The Challenge Ahead of an upcoming electric vehicle (EV) launch, a car manufacturer urgently needed retrofit work on its new model to meet delivery deadlines for its customers. Without a quick and efficient response, initial customer orders would be delayed, causing significant damage to the vehicle manufacturer’s reputation. With a tight deadline looming, the issue […]

Stephen Molloy, aerospace, defence and industrials director for the quality management services provider, G&P, has been re-elected to the board of the Midlands Aerospace Alliance (MAA). Established in 2003, the MAA is the voice of Midlands-based companies supplying the aerospace industry, helping to grow business revenues and create high-quality employment in the region, also forging […]

The Challenge To inspect 44 cars in five countries which had potential mechanical damage, which could lead to vehicle noise and drive failure. However, the cars had already been built and distributed throughout Europe to delivery depots. G&P only had 24 hours to plan for this challenge which required the expertise of two specially trained […]

A complex cross-border quality inspection by leading quality management provider has involved visiting five countries and inspecting 44 cars with potential mechanical issues. Not only this, the project was completed in just 3.5 days by two of G&P’s highly-skilled vehicle technicians using an electrical measuring device to inspect the potentially faulty component. Thankfully, all the […]

Like most businesses in the UK and around the world, G&P has witnessed seismic changes to the business landscape. Now we prepare for the future by ensuring a strong customer focus remains the priority. Look back to look forward Lessons learnt can be invaluable. Of course, the pandemic has resulted in changes to the way […]

The Challenge With a product launch imminent, an overseas automotive OEM urgently needed retrofit work on its new model to meet customer delivery deadlines. Without a rapid and efficient response, initial customer orders would be delayed causing profound reputational damage to the vehicle manufacturer. On this particular occasion there was a shortage of vehicle technicians […]

Historical new car warranty costs at highest during the 12 months after launch Pressure on cost-down in manufacturing can be at odds with maintaining quality Manufacturers can protect themselves by addressing quality issues at source Vehicle manufacturers must protect themselves from warranty claims during new car launch periods by driving back quality issues into the […]

Strong customer focus creates numerous benefits A strong customer focus is more important than ever as businesses look to build long-lasting, and mutually beneficial, relationships. G&P itself is proud to have supported many businesses for numerous years, ensuring they maintain quality standards, whether that’s in the automotive, aerospace, off-highway, rail or marine industries. First impressions […]

The Challenge An automotive supplier to an OEM was repeatedly failing to achieve On Time In Full (OTIF) deliveries. This was causing disruption to the OEM’s build line as the necessary parts were not being delivered to the OEM’s site in time. Furthermore, the supplier was also shipping poor quality parts to the OEM during […]

G&P’s Hungarian team members celebrated 15 years in Hungary with a very special birthday picnic. Fun-filled activities for all to enjoy included a football championship, giant team games, a dynamic rapid massage, archery, a cartoonist and a cooking competition. Dino Kyriacou, CEO at G&P, said: “What better way to celebrate our milestone birthday than by […]