“Our launch is slipping because suppliers haven’t finished PPAP.”
The launch date is fixed. Your supplier PPAP submissions are not. Every week of delay makes the date harder to hit, and the whole plan depends on a few people chasing emails.
Request a Situation ReviewWhat you're facing
- Several suppliers are behind on PPAP or first article, and nobody has one view of status.
- Suppliers are unclear on what level or elements you actually require.
- Rejected submissions go back and forth without clear feedback.
- The process depends on heroics that will not survive the next launch.
What this is costing you
- A missed launch date and a frustrated customer.
- Premium costs to recover schedule.
- Engineering time lost to chasing instead of engineering.
- Launch risk carried into production.
The questions you're probably asking
- Which suppliers are actually at risk of missing the date?
- What exactly do we need from each one?
- How do we speed this up without accepting weak submissions?
- How do we avoid this on the next launch?
What to do this week
- 1Build one status list: every part, supplier, required level, due date, and current state.
- 2Confirm requirements in writing with each supplier.
- 3Rank the parts by launch risk and focus on the top five.
- 4Set a weekly review with each at-risk supplier.
- 5Give clear, written feedback on every rejected element.
The Exceleor Path
- 01
Discovery
Understand the problem, measure where things stand today, and agree on what success looks like.
- 02
Define the engagement path
Most organizations don't know the path. We do. A proven method, tailored to your situation.
- 03
Training
Bring your people to a clear understanding of the requirements.
- 04
Implement and engage
Carry out the work jointly, with your people involved from day one.
- 05
Verify
Confirm the work was done and meets the requirement.
- 06
Validate
Confirm the original problem is actually solved, measured against the success measures from Discovery.
- 07
Transfer ownership
We collaborate throughout, so your team can run it without us.
- 08
Sustain and grow
We stay close, check in, and catch the next need early. We're here to make sure you succeed.
What you'll have at the end
- Approved submissions for the launch-critical parts.
- One visible status tracker for every supplier and part.
- Clear PPAP requirements your suppliers understand.
- A launch process that does not depend on heroics.
Why SupplySourceSync
- 30+ years of VP-level supply chain and quality leadership, including $1.85B in supply chain assets managed.
- Certified ISO auditor experience across aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, and electronics.
- Work with organizations such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Toyota, and Ford.
- We do the work with your people, prove the problem is solved, and hand you the keys.
SupplySourceSync is an Exceleor LLC company.
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