G&P Case Studies & News
CASE STUDY: Vehicle Technicians – Provide dedicated off-site expertise
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 […]
25 Jan 22
CASE STUDY: VT’s and EV’s – Rapid Intervention ahead of an EV launch
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 […]
24 Dec 21
CASE STUDY: Vehicle Technicians in 5 Countries – Maintaining quality really has no border
The Challenge To inspect 44 cars in five countries which had potential mechanical damage, which could lead to vehicle noise and drive failure. However, the cars had already been built and distributed throughout Europe to delivery depots. G&P only had 24 hours to plan for this challenge which required the expertise of two specially trained […]
08 Dec 21
Highly complex G&P project highlights how maintaining quality has no borders
A complex cross-border quality inspection by leading quality management provider has involved visiting five countries and inspecting 44 cars with potential mechanical issues. Not only this, the project was completed in just 3.5 days by two of G&P’s highly-skilled vehicle technicians using an electrical measuring device to inspect the potentially faulty component. Thankfully, all the […]
29 Nov 21
Case study: Fast Turnaround – Speed without compromising quality
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 […]
26 Oct 21
CASE STUDY: Supplier Turnaround – Underperforming OEM supplier transformed with record results
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 […]
24 Sep 21
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
Working practice disruption significantly affected manufacturing quality in 2020
Quality management provider G&P reworked more than 27 million parts for its customers in 2020 to OEM standard, a 73 per cent increase compared to previous four-year average G&P also removed nearly seven million substandard components from the manufacturing process last year G&P’s award-winning Quality Excellence Model and highly-skilled personnel are credited for helping its […]
07 Apr 21