Supplier Audits and Assessments
Supplier development
Turn a capable but inconsistent supplier into a reliable one. Structured, on-site development with measurable targets.
01What the service involves
Supplier development programmes help suppliers meet the buyer's requirements consistently. QUALITAS TR starts from audit findings and performance data, agrees an improvement plan with the supplier and buyer, and works on site with the supplier's team to implement it.
Typical topics include process control and capability, control plans and PFMEA, measurement system analysis, inspection planning, special process control, problem solving, APQP and PPAP readiness, packaging and logistics, and the supplier's own sub-supplier management.
02Why buyers need it
Changing suppliers is expensive and slow. Often the better option is to develop a supplier that has good technical capability but weak systems. Turkey has many such suppliers: strong engineering, flexible production, but less structured quality planning than buyers expect.
Development led by an independent engineer who speaks the supplier's language is faster and more sustainable than remote corrective action requests.
03Typical applications
- New suppliers before series production
- Suppliers on escalation or controlled shipping
- Nearshoring transfers from Asia to Turkey
- Preparation for customer audits or PPAP
- Capacity and capability expansion
- Sub-supplier development for tier 1 suppliers
04Methodology
Baseline
Audit and performance data establish the starting point and priorities.
Plan
Improvement plan with actions, owners, dates and measurable targets.
Implement
On-site workshops and coaching; documents and controls built with the supplier.
Measure
Progress tracked with KPIs: ppm, delivery, audit score, capability indices.
Sustain
Follow-up audits confirm the changes are embedded.
Cost of quality profile
Relative cost index for prevention, appraisal and failure in three typical supplier situations.
Failure costs usually fall faster than prevention costs rise.
05Applicable standards and references
The AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC) provide a common framework that suppliers and buyers recognise. Development content is aligned with your supplier quality manual.
06Deliverables
- Gap analysis
- Supplier development plan
- Workshop records and implemented documents
- Monthly KPI report
- Close-out audit report
07Customer benefits
- More reliable supply from existing suppliers
- Faster nearshoring ramp-up
- Lower ppm and fewer escalations
- Supplier capability you can build on
- Reduced inspection costs over time
08How QUALITAS TR supports you
See the supplier development engagement model for how a typical programme is structured.