SQA Sponsoring PDA Data Integrity and Security Symposium
Have you ever wondered what impact network security gaps can have on your data? Which auditing requirements for Data Integrity should your team be sure to implement? Does moving to a Cloud-based system compromise the state of your organization’s compliance? Find out the answers to your Data Integrity questions at the PDA Southern California Data […]
Team SQA Tours the Port of Long Beach
On January 22, the SQA team was invited to tour the Port of Long Beach, one of the nation’s largest shipping and receiving facilities. We had a great time joining ISM-LA on this educational behind-the-scenes trip through the port. Here are some interesting facts we uncovered while cruising through the terminals: The Port of Long […]
Steps to Improve Supplier Quality
To uphold the strongest business model possible, companies can implement the Japanese idea of Kaizen, or, the principle of continuous improvement across all areas of a company. But businesses often choose to focus resources on certain areas. In turn, some areas of the business model may be inadvertently neglected. For instance, have you recently examined […]
Why is Supplier Quality Important?
Imagine a customer approaching your store, a big smile on his or her face. The customer greets the doorman with a cheery “Hello!” and they exchange pleasantries. He or she enters the store, looking forward to a fulfilling trip. This person isn’t just another customer; this person is a patron who repeatedly returns to the […]
Supplier Quality Management Best Practices
To remain competitive, continuous improvement is necessary in all areas of a company. Too often, focus is kept on product development and customer service, and Supplier Quality Management is neglected after suppliers have been chosen. However, it is important to recognize the necessity of maintaining consistent standards of quality in all of the company’s current […]
5 Secrets to Superior Supplier Quality Management
We know that supplier quality management includes ensuring that raw materials and supplies arrive on time and meet quality requirements. A great way to achieve business results, and exceed them, is to work with a supplier that understands the care that goes into your business. When you manage supplier quality management effectively, you can surpass […]
Tips on Hiring the Best Supplier Quality Manager
These are the key qualities to look for in a Supplier Quality Manager: Passion.When a person has passion, they have an internal drive to excel. They have a clear understanding of what the job demands and they are excited about their tasks. They require less management and they are easier to motivate in difficult […]
Supplier Quality Audits: What is the Proper Way of Doing It?
Why do we conduct supplier quality audits? Before we go into specifics, we should first understand what an audit is and why it’s necessary. An audit is a process of checking whether a supplier adheres to the industry standards set by independent organizations and the law. An audit is usually performed by a third party, but […]
5 Questions For Better Supplier Management & Performance
(Download Infographic of this blog post) How do you manage supplier performance to ensure your products are delivered on time and according to the exact specification? Communication between buyers and suppliers should be two-way, with both parties learning from each other. The buying organization can often improve its own performance as a result of supplier […]