What could be done with supplies that are found to be defective?.
how much this homework will cost me Document Preview: Total Quality – Assignment BriefThis assignment is based on a case study in which a consultant (you) is asked to investigate a problem with an automotive assembly that is causing the company considerable embarrassment. You are therefore required to produce a report analysing the problem and making recommendations to:(a) Deal with the immediate situation, and(b) Prevent the problem from recurring.Although the assignment does involve the use of statistical tools to perform the analysis there is considerable scope for discussion of a number of factors both with respect to the purchasing policy and the engineering implications. Submissions providing a mere statistical analysis will only attract minimum marks. Higher marks will depend on depth and extent of discussion including the practicality of any recommendations.Points for consideration are:1.What tolerances are necessary to ensure non-defective assemblies?2.Is the critical dimension (protrusion of cotter thread) affected more by one part than by the other?3.Which suppliers are the likely cause of the problem?4.What difference would it make if statistical tolerancing was to be used and what would be the implications/assumptions?5.What could be done with supplies that are found to be defective?6.What longer-term steps might the company take? Above are just some suggestions, the list is not exhaustive.The ShacklePIN AND SHACKLE ASSEMBLYPROBLEMA private auto parts supplier obtains samples of original parts and arranges for them to be made and supplied by alternative suppliers. Suppliers were not provided with drawings or specifications only samples. This assignment concerns a three-part assembly for leaf spring shackles. The shackle, pin and cotter when assembled should be such that the thread of the cotter protrudes between 9 and 19 mm to allow for a washer and nut.Complaints have been received that the items, when bought separately, do not always comply with the above… Attachments: Total-Quality….docx
What could be done with supplies that are found to be defective?
