Pilot Run

Limited production run used to validate equipment, process, quality controls, logistics and operator readiness before ramp-up.

Examples

01A pilot run of 200 coffee machines tests the new assembly line, test benches, packaging and outbound logistics before ramp-up.
02After the pilot run, the cross-functional team reviews every defect, cycle-time gap and missing part with an owner and due date.
03The pilot run reveals that the label printer cannot keep up with takt, which is fixed before the start of production.