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Purpose

The purpose of this document is to define a Process Capability, Quality, and Relative Reliability (PCQR²) Benchmark Test Standard and Database subscription system for the evaluation of printed wiring board manufacturing processes and the mechanism that allows the comparative data to be accessible industry wide. This is in accordance with The National Technology Roadmap for Electronic Interconnections 2000/2001 published by IPC, which states that ''For a company to efficiently manage its supply chain it must identify the capability of its suppliers and make certain that their capability for manufacturing a product is consistent with the needs of the customer.''