Buying and Supplying Quality

Quality begins with materials, parts, components, and strong customer/supplier relationships and continues after the product is finished. This book provides new ideas, methods, and insights into achieving quality improvement initiatives for the purchasing and production functions in a step-by-step process.Contents:Strategy for Obtaining Quality from Suppliers Product Requirements The Price of Quality Supplier Evaluation and Selection Legal Aspects Tools for Quality Improvement Evidence of Conformance Inspection and Testing Problems and Corrective Action Working Relationships with Suppliers Alternatives and Trends