The Challenge A major tier 2 supplier approached G&P to assist with a parts supply issue that was resulting in consistently late deliveries and associated late payment and cash flow issues. Additionally, supplier payment terms couldn’t be supported and were stifling supply of raw materials and components to the tier 2 business. G&P installed a […]

Quality management provider G&P audited more than 169 million parts for its customers in 2021, a 44 per cent increase compared to 2020 and 34 per cent increase compared with pre-pandemic levels Parts reworked to manufacturer standards leaps by 82 per cent G&P also removed over 10.5 million substandard components from the manufacturing process last […]

Like most businesses in the UK and around the world, G&P has witnessed seismic changes to the business landscape. Now we prepare for the future by ensuring a strong customer focus remains the priority. Look back to look forward Lessons learnt can be invaluable. Of course, the pandemic has resulted in changes to the way […]

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 […]

Manufacturing suppliers need to urgently address production fluctuations A perfect storm of semi-conductor shortages, the ‘pingdemic’, the ending of furlough and the return of workers following summer shutdown will impact order books The timely advice comes from Geoff Cousins, chairman of quality management expert G&P and formerly the managing director of Jaguar UK A perfect […]

A renowned European manufacturing supplier is maintaining quality standards and reducing costs thanks to G&P G&P’s ‘extended workbench’ solution effectively creates one team between the customer and G&P’s own personnel Such has been the success that G&P has opened an additional facility in central Europe to provide the same solution to other customers A renowned […]

The Challenge  An automotive OEM was faced with an unexpected run on sales at the end of a model life that required production of unplanned units. Production volume was increased to fulfil the additional order demand, putting strain on the supply chain and prompting an audit of the injection moulding process in a tier one […]