ECR to ECO to ECN Procedure and numbering system

[Jim_M]

I have been in Document Control for over 10 years and I am taking on a new position as such with a strong emphasis of Engineering Changes (any or all changes). In this new position I will set up the system and forms to be used. What are your opinions on combining these 3 steps to a minimum of too forms or better yet one form. As such we could have the ECR and ECN carry the same number (such as ECR/ECN 1076). What are your thoughts on that. Thanks!

 

[PaulJSmith]

Welcome to The Cove, Jim!

That's how we do it at our company. We have an ECR/N form that serves as both the initial Request and the Notice when completed.

 

[Jim_M]

That to me seems the best way to do it. So does it keep the same number regardless of it being an ECR or and ECN?

 

[PaulJSmith]

Ours do, since it's the same form. It also eliminates any confusion as to what ECR generated what ECN. It works well for us.

 

[Husaini Ujang]

Hi friends. Care to share the ECR/ECN combine form? I am currently setting up a engineering change procedure and this would definitely help. Thanks in advanced!

Br
Bob@Malaysia