Purpose
A course for the procurement professional, the participant will learn to use the tools necessary to (1) statistically analyze incoming raw materials and supplies for potential capability; (2) statistically analyze incoming raw materials and supplies for short- and long-term control and capability; (3) perform and/or understand those studies necessary to purchase valid and reliable measurement devices and/or systems; and (4) statistically compare vendors/suppliers based upon quality, reliability, total cost, and delivery and service.
Time Requirement
4 days
Number of Participants
No limit
Prerequisites
An Introduction to Statistical Process Control and Capability, Advanced Statistical Process Control and Capability, Guidelines for a Practical Approach to Gauge Capability Analysis, and Statistical Methods for Management or Experimental Design and Industrial Statistics, Level I.
Primary Resource Materials
Statistical Methods for Procurement manual
Content Outline
- An Overview of Supplier Quality Assurance
- Model Premises
- Supplier Selection and Qualification
- Cost of Quality Accounting System
- Critical Characteristic Approval and Review System
- Statistically Assessing Incoming Materials
- Assessment Model
- Case Study I: Purchasing Oil-Based Coolant/Lubricant
- Case Study II: Purchasing Steel Wire (Coils)
- Statistically and Financially Comparing Incoming Materials and Suppliers
- A Comprehensive Model and Procedures for Vendor/Supplier Selection
- Case Study III: Purchasing Coated End Stock
- A Suggested Model for Acceptance Criteria for Purchased Machinery and Equipment