510 words, 1.9 minutes read. By Gerard Blokdyk APQP 1 big thing: Communicate program financial issues to the Account Manager for resolution with the customer. The big picture: Be confident that your staff applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency, (internal) customer services Read more…
473 words, 1.8 minutes read. By Gerard Blokdyk APQP 1 big thing: Create and use performance indicators to drive product quality during the development phase. The big picture: Review and evaluate designs and implementations for compliance with development guidelines and standards and provide constructive feedback to improve product quality and Read more…
525 words, 1.9 minutes read. By Gerard Blokdyk APQP 1 big thing: Maintain and monitor action item list Prepare and analyze performance data against defined parameters. The big picture: Make sure the Program Manager does not implement the detailed actions required for project completion but instead focuses on leading the Read more…
499 words, 1.8 minutes read. By Gerard Blokdyk APQP 1 big thing: Investigate technologies, processes and methods for improving efficiencies and increasing product quality and reliability. The big picture: Ensure your operation inputs to planning and auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to Read more…
624 words, 2.3 minutes read. By Gerard Blokdyk APQP 1 big thing: Analyze warranty claim data and report on opportunities for improvement to the business unit. The big picture: Interface so that your organization manages, coaches, and develops a high performing Supplier Quality team that meets agreed upon objectives which Read more…