Supplier Qualification Top to Bottom

This program identifies the elements needed to provide a business with the best performance of suppliers.

Understand how to bring together the concepts of TOTAL COST, LEAN THINKING/PRACTICES, CERTIFUCATION PROCESS OF SUPPLIERS and the new relationships necessary to ensure success. The instruction will demonstrate how to set clear, mutually acceptable goals with your suppliers.

With the knowledge and practical methodologies learned in this program, you will have the ability to boost your suppliers performance.

Why you should Attend

How to develop a collaborative relationship to obtain peak performance
What is the methodology is in creating an environment that engenders a productive exchange of ideas
What is the basis of supplier selection?
Minimize the time chasing down symptoms rather than addressing core issues
What is the relationship between TOTAL COST and TOTAL QUALITY?

Areas Covered in the Session

THE OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
- Addressing change & measurement
- Concepts affecting performance
  - Lean thinking, preventative maintenance
LEADERSHIP
- The supply base and its development
- Establishing a proactive relationship with suppliers
WHERE TO BEGIN?
- Addressing the Supplier Certification process
- Supplier selection & development expanded
SUPPLIERS
- How many suppliers is enough?
- What's in it for them?
HOW TO IMPLEMENT
- Who will be involved & why?
- How long will it take?

Who Will Benefit

Purchasing - Directors, Managers, Agents & Buyers
Target Companies: For marketing (Examples) Primarily Manufacturing Enterprises but the principles apply to all!
All Industries! - Automotive, Electronic, Communication Device (Phones - Recording etc.)

Speaker Profile

Michael W. Gozzo, , CPIM, CSCP, CQA is President and Founder of THE TOTAL BUSINESS CONSULTING GROUP, LLC., a firm specializing in counseling and education of all levels of management in the areas of Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Demand Flow Technology, Just-In-Time, Total Quality Control, Manufacturing Systems Implementation, Inventory Control and Production/Operations Management.

Recent involvement with Silicon Valley Leaders in Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing practices and ISO include Cisco, Infineon, Sunrise Telecom, PerkinElmer, Philips Semi-conductor and SanDisk. Mike Gozzo went to Germany to train operational personnel at Lufthansa Air Cargo. He has been associated with Lean practices: pull systems, quick change, 5-S, VMI, cell design and others.

Mike has traveled and worked extensively in Canada, England, Hong Kong, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, South Africa, Thailand, Bahrain, U.A.E., Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Taiwan. He has an Executive Program Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of New Haven, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut. He is certified as CPIM & CSCP by the Association of Operations Management (APICS)/Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM). Is also a Certified Instructor (IDP) for APIC/ASCM, internationally.

Mr. Gozzo is the co-author of "Made in America - The Total Business Concept" and several other books and numerous published articles. He has developed over 50 courses which can be customized for the respective client.