Follows a proposed second source for wafers, packaging, test or a material through its qualification and release, and at later lifecycle reviews. The second-source qualification manager runs it with quality, reliability, operations and the product line manager.
MustThe reason for a second source is recorded: supply risk, capacity, a customer requirement, cost or a planned end of the current source.
MustThe scope is stated: wafers, packaging, test, substrate or a material, and which parts and grades it covers.
ShouldThe point by which the second source must be qualified is set against demand and the risks at the current source.
ShouldCustomer requirements for dual sourcing are collected from their agreements.
MustCandidates are assessed against the same criteria: capability, capacity, quality record, location and cost.
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