A CHECKLIST FOR QUALITY - Custom Metal （质量检查表-定制金属）.pdf

A CHECKLIST FOR QUALITY ✓ Seven Questions to Gauge Quality in Metal Stamping Suppliers The Value of Quality ✓ Quality. It’s the #1 concern for OEM engineering and purchasing managers when evaluating and measuring vendors. BUT HOW DO YOU MEASURE THE VALUE OF QUALITY? In manufacturing, quality is often quantified in terms of technical specifications, low variation and zero defects. But quality has an intangible side known as excellence. When evaluating quality standards, it’s just as important to assess whether the organization has a total commitment to excellence at all levels, as it is to ask for objective information and statistics on quality-related practices. A metal stamping company will only deliver lasting value as a supplier when it demonstrates both best operational practices and a dedication to excellence. Ask a few tough questions ✓ Everybody talks quality, but does everybody practice it? When sourcing precision metal stamping companies, manufacturers would do well to ask the following questions when evaluating the level of quality. Checklist for Quality • What quality control processes are in place? • What equipment is used to ensure quality? Are they leveraging advanced technology? • What information technology is used and how is data shared? • What quality certifications do they hold? • What industry-specific experience do they have, and do they adhere to industry standards? • Are employees at all levels regularly trained on new quality standards? • Does the company demonstrate a commitment to zero defects? When posing these questions, it’s important to dig deep. You may be surprised how the responses may vary from one company to the next. Each question is addressed on the following pages to provide insight into the standards that shou