Introduction
Supplier quality issues can cause major disruptions in manufacturing and logistics operations. This course covers advanced tools for supplier quality planning, audits, PPAP, and root-cause analysis. Participants will apply structured problem-solving techniques and collaborative improvement methods. The course is ideal for complex supply environments.
Course Objectives
- Apply advanced quality tools
- Manage supplier audits
- Implement supplier quality plans
- Conduct root-cause analysis
- Drive supplier improvement
Target Audience
- Supplier quality engineers
- Procurement managers
- QA/QC professionals
- Manufacturing engineers
- Vendor managers
Course Outline
- 5 Sections
- 0 Lessons
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- Day 1: Supplier Quality Framework• Quality strategy
• Supplier classifications
• QMS evaluation
• Quality metrics
• Supplier scorecards0 - Day 2: Advanced Quality Tools• FMEA
• Control plans
• Statistical process control
• Capability analysis
• Quality audits0 - Day 3: PPAP & Qualification• PPAP elements
• Sample testing
• Production validation
• First article inspection
• Qualification protocols0 - Day 4: Root Cause Analysis• 8D methodology
• Ishikawa diagrams
• 5-Why analysis
• Containment strategies
• Corrective action plans0 - Day 5: Supplier Quality Improvement• Joint improvement projects
• Continuous monitoring
• Escalation models
• Re-evaluation cycles
• Final improvement proposal0
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