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PEC电子英语证书考试-电子工业常用词汇解释 Approved vendor list (AVL): a listing of all approved sources, in addition to part descriptions and part numbers. Bill of materials (BOM): a comprehensive listing of all components and subassemblies that go into a specific product, showing the quantity of each required to assemble the item. Box-build: a term commonly used to describe assembly work other than printed circuit board (PCB) production. The electromechanical assembly process involves enclosure fabrication, installation of subassemblies and components, and routing of cabling or wire harnesses. Contract manufacturing: production of products on behalf of an OEM, in which the design and brand name belongs to the OEM. Contract manufacturers have made it possible for some companies to operate without owning any brick-and-mortar factories. Price pressure and the need for global product expansion are driving the growth of contract manufacturing. Any contract manufacturer should provide an advantage that isnt already part of the OEMs infrastructure. Also see electronics manufacturing services and outsourcing. Contract manufacturer (CM): a company that engages in product assembly, engineering services, order fulfillment and product distribution. A CM usually works on behalf of an OEM. However, OEMs can also function as contract manufacturers. Core competencies: activities or practices, such as product development, deemed by a company as critical to its long-term success and growth. Typically, core competencies are based on skills or knowledge sets rather than products or functions. They provide return on investment and act as a barrier for other companies trying to enter the market. Many manufacturers choose to focus on core competencies and outsource production tasks. Most OEMs plan to keep their high-level engineering and design work as internal competencies, particularly as they apply to new products and high-end products. Corrective action request (CAR): an action item that surfaces where