Firewall Optimization in Hungary

To improve delivery and product quality at a Tier 1 supplier of seat frames, we supported our client on-site in Hungary with the goal of sustainably reducing firewalls along the supply chain that were implemented to secure OEM quality requirements between the supplier and the OEM.

OUR SERVICES

  • •On-site technical support by two experienced engineers
  • •Analysis and management of firewalls within the supply chain
  • •Consulting on defect resolution and quality improvement
  • •Standardization and documentation of quality processes

PROJECT SCOPE

Two experienced engineers on-site to conduct defect analyses and to introduce and verify effective corrective actions.

THE CHALLENGE

The supplier struggled with a high defect rate, unstable processes, and frequently changing, inexperienced personnel. The multitude of quality problems led to several firewalls along the supply chain, incurring high effort and costs for all parties involved.

OUR SOLUTION

  • •Daily creation of an overview of all active firewalls
  • •Support in the introduction and implementation of effective corrective actions (e.g., 8D reports)
  • •Creation of standardized defect catalogs to unify quality assessment
  • •Verification of the sustainable implementation of defined measures
  • •Organization and supervision of transport trials for process reliability

The Result

Transparency across all firewalls along the supply chain

Significant reduction of inspection activities through targeted defect resolution

Improved product quality and reduction in complaints

Sustainable stabilization of delivery processes at the supplier

Foundation laid for future dismantling of firewalls