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CASE STUDY: Supplier Quality Engineers – Flexible and knowledgeable support for Tier 1 suppliers
The Challenge A Tier 1 automotive supplier faced an unprecedented increased workload due to an OEM launching a new model. Initially, this resulted in the need for a supplier quality engineer (SQE) to be supplied on a contract basis to alleviate the unforeseen pressure on the Tier 1 supplier’s own quality engineers so they could […]
09 Jul 21
BLOG – Quality expertise driven by quality technology
Remote working has become the norm. With this comes opportunities and challenges, including on the IT systems needed to support and maintain quality standards in manufacturing. Furthermore, a growing need for integration between suppliers and customers IT systems is now expected rather than being some futuristic flight of fancy. Listen to customers G&P has been […]
06 Jul 21
Case Study: Resident Engineers – Providing Expert Insight On-Site
The Challenge A supplier to a prestigious automotive OEM, like many manufacturers around the world, was not immune to the impact of COVID-19 on working practices. It faced a particular problem in that one of its own engineers was unable to work on-site at the OEM production facility due to consequences from the pandemic. Faced […]
28 Jun 21
CASE STUDY: Supplier Management – Measuring components in a temperature controlled environment
The Challenge G&P was requested by a Tier 1 customer to visit their OEM customer onsite to provide neutral measurement data to enable a dispute to be settled regarding part dimensions and whether the products were conforming to drawing. This was achieved by measuring the temperature of the measurement lab environment and ensuring that all […]
25 May 21
Automotive and aerospace quality excellence being transferred to other manufacturing sectors
More than 25 years of automotive and aerospace quality excellence now available to a range of manufacturing sectors G&P’s diversification drive aims to help other manufacturers maintain quality standards while dealing with the long-term impact of COVID-19 on working practices Last year alone G&P reworked more than 27 million parts for its customers to OEM […]
CASE STUDY: Off-highway – Addressing the immediate and long-term demands of off-highway engine production
The Challenge To implement a thorough review of supplier performance for a well-established manufacturer of industrial engines, primarily in off-highway use, to address any immediate or long-term production issues. To create a mutually beneficial working relationship whereby both the manufacturer and suppliers were fully aware of each other’s requirements and capabilities, both short-term and further […]
17 May 21
BLOG – A ‘model’ for maintaining quality in manufacturing
As a supplier of quality management services to the manufacturing industry, we help companies achieve the highest possible quality standards, while improving efficiency and reputation, together with reducing cost and waste. In order to improve our overall effectiveness and help regional, national and international manufacturers and suppliers further, we have developed an industry leading model […]
12 May 21
Quality management provider G&P celebrates 15 years in Hungary
G&P, a leading quality management provider, is celebrating 15 years in Hungary G&P employees work with manufacturers to maintain quality standards, increase efficiency and deliver cost improvements Located in Mór, G&P is now looking forward to another 15 years and more in Hungary Leading quality management provider G&P, which has particular expertise in the automotive […]
05 May 21
Pedal power replaces horse power on London 2 Paris charity bike ride
Geoff Cousins, chairman at G&P and blood cancer charity Cure Leukaemia, swaps the driving seat for the saddle The Cure Leukaemia London 2 Paris charity bike ride is set for September 2021 and is its biggest event in five years Money raised will go towards funding vitally important clinical trials to treat blood cancer The […]
21 Apr 21
CASE STUDY: Quality Management Support – Decisive Intervention Corrects Production Problem
The Challenge A leading automotive OEM, who were using leather seats manufactured by a supplier in mainland Europe, was experiencing production problems due to insufficient supply to meet its build schedules. The issue began when, after continuous reliable supply, the OEM modified the design of the seats to incorporate a new perforated panel. Ordering seats […]
19 Apr 21