Case Study

Deployment of APQP, PPAP, and quality management processes into a supply base.

A fully integrated programme working for a global wind turbine manufacturer, completing the training and deployment of APQP and PPAP across a supply base composing of 120 component manufacturers during the introduction of a new product.

Wind Farm Western Australia

Key achievements

Key Achievements

Quality Management Tools adopted by the whole supply base as a common way of working.
Tools installed as part of business operating systems right down to shop floor production cells.
Complete quality control and certified deliveries to the customer.
Component traceability, all launch builds phases achieve on time

New Product Introduction

Product Manufacturing Project management responsibility covering all aspects of supplier base.
Integrating activities with Client R&D, programme management, procurement, marketing, S&OP and the suppliers.
Deployment of APQP Across Program and Supplier Base.

Supplier Management

Quality Management Tools adopted by the whole supply base as a common way of working.
Tools installed as part of business operating systems right down to shop floor production cells.
Complete Quality control and certified deliveries to the customer.
Component traceability, all launch builds phases achieve on time

Quality Management

Quality assured components delivered to the client, full accountability for the product during build phases.
Institute a vigorous program of education and self-improvement at client and supplier base
Systems introduced in Customer returns analysis, containment, root cause principles, lessons learnt and embedded problem resolutions