Supply Chain Tradeoffs
Abstract
Greg and Fred discussing the tradeoffs in reshoring. Many companies are considering bringing design and manufacturing back to the US or host country.
ᐅ Play Episode
SOR 819 Supply Chain Tradeoffs
SOR 804 Risk and Supply Chain
SOR 671 Supply Chain Controls and Checks
Supply Chain Controls and Checks
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discussing how we can insure we receive outsourced parts meet our requirements when we may not know what variances in specifications will affect your particular system.
ᐅ Play Episode
SOR 487 Reliability and Supply Chain
Reliability and Supply Chain
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the interaction of reliability engineering with supply chain management.
ᐅ Play Episode
SOR 183 How Do We Know They Know Their Process?
How Do We Know They Know Their Process?
Abstract
Tim and Fred discuss the questions and answers that can help buyers and engineers understand whether suppliers can be relied upon to manage their processes and avoid reliability problems.
ᐅ Play Episode
SOR 099 Matching Skills Across Your Supply Chain
SOR 098 3D Printing Impact on Supply Chain and Reliability
SOR 094 What to look for in Supplier Audit
Asking a Vendor for Reliability Data
Asking a Vendor for Reliability Data
Selecting as a supplier for components or subsystems involves many aspects including the desired reliability performance.
Once selected the ability of the supplier to provide items that meet or exceed the reliability requirements relies on their understanding of the requirements and operational conditions related to the specific item within the system.
It also relies on the supplier’s knowledge of their own design and manufacturing processes as it related to the reliability performance.