Pros
Drawing interpretation
Suppliers pre-selections
Drawing reviews together with suppliers
PFMEA
Toolings, molds, fixtures, gauges involvement
Specifications analysis
Necessary deliverables discussion
RFQ's
Quotations analysis
Supplier selection
Supplier visits
Ordering
Tooling, process and product validations
PPAP
Customer release
Communication with suppliers and customers
Collaborating with people from different cultures
Reizen
Cons
Maintain patience during intermediary communication