The challenge

An Asia-based Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry delivered approximately 1,200 flywheel housings to the UK in readiness for uptake on an OEMs production line. However, it was discovered that due to a manufacturing error, the parts did not conform with the original drawings.

The Challenge With elimination of quality issues being a number one priority within the aerospace industry, senior executives from several engine manufacturing companies worked together to create a set of uniform standards. The resulting strategy group, the Aerospace Engine Supplier Quality (AESQ), continues to drive rapid change and deploy and support common supplier requirements, with […]

The Challenge A Tier 1 supplier of power steering systems for electric vehicles was unable to provide support at an automotive OEM in China, due to strict COVID-19 travel restrictions preventing non-residents from leaving or entering the province. This meant that the production of new vehicle units  at the OEM plant was unable to continue […]

The Challenge With up to 100 parts in each of its aerospace systems, a world-leading aerospace manufacturer was finding that non-conforming parts were regularly reaching the final assembly line or being shipped to outlaying locations for use as spare parts – a situation that is completely  unacceptable. In order to resolve this situation and also […]

A leading tier one automotive supplier was keen to improve its overall service to an automotive OEM preparing two new vehicle launches within a short timeframe and approached G&P to undertake its luxury interior trim and centre console containment and rework activity, and  reporting, in three client locations.

The Challenge An automotive manufacturer required vehicle technicians to investigate and validate powertrain technicalities as part of its new model introduction programme. The investigation needed to be conducted and any modifications actioned and integrated without disruption to the vehicle launch schedule. The OEM required the work to be done off-site with the provision of rework […]

The Challenge Ahead of an upcoming electric vehicle (EV) launch, a car manufacturer urgently needed retrofit work on its new model to meet delivery deadlines for its customers. Without a quick and efficient response, initial customer orders would be delayed, causing significant damage to the vehicle manufacturer’s reputation. With a tight deadline looming, the issue […]

The Challenge With a product launch imminent, an overseas automotive OEM urgently needed retrofit work on its new model to meet customer delivery deadlines. Without a rapid and efficient response, initial customer orders would be delayed causing profound reputational damage to the vehicle manufacturer. On this particular occasion there was a shortage of vehicle technicians […]

The Challenge An automotive supplier to an OEM was repeatedly failing to achieve On Time In Full (OTIF) deliveries. This was causing disruption to the OEM’s build line as the necessary parts were not being delivered to the OEM’s site in time. Furthermore, the supplier was also shipping poor quality parts to the OEM during […]

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 […]