The majority of their competition doesn ’ t do as much detailed inspection as Qual-Fab , and Qual-Fab ’ s number of minimal RMAs and DPPM quality metrics shows this .
On-time delivery is another priority . Qual-Fab consistently achieves a 100 percent OTD rate for their Kanban and VMI commitments . Their unwavering focus on quality is evident in their mission statement : “ Qual-Fab is dedicated to the singular task of producing the highest quality sheet metal parts and assemblies , on time with a zero-defect rate at the lowest possible cost in a managed inventory environment .” They said , “ If we make 1000 parts , we want 1000 good parts .” This dedication to zero defects is a key reason their overall quality acceptance is top tier in the industry .
He also described how errors will occur with most manufacturers . He noted that how a business like his handles mistakes or problems , is a measure of character . Williams manages all estimates and then turns the project to the production manager . Kanban and VMI are utilized to manage inventory for many of their customers .
The dedicated Plant Manager , Greg Parish , has been with Qual-Fab since 2012 . He started his journey in the industry in 1991 in deburring and has since learned all the machines in the factory , working his way up . He said , “ At Qual-Fab , we invest in state-ofthe-art equipment , a testament to our commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry .” However , he and Williams acknowledged the challenge of hiring new talent due to a lack of regional job training . They said it is an area they are actively working on so they can expand their team .
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