Supply Chain Management

GP-12 Inspection Requirements: Complete Compliance Guide for Automotive Suppliers Everything you need to know about GP-12 early production containment, requirements, implementation, and third-party verification GP-12 Overview: If you’re launching a new automotive component or implementing an engineering change affecting fit, form, or function, your OEM customer likely mandates GP-12 containment. This comprehensive guide explains GP-12 […]

Quality Escape Response Plan: Your Complete 24-Hour Action Guide Critical steps to contain the problem, protect customer relationships, and prevent line-down situations ⚠️ Experiencing a Quality Escape Right Now? Don’t wait—call our 24/7 emergency hotline immediately: (833) 784-9675. Our containment team can deploy within 2-4 hours anywhere in the continental US. The Reality: A quality

Quality Containment Services in Detroit, MI: Your Local Third-Party Inspection Partner Looking for quality containment services in Detroit? When automotive suppliers face quality escapes, production delays, or customer complaints, every hour counts. As Detroit’s trusted third-party quality containment partner, PTI QCS provides same-day deployment, GP-12 inspection, and 24/7 emergency response for Tier 1 suppliers across

In-House vs. Outsourced Quality Containment: A Strategic Decision Guide for Tier 1 Suppliers Understanding the key factors that determine the best quality containment approach for your automotive operation The Strategic Question: When quality escapes occur or GP-12 containment is mandated, automotive suppliers face a critical decision: build an internal containment capability or partner with third-party

First Steps After a Quality Escape | An Airtight 24-Hour Response Plan The First 24 Hours: A Tier 1 Supplier’s Airtight Response Plan to a Quality Escape A non-conforming part has reached your customer. The clock is ticking. This is your definitive, hour-by-hour playbook for crisis management. It’s the call every Plant Manager and Quality