A series of new business wins in the Chinese automotive market for 2022 have been announced by leading quality management experts, G&P.

In 2020 the aerospace industry directly employed more than 116,000 people in the UK, a significant number. Yet despite some forecasters predicting that the aerospace sector will recover rapidly when Covid-rates are under control internationally, there are many manufacturing businesses that are still showing a degree of caution and reluctance to staffing up in anticipation of the upturn. 

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 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 […]

Stephen Molloy, aerospace, defence and industrials director for the quality management services provider, G&P, has been re-elected to the board of the Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA). Established in 2003, the MAA is the voice of Midlands-based companies supplying the aerospace industry, helping to grow business revenues and create high-quality employment in the region, also forging […]

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 […]

The Challenge Accurate information upon which to make potentially crucial manufacturing decisions is vital in maintaining quality  standards throughout the production process. However, the accuracy of data used to support decision making or problem solving, such as serial numbers or run dates, can be undermined when it is manually inputted as human error enters the […]