by admin | Jun 8, 2017 | Uncategorized, Business Management, Improvement, Manufacturing, PPAP, Quality Management
So you’ve got a new customer and they are sending some work your direction from the previous vendor. You make the parts to print, do the first article inspection or PPAP and its perfect. However, the customer rejects that parts because they do not fit! The...
by admin | Apr 27, 2017 | Business Management, Improvement
Parents always tried to teach their kids the importance of making a good first impression. As we got older and began dating and then went on job interviews, making a good first impression became very important. Doing some back-ground work to know what people liked or...
by admin | Dec 20, 2016 | Uncategorized, Improvement, Manufacturing
When working with a new client we like to start with their calibration program because it is a good way to define what ISO really is asking of your company. Many companies have no calibration system or do not have an understanding of what is truly required. ISO...
by admin | Oct 4, 2016 | Uncategorized, Business Management
The latest revision of the ISO standards, ISO 9001:2015, encourages a process approach when developing, carrying out and enhancing the strength of the quality management system. The aim of process mapping is to improve client satisfaction by meeting customer...
by admin | Jun 23, 2016 | Improvement, Manufacturing, PPAP
Local OEM’s are taking a cue from the automotive industry and requiring a set of documents called PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process) from their suppliers during the introduction of a new part. For many small manufacturers this level of documentation can appear...
