In an earlier paper, we established the importance of Design for Manufacturing

(DFM) in today’s PCB manufacturing environment. PCBs designed using those

techniques typically experience reduced failure rates, cost less to manufacture, and

minimize waste during production.

While DFM certainly represents a powerful tool for PCB manufacturers, it is

one component of a broader Lean Manufacturing (Lean) philosophy focused on

eliminating any production component that does not deliver value to the customer.