Consigned assembly begins with boards and components supplied by the customer. A complete kit, controlled documentation and clear receiving checks are more useful than a box of unlabeled parts.

Prepare a kit that can be reconciled

Provide a packing list tied to BOM references and quantities. Separate revisions and mark do-not-populate positions. Keep manufacturer labels with the packaging when available. Confirm whether loose parts, cut tape, trays or reels are acceptable for the proposed process before shipment.

Agree responsibility for shortages

The build quantity and the kit quantity are different numbers. Setup losses, damaged packaging and shortages may affect what can be completed. Obtain a project-specific overage requirement and define how discrepancies are reported. Do not ship a substitute without releasing an approved change to the BOM.

Include the process information

Consigned materials do not remove the need for Gerber data, CPL coordinates, assembly drawings or test instructions. Identify special polarity, moisture and thermal handling requirements. Define inspection coverage, reject handling, unused-material return and the point at which the kit is accepted as ready for assembly.