Solectron moves toward RoHS compliance
-- Purchasing, 12/29/2005
Solectron Corp. says 85% of its production capacity worldwide complies with the European Union’s Restriction on the Use of Hazardous Substances law that bans the use of lead and other hazardous substances.
Solectron had established an environmental compliance leadership team in January 2004 to develop and implement a lead-free and RoHS-compliant transition program across the company's manufacturing sites worldwide. The team established the company's RoHS strategy and policies to drive uniform capability, qualification, certification and readiness standards. The team then aligned participation and support from all of Solectron's manufacturing facilities, including new product introduction (NPI), printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), enclosures, system build and the services repair facilities. Solectron says each of its sites: • Validated the capability of its lead-free soldering and rework capabilities by completing Solectron lead-free/ROHS designed surface mount technology (SMT) and plated through hole (PTH) test vehicle builds and associated laboratory mechanical and failure analysis tests.• Demonstrated its knowledge and ability to manage lead-free/RoHS, end-to-end, through warehouse and logistics management processes.
• Established a competency level based on training and a structured self-assessment program.
• Demonstrated its competency through a Solectron corporate on-site audit, which evaluated each sites' preparations, controls, technical understanding and compliance readiness. Solectron worked closely with its suppliers and customers in the early lead-free/RoHS transition stages. This helped ensure a smooth transition for all supply chain partners.
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