Should Supplier Evaluations be a Strategic Global Supply Management Process?

Author(s):

Rodeghier, Jill
Ms. Jill Rodeghier, Supplier Support Engineering Manager, Delphi Corporation, 765-730-5292, jill.rodeghier@delphi.com
Chang, MS, Engr, PE, John C.
John C. Chang, MS, Engr, PE, Staff Engineer – Supplier Quality & Development, Delphi Corporation, 248-813-4354, john.c.chang@delphi.com
Stegner, Jonathan R.
Jonathan R. Stegner, General Director, Global Supply Management, Delphi Corporation, 248-813-2094, jon.r.stegner@delphi.com
Kemp, Ph.D., C.P.M., Robert A.
Robert A. Kemp, Ph.D., C.P.M., President, Kemp Enterprises, 515-221-2503, kempr@mchsi.com

92nd Annual International Conference Proceedings - 2007 - Las Vegas, NV

Abstract

This presentation uses available supplier evaluation models and builds to process improvement programs that weld supply chains into a cohesive, competitive, and cost-effective system to maximize total value. It includes "how to" problem solving tools, models and systems that can be used to eliminate problems forever leading to Zero Defect Culture.