What is an Approved Manufacturer List (AML)?

Having an approved manufacturer list (AML) reduces risk by ensuring that the manufacturers are properly vetted by your organization. It also reduces the likelihood of incorporating incorrect or obsolete parts into your product design.

*Source: https://www.siliconexpert.com/acl/

When selecting a contract manufacturer, it’s important to ask these questions:

• What is your pricing structure? Can you provide a breakdown based on raw materials, labor, overhead, and profit?
• Do you have a solid quality program in place? What are your certifications?
• Can you provide credit reports or similar documentation to demonstrate financial stability?
• Can you provide three customer references?
• How large is your company?
• What industries do you serve?

*Source: https://www.manufacturing.net

To maintain an approved manufacturer list (AML):

• Review the list on a routine basis and remove all at-risk parts
• Monitor pricing and lead times to ensure that the best manufacturer parts are being used
• Implement a process for requalifying and approving parts that are included on the list

*Source: https://www.siliconexpert.com