Novatro’s readiness gate: Machine, Man, Material, Method, and Measurement must each be confirmed before a job enters the schedule.

A structured list of every material, component, and sub-assembly required to produce one unit of a finished product, with quantities and units of measure.

Corrective Action, Preventive Action. A formal process that identifies the root cause of a nonconformance and implements actions to prevent recurrence.

The elapsed time from the start of one unit to the start of the next on a given operation or machine. Distinct from lead time, which includes queue.

The proportion of units that complete a process step without requiring rework or rejection. A direct measure of process capability.

The document that confirms materials received from a supplier match the purchase order in quantity, specification, and condition.

The assignment of all direct and indirect costs to a specific production job, allowing margin to be calculated at the job level rather than averaged across periods.

A pull-based inventory replenishment signal. When a bin is emptied or a stock level falls below a trigger, a replenishment order is placed automatically.

Total elapsed time from customer order to delivery. Includes processing time, queue time, inspection, and transit. Usually much longer than cycle time alone.

Software that manages and monitors production on the shop floor in real time, bridging the gap between planning systems and physical operations.

A formal record that documents a product, material, or process that has failed to meet a specified requirement, with disposition and corrective action linked.

A composite metric: OEE = Availability × Performance × Quality. World-class is considered ≥85%. Most precision shops start between 60–70%.

An error-proofing mechanism that prevents a mistake from occurring or makes a defect immediately obvious if it does occur. Physical or digital.

The sequence of operations required to manufacture a part, defining which machine or cell performs each step, the standard time, and quality check points.

A documented procedure defining how a specific operation or task is performed, ensuring consistency regardless of which operator runs the process.

Available production time divided by customer demand. The pace at which the line must produce to meet demand without over- or under-producing.

Comparison of estimated job cost (from BOM and routing) to actual job cost (from captured labor, material, and machine time). Drives quote improvement.

Materials and parts that have entered the production process but have not yet been completed and passed final inspection.