Material kitting, product kitting and single parts packaging are three processes used within the manufacturing industry. These processes involve picking product, efficiently packing it into a box, and sending it out for shipment to a customer. Kitting and single parts packaging involve the same process, though there is a slight distinction between the two and what benefits they offer to your company.
The kitting process in manufacturing is the taking of two or more related parts and putting them together in a single kit, typically under one SKU. Purchasing several individual parts is time consuming, kits simplify this process as parts are pre-packaged and occasionally pre-assembled. On the production floor, workers can utilize kits by implementing them into their product build, taking less time to locate individual products.
Manufacturers may enjoy the concept of adding packaging and kitting services, but they must first determine which kind of kitting operations best suit their company’s needs. Pre-kitting, product kitting, just-in-time kitting, and material kitting are the four types of kitting that a manufacturer can use. Among these four, material kitting is the most common kitting approach used by manufacturers for a wide range of small components or customized products since it saves time, increases assembly efficiency, and adds an extra layer of quality control that can help eliminate errors.
Electronic component kitting is a manufacturing process that refers to the physical act of assembling a production-ready kit of parts and components for delivery to a point of assembly in order to manufacture an electronic device. The use of electronic component kitting allows the assembly line to operate faster and more efficiently. Having kits on hand is a low-cost solution that will reduce the production of the many complexities of production. It can assist you in saving time, organizing your workspace, and freeing up production space.
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