October 2024, Release Notes

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Engineering module – ECN/PCN

An ECN is used to document and control changes in product design, such as modifications in specifications, materials, dimensions, or functional attributes. It’s part of Engineering Change Management (ECM), ensuring that design updates are clearly documented and approved before implementation.

Oct24_1.pngBasic Information section of the ECN includes Part number, Customer Name, Customer ECN number, Revision details, Change description and type.

Oct24_2.pngNext, Users can fill the Current Inventory Levels section to understand the existing inventory levels for a smooth and cost-effective transition.

Oct24_3.pngNext, users can fill the details of ECN Cost section to understand the impact of change on production and supply.

Oct24_4.pngUsers can attach additional documents related to feasibility study by clicking on the button.

Next, in the Engineering change effects section users can upload documents by selecting the project in which the ECN is implemented and attach the documents by clicking on the button.

Oct24_5.pngThe associated documents will appear in the APQP Documents tab with the corresponding ECN number tag.

The ECN then can be submitted for approval to relevant authority by clicking on the Save & Submit for approval button.

ECN – Milestone: Users can create a timeline to monitor the ECN progress

Oct24_6.pngProject Milestones – Project milestones locking

Users now have the option to run milestone activities in a sequential manner to identify overlapping dates.

Oct24_7.pngUsers are asked for confirmation if the milestone activities dates are overlapping.

Oct24_8.pngThe overlapped dates are highlighted on the milestone chart.

Oct24_9.pngSRM

Project Request – Search bar made smarter

Additional parameters added to the search bar.

Oct24_10.pngMesh Marketplace – Allow buyers to confirm or deny multiple responses at same time on bids.

Oct24_11.pngMESH Marketplace – Suppliers are directly added to My Supplier List after the buyer approves the submitted NDA

MESH Marketplace – Buyers can now add suppliers from My Supplier list while creating new bids without requiring NDA

Oct24_12.pngMESH Marketplace à Buyers can now preview submitted NDA’s in the portal.

Oct24_13.pngMESH Sourcing à Upgraded Supplier Profiles are displayed on top for better visibility to buyers.

Oct24_14.pngMy Partners – Supplier tiles in My Partner list now displays missing documents icon and hovering over it displays the missing document name.

Oct24_15.pngAPP Development

Project Request – Users can pull parts from Part library to Project request parts details section using the existing part option

Oct24_16.pngDashboard – Users can now view notifications by clicking on the bell icon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q 1. What is the new ECN/PCN feature added in the October 2024 release?

Ans. The new ECN/PCN feature helps users document and manage product design changes. This includes changes to specifications, materials, dimensions, or functionality. It ensures traceability and approval processes under Engineering Change Management.

Q 2. What information can users record in the ECN Basic Information section?

Ans. Users can record part numbers, customer names, customer ECN numbers, revision details, change descriptions, and the type of engineering change.

Q 3. How does the Current Inventory Levels section help during an ECN?

Ans. It shows the current stock, which helps teams plan affordable transitions and lower scrap or rework.

Q 4. How does the ECN Cost section support decision-making?

Ans. This section allows users to evaluate how a design change affects production, tooling, purchasing, and supply chain operations.

Q 5. Can users attach feasibility study documents to an ECN?

Ans. Yes. Users can upload all supporting feasibility documents directly to the ECN to improve traceability and review processes.

Q 6. How are ECN-related documents linked to APQP projects?

Ans. Users can choose the APQP project impacted by the ECN. Related documents will automatically show up under the APQP Documents tab.

Q 7. How does the ECN approval workflow work in MESH?

Ans. Once the details are completed, users can select "Save & Submit for Approval." This will send the ECN to the designated authority for review and sign-off.

Q 8. What is the ECN Milestone feature introduced in this release?

Ans. Users can now make milestone timelines for ECNs. This helps teams monitor progress, deadlines, and dependencies throughout the change lifecycle.

Q 9. What does milestone locking mean in APQP project milestones?

Ans. Milestone locking ensures users finish activities one after another. This approach prevents scheduling conflicts and helps identify overlapping dates.

Q 10. How does the system notify users about overlapping milestone dates?

Ans. If milestone dates conflict, the system shows a confirmation message and highlights the overlapping timelines on the milestone chart.

Q 11. What improvements were made to the Project Request search bar?

Ans. The search bar is now smarter. It includes extra parameters that help users find project requests more quickly with better filters.

Q 12. What is the new batch confirmation feature for Marketplace responses?

Ans. Buyers can now confirm or deny several supplier responses at the same time. This speeds up the bid evaluation process significantly.

Q 13. How are suppliers added to My Supplier List after NDA approval?

Ans. Once a buyer approves a supplier's NDA submission, the supplier gets added to the buyer's My Suppliers list.

Q 14. Can buyers add suppliers to new bids without NDA?

Ans. Yes. Buyers can now select suppliers from their existing My Supplier list and add them to new bids without having to resubmit an NDA.

Q 15. How can buyers preview supplier-submitted NDAs?

Ans. A new preview feature lets buyers see every NDA submitted through the Marketplace right in the portal.

Q 16. What change was made to supplier profile visibility in MESH Sourcing?

Ans. Upgraded supplier profiles now show up at the top of search results. This change boosts visibility for buyers and encourages better engagement with suppliers.

Q 17. How does the missing documents icon in My Partners help buyers?

Ans. The supplier tile now shows an alert for missing documents. When you hover over the icon, it specifies which documents are missing. This helps with tracking compliance.

Q 18. What enhancement was added to Project Requests in the mobile app?

Ans. Users can now pull parts from the Part Library into a Project Request using the new “Existing Part” option. This feature reduces manual data entry.

Q 19. How do users view notifications in the mobile app now?

Ans. A new bell icon notification center lets users quickly see updates, alerts, and system messages right from the app dashboard.

Q 20. How do these October 2024 updates improve sourcing, project management, and engineering workflows?

Ans. These features simplify engineering change control, improve supplier management, speed up bid evaluation, enhance document traceability, and provide a better mobile experience. This leads to better decisions and quicker execution.

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