A practical approach to service-supplier certification
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The service-supplier certification is necessary in the improvement of quality management among service and manufacturing companies. In the research performed by D.A. Garvin, there are eight dimensions of quality and these dimensions lead to customer satisfaction. The certification process involves the determination of measurable factors of the service to be provided, establishment of performance parameters on the measurable factors and improvement goals. The long-term customer-supplier relationship is maintained through continuous improvement.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1998
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Considerations for global supplier quality
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The initial investigation and supplier visit are two phases involved when searching for an international supplier. It is necessary to seek supplier availability worldwide. Also, a feasibility study about the background and stability of the company and the country being considered must be performed in the partner selection. An ISO 9000 certification is an adequate criterion when surveying a potential partner. The five elements and items of supplier survey are evaluated to determine the capability of the potential partner.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1998
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