G&P Case Studies & News
Highly complex G&P project highlights how maintaining quality has no borders
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 […]
29 Nov 21
BLOG – BUILDING FOR SUCCESS
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 […]
23 Nov 21
Case study: Fast Turnaround – Speed without compromising quality
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 […]
26 Oct 21
New model launches must prepare against warranty claims
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 […]
25 Oct 21
CASE STUDY: Supplier Turnaround – Underperforming OEM supplier transformed with record results
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 […]
24 Sep 21
CASE STUDY: Recruitment – Recruiting the best for the best
The Challenge G&P was approached by an automotive OEM to recruit English speaking quality auditors to conduct checks at a supplier which had manufacturing facilities in eight countries. Recruiting the best candidates to fulfil a specific brief in a short timescale would have been problematic without G&P’s enviable database of fully qualified personnel. Indeed, it’s […]
26 Aug 21
CASE STUDY: IT Integration – IT Integration Eliminates Human Error
The Challenge Accurate information upon which to make potentially crucial manufacturing decisions is vital in maintaining quality standards throughout the production process. However, the accuracy of data used to support decision making or problem solving, such as serial numbers or run dates, can be undermined when it is manually inputted as human error enters the […]
12 Aug 21
CASE STUDY: Insider Knowledge – How QTrak has benefited from inside experience
The Challenge QTrak, G&P’s unique real-time web-based quality management IT system that has been developed totally in-house, had to fully address the varying needs of G&P’s customers in their drive to maintain quality standards, no matter what manufacturing sector they were in. This also included taking into account the range of different personnel using the […]
29 Jul 21
Innovative overseas operation maintains manufacturing quality standards and drives down costs
A renowned European manufacturing supplier is maintaining quality standards and reducing costs thanks to G&P G&P’s ‘extended workbench’ solution effectively creates one team between the customer and G&P’s own personnel Such has been the success that G&P has opened an additional facility in central Europe to provide the same solution to other customers A renowned […]
22 Jul 21
CASE STUDY: Injection Moulding – A case of NOT breaking the mould
The Challenge An automotive OEM was faced with an unexpected run on sales at the end of a model life that required production of unplanned units. Production volume was increased to fulfil the additional order demand, putting strain on the supply chain and prompting an audit of the injection moulding process in a tier one […]
19 Jul 21