Managing suppliers can be challenging due to fluctuating quality, frequent supplier changes, process alterations, production disruptions, material shortages, and communication issues. These complexities are compounded by an array of regulatory and compliance requirements, making supplier risk a bear to manage, even for experienced quality departments.
ASQ Instructor Kevin Posey, MBA, RAC will guide you through practical steps, tools, and strategies to minimize risks associated with your suppliers. He will introduce his proven risk assessment criteria and, drawing on 30+ years of experience, help you reframe your supplier assessment approach to improve product quality, on-time deliverability, customer satisfaction, and, importantly, increase profitability.