflow to ensure zero impact on product appearance, function and field performance. Target unit cost saving and annual gross margin improvement are tracked after full switching.