Companies within the Aerospace industry have long since recognised that although they compete to gain market share, they also share common challenges. In the past they have created differing techniques and methods to try and achieve the same results. To address this, the aviation, space, and defence industry established the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG)… Read more »
For almost any manufacturer, accelerating the time to market of new product introduction is a key strategic imperative within the constantly changing nature of today’s market environments. Aspirational growth targets are fundamental to future business strategy and a large part of achieving this growth will involve the introduction of new opportunities and new products into… Read more »
As we welcome in the new financial year for many companies, it’s time to spring clean your stores and refresh your inventory policy. “The holy grail of Supply Chain is having the right stock of the right product is ever elusive…you’ll never get it right 100% of the time – but you can get close… Read more »
It is important to validate all processes and controls to ensure that they are fit for purpose and in full operation. As an example IATF 16949 requires us to conduct Internal Audits at system, Manufacturing process and Product levels covered in the following clauses:-. 9.2.2.2 Quality System Audits 9.2.2.3 Manufacturing Process Audits 9.2.2.4 Product Audits…. Read more »
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) states that, “The average German worker produces more in four days than a British equivalent does in five.” The ONS report pointed out that there has been a nosedive in productivity for every member of the G7 since the financial crisis of the late 2000s, but the impact on the… Read more »
Daily Management is concerned with completing ‘a day’s work in a day’. To be successful managing day to day we need to manage the following; work demand must be clearly understood which generates the plan. The plan has to be appropriately resourced with people, equipment, materials and information. Performance against the plan must be clear… Read more »
Best practices for New Product Introduction process have been in existence for nearly 30 years. In this blog, Industry Forum’s principal consultant for New Product Introduction and Life Cycle Management, Robin Talwar, will present a view on the most common challenge with adopting best practices, an approach to trial as a solution and some tips… Read more »
UPDATED 12th June 2019: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a cross functional systematic and analytic process to identify, analyse and mitigate risk related to product design and manufacturing. When used correctly it fully supports Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and improves customer satisfaction through emphasising defect prevention. In addition IATF 16949 requires that… Read more »
The overwhelming feeling when we talk about Brexit is that of confusion and an overall lack of clarity. The question on everyone’s lips – “What do we need to do?” At Industry Forum we are committed to providing a valuable service so when you asked us for advice and clarity, we listened. Join us for… Read more »
Time is slipping by to ensure compliance with Rolls-Royce supplier requirements. On 2nd April 2018, Rolls-Royce Aerospace made an update to their Supplier Management Systems requirements document SABRe, now at edition 3, which added a mandate for compliance with AS/EN/SJAC 9145:2016. This was supported by a direct notification to suppliers (NTS 427) issued on the… Read more »
