Engineering Change Order (ECO)

An Engineering Change Order (ECO) is a formal document used to manage modifications in a product's design or manufacturing process. When issues are identified or improvements are needed, an ECO outlines the specific changes required, the reasons for those changes, and the impact on cost, schedule, and quality. It ensures that everyone involved is informed and that the adjustments are implemented systematically. Essentially, an ECO helps organizations control and document updates to a product to maintain consistency, quality, and compliance throughout its lifecycle.