F-16 pilot dies? Due to a counterfeit part?
“An Air Force investigation of a fatal fighter jet crash in 2020 quietly discovered that key components of the pilot’s ejection seat may have been counterfeit, Air Force Times has learned.” This story reminds us of the importance of quality. What were the lead time and cost drivers that allowed [...]
Post Pandemic Procurement: Risk Management, Supplier Qualification and Partnering, and Procurement
The Idaho Manufacturing Alliance hosted a Supply Chain Business Opportunities Conference March 14, 2023, Boise. The conference was well attended with a cross section of large and small businesses and service providers. I was invited to present on “Post Pandemic Procurement” strategies and tactics including risk management, supplier qualification and [...]
Post Pandemic Procurement Article 2: Supplier Qualification and Partnering Presentation
Post Pandemic Procurement Article 2: Supplier Qualification and Partnering Presentation- Idaho Manufacturing Alliance- March 2023 Debra Mervyn/ Mervyn Group and Mike Schindele/ Axiom Electronics Introduction This Article (2) is the second in a series (See Article 1 Risk Management) describing the material I presented at the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance Supply [...]