process

All articles tagged “process”.

Understanding the Supplier Audit Process

Understanding the Supplier Audit Process

Factory Audits/Supplier Management
Supplier audits are critical in fostering continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention, and aiding in the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. A supplier audit process scrutinizes factors that could lead to increased costs or financial losses due to supplier underperformance. Watch our video: Supplier Audit Process Components An effective supplier audit process […]
5W2H of Process Audits: What You Should Know

5W2H of Process Audits: What You Should Know

Factory Audits/Quality Control
We’ve used 5W2H to discuss Product Quality Control before, and now we’re using this popular tool to provide insight regarding process audits. Who? Quality auditors are often certified and/or have other applicable training specific to the types of audits they perform. Quality auditors must be professional, ethical and objective. They must be able to select […]
What are our quality engineers doing on-site during inspections?

What are our quality engineers doing on-site during inspections?

Pro QC
We receive questions relating to quality inspections and the inspection process quite often. One of the most common questions we receive concerns the benefits of inspecting products for quality prior to shipment.  The short answer is that inspections reduce overall quality risks and cost! Another question we receive often relates to what happens during a product […]