Total Quality Control: Streamline Supplier Qualification

Client Snapshot:

A US-based startup with a $2M turnover and recent funding of $5.5M was rapidly scaling its product sourcing capabilities across Asia. They assist global brands in developing and sourcing products from China, Vietnam, and India. To ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency, they partnered with Total Plant Setup for supplier qualification, audit programs, inspection plans, and cost of quality (COQ) frameworks tailored to the sourcing landscape.

Major Bottlenecks Identified

◾️ 40% suppliers lacked documented qualification or audit trails
◾️ High defect rates due to weak inspection protocols
◾️ Hidden quality costs increased total landed cost by 12%
◾️ Poor supplier onboarding slowed product development timelines

Solutions Implemented by total plant setup

◾️  Tiered supplier qualification matrix aligned with sourcing needs
◾️  Country-specific audit checklists with remote & on-site options
◾️  Material inspection workflows integrated with client’s ERP
◾️  COQ analysis model to track prevention, appraisal, and failure costs

Key Results Delivered

✔️ 85% of suppliers qualified within 6 weeks
✔️ Defect rate reduced by 48% in first two sourcing cycles
✔️ COQ visibility helped reduce hidden costs by 22%
✔️ 3-week faster average product onboarding time

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