Established vendor relationships are critical to complex daily operations in industries like automotive manufacturing. When a vendor repeatedly fails to meet expectations, the “obvious” solution might seem to be finding a replacement. However, many businesses choose to stick with familiar vendors rather than explore alternatives….
In automotive manufacturing, quality is non-negotiable. Every part, component, and process must meet rigorous standards to ensure the vehicles on the road are safe, reliable, and high-performing. With numerous suppliers contributing to the complex assembly of an automobile, maintaining high quality across the supply chain…
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is a framework designed by the auto industry consisting of techniques and procedures for the quality development of new products that will satisfy the end-user. There are a multitude of methods that can be incorporated into this framework. Taken together,…
For Women’s History Month, let’s delve deeper into the journey of women in automotive manufacturing. It is an industry often associated with male dominance, but women have had major influence and involvement from the start. Women work on assembly lines, in sorting facilities, and more…
In the fast-paced world of the automotive industry, maintaining brand reputation is non-negotiable. Every component that goes into creating a vehicle must meet stringent quality standards to ensure customer safety, satisfaction, and loyalty. This is where Quality Containment Service providers step in working diligently behind…
Making continuous quality improvements in your automotive manufacturing ensures the consistency of the products your customers receive. It also helps you comply with industry-specific standards to elevate the safety of your vehicles. This reduces the number of defective parts that could lead to vehicle recalls…
Quality management in the automotive industry encompasses all aspects of doing business. This includes regularly making quality checks to ensure the products meet safety standards, prototype specifications, and other requirements before distributing a product. Prioritizing quality management increases drivers’ and passengers’ safety and satisfaction. It…
On Wednesday, three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work developing lithium-ion batteries. In a complex, electrochemical process, lithium-ion batteries deliver power to many of the devices people use every day. They are in the mobile phone in your pocket, on…
Flat tires or dangerous blowouts may soon be a thing of the past. Michelin is working on manufacturing an airless wheel assembly technology for passenger vehicles called Uptis, which stands for Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System. Michelin Group Executive Vice President of Research and Development, Eric Vinesse, said…
Just like regular gasoline cars, not all hybrid systems are created equal and this includes their batteries. Jump-starting any car is dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. In general, most hybrid vehicles can be jump-started just like a regular car with a…
