When AIAG announced that changes would be made to the APQP manual, MESH Works readied themselves. We obtained a copy of the new APQP manual and the new Control Plan manual. We also observed a demonstration led by Dave Mimms (AIAG), a part of the APQP and Control Plan revision workgroup, and Jeremy Hazel (Plexus
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Type the words “auto,” “procurement,” and “disruptions” into a search engine, and you’ll find an abundance of blogs, articles, and reviews discussing the automotive industry’s numerous challenges in terms of procurement processes over the past 5+ years. These challenges stem from various environmental and human-induced disruptions within the supply chain (such as COVID-19, tariffs, and
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Navigating the intricate world of automotive manufacturing requires precision, collaboration, and streamlined processes, which are not just preferences but absolute necessities. Adopting a cutting-edge platform is vital to revolutionize Supplier Relationship Management and Quality Management. Let’s explore the features and benefits that make each aspect of MESH Works a game-changer in the manufacturing industry. Empowering
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Forging Explained The metal forging market is divided into open-die, closed-die, and ring forging. In 2022, the open die segment dominated the metal forging market in revenue. Open die forging is suitable for forming simple components, such as sleeves, flats, rounds, hexes, discs, shafts, hubs, blocks, cylinders, and other custom shapes. Since it uses an
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What is a sourcing audit? Sourcing in today’s complex marketplace can be overwhelming for any buyer. The challenge lies in identifying reliable suppliers, evaluating their capabilities, and building trustworthy relationships. In response to these hurdles, sourcing audits for procurement are crucial to streamline procurement and ensure the highest quality standards. This article explores the benefits
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According to EuroGus and Redstone Manufacturing, just over 100 die casting foundries exist in Mexico. The top aluminum die casting manufacturers are Bocar Group, Nemak, Ryobi, Dynacast, and Pace Industries, with most of these bringing in $400 MM in sales. These companies specialize in and are competitive in high-volume applications and are primarily focused on
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Sourcing is an information overload. The steps of the buyer processes are also meticulous and exhaustive: Buyers must be able to identify the exact pieces they need from multiple suppliers, be able to compare and contrast the products and locations of different suppliers, stay on top of their RFQs to each supplier, and be able
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The turbulent events of the last two years brought the world, including the Metalcasting Industry, to a virtual standstill. With it, a realization of how dependent organizations are on close departmental interactions and supplier communities. Companies have reacted by shifting their focus towards collaboration and improving efficiencies. Purchasing is no exception. Many casting buyers still
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Think of commodity managers as the quarterbacks of the supply chain team. They need to collect a lot of supplier information, be quick decision-makers, and negotiate details but yet, see the big picture. The most successful commodity professionals constantly monitor market conditions to purchase when prices are ideal. They analyze risk, develop forecasts, study trends
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Hundreds of Tier 1, 2, & 3 CNC machine shops will need to pivot to more efficient sourcing strategies for purchasing bar stock in 2023. Automating purchasing to keep their supply stocked will be key for smooth and efficient operations going forward. The Current Situation ThomasNet has a list of 542 Steel bar stock
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Thirty months since our team members first learned about Coronavirus (remember calling it that!) there is a lot we have learned. It is sobering to think about over half a billion people around the world have contracted Covid and we have over 6.35 million recorded deaths (excluding China, which has stopped publishing its counts). According
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RFQ (request for quote) is a business process in which a company or public entity requests a quote from a supplier for the purchase of specific products or services. RFQ generally means the same thing as Call for bids (CfB) and Invitation for bid (IfB). Up until the 1990s, these kinds of requests were issued
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