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Services Offered

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Pre-Potential Supplier Assessment (PSA)

The PSA process is typically the first step in a supplier getting on an OEM’s bid list.

I have supported GM’s Technically Approved Supplier List (TASL) process for almost 20 years and was a founding author of AIAG’s CQI-27.

I am well suited to assist suppliers in successfully navigating this process.

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Problem Solving

Quality issues can negatively impact a suppliers bid list rating.

Quickly and effectively dealing with issues utilizing Statistical Engineering strategies and principles provides confidence that any issue can be addressed.

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Process Evaluations and Assessments

With almost 20 years of supplier evaluations across 13 countries and 4 continents, I present an unbiased review of current process practices and recommendations for quality and efficiency improvements.

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Process Optimization

Problem solving often ends after root cause analysis. Employing Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) techniques to ensure robust solutions ensures that the problem does not resurface and can often lead to further quality and efficiency improvements.