This podcast episode from Quality Inspection includes a discussion outlining a decision-making framework for selecting quality inspections based on production context, using a flowchart developed from nearly two decades of industry experience. Inspections are essential for verifying product quality at key stages—especially when working with external or upstream suppliers. If a … [Read more...] about Mastering Quality Inspections: When and How to Check Your Products?
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Switching Suppliers: Key Signs, Strategies, and Success Stories for a Smooth Transition
Switching suppliers is a critical but challenging decision for manufacturers, often driven by persistent issues like poor quality, communication breakdowns, or delivery delays. This article highlights the importance of precisely recognizing these red flags early and planning transitions. It shares how real-world cases, even involving large manufacturers, demonstrate the … [Read more...] about Switching Suppliers: Key Signs, Strategies, and Success Stories for a Smooth Transition
Podcast: Approved Vendor/Supplier Lists in Quality Management Systems
Kyle Chambers from Texas Quality Assurance hosts the Quality Matters podcast, aiming to make quality management engaging and accessible for businesses of all sizes. In the episode, Kyle shares insights and best practices learned over the past decade, focusing on practical ways to build and implement quality management systems. Key topics include conducting gap assessments to … [Read more...] about Podcast: Approved Vendor/Supplier Lists in Quality Management Systems
The Gartner Market Guide for Supplier Risk Management Solutions
Gartner's "Market Guide for Supplier Risk Management Solutions" highlights the pressing need for procurement technology leaders to address ongoing supply chain disruptions. Key concerns include supplier viability, cybercrime, and increasing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations. The guide emphasizes the importance of technology in monitoring, managing, and … [Read more...] about The Gartner Market Guide for Supplier Risk Management Solutions
Evaluating And Validating A Supplier’s Quality The Right Way
This article discusses the importance and methods of assessing a supplier's quality in manufacturing and production processes. The article emphasizes that a supplier's quality directly affects the final product's quality. It categorizes supplier quality into two key aspects: their operational behavior and support towards customers and their ability to provide the best quality … [Read more...] about Evaluating And Validating A Supplier’s Quality The Right Way
Coordinating Quality Decisions in a Two-Stage Supply Chain under Buyer Dominance
This academic article investigates quality decision-making in a two-stage supply chain under buyer dominance. The research delves into the complexities of quality control in supply chains, noting that increased screening efforts can considerably affect consumer satisfaction by reducing product returns and boosting demand. However, one key issue is that one actor in the supply … [Read more...] about Coordinating Quality Decisions in a Two-Stage Supply Chain under Buyer Dominance
Rethinking operations and supply chain management in light of the 3D printing revolution
This study looks into operations and supply chain management, given advances in 3D printing. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been hailed as a revolutionary technology for several decades, with the potential to disrupt traditional manufacturing and supply chain processes.As 3D printing use has grown, organizations have seen greater success, while others … [Read more...] about Rethinking operations and supply chain management in light of the 3D printing revolution
Closed loop supply chains 4.0: From risks to benefits through advanced technologies. A literature review and research agenda
Industry 4.0, focusing on more interconnective digital technology, has shown promising benefits for manufacturers and supply chains. Specifically, Industry 4.0 technologies could mitigate risks involving closed-loop supply chains, in which organizations rework their waste into new goods or products. This paper outlines two extensive reviews of the current operational risks with … [Read more...] about Closed loop supply chains 4.0: From risks to benefits through advanced technologies. A literature review and research agenda
5 Worst Consequences Of Poor Customer Service And How To Avoid Them
Devastating effects in business can be caused by inadequate customer service. Customers may choose competitors, resulting in revenue drops and increased costs. In this article, the top five consequences of poor customer service will be discussed with examples on how to negate them. When customers are treated poorly, they may defect to the competition. This causes consequential … [Read more...] about 5 Worst Consequences Of Poor Customer Service And How To Avoid Them
Quality and Compliance of Imported Products
To run a successful business, you want to make and distribute products that are at the right quality standard and that comply with the regulations of the countries of sale. I guess nobody will argue with that. But what do “Quality and Compliance” mean, in practice?They are often separated under different functions inside the same company. Why?Let’s look at … [Read more...] about Quality and Compliance of Imported Products
The competitive advantage of lean process creation
As the new manager at the site, I was trying to be respectful about what I was seeing. I had learned long before that there was always a reason why things were the way they were. Perhaps not a great reason, but a reason that made sense at the time. Then I walked into the environmentally controlled pump production room. It had been recently installed and was touted as the … [Read more...] about The competitive advantage of lean process creation
Supplier Selection Process
Suppliers are an integral part of any business, especially manufacturing. Supplier selection is the process of finding the right supplier for your business. It encompasses all the steps taken to find, select, and work with a supplier. Supplier selection is an essential part of making your product successful. The key to selecting the best suppliers is understanding what you … [Read more...] about Supplier Selection Process
Supply chain resilience in the UK during the coronavirus pandemic: A resource orchestration perspective
HighlightsThis paper investigates the resilience in the UK supply chains during the COVID-19.It shows the antecedents of the supply chain resilience during a severe disruption.Supply chain disruption orientation and alertness contribute to the resilience.Also, resource reconfiguration positively impacts supply chain resilience.Supply chain efficiency was not a priority for … [Read more...] about Supply chain resilience in the UK during the coronavirus pandemic: A resource orchestration perspective
How ESG is changing talent needs
As more companies take note of the ESG trend, I’ve been fielding client questions about how ESG is changing talent needsIn my view, ESG is having an impact in three key ways: It’s changing how we talk about the role of business in social and environmental issues, it’s catalyzing big new investments and it’s creating a demand for talent that the market is not yet ready to … [Read more...] about How ESG is changing talent needs