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Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011 Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118 Treatment of Quality in Utility Specification and Procurement of Network Equipment
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Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011
Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118
Treatment of Quality in Utility Specification and Procurement of
Network Equipment
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011
Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118
Treatment of Quality in Utility Specification and Procurement of
Network Equipment Background Specifications References Factory Inspections Post Tender Quality Control Summary
Frankfurt (Germany), 6-9 June 2011
Many problems in the past Operational and financial
impact Appointment of
Specifications Manager in ESBN
Works with Asset Managers to drive quality improvement
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Background
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Quality criteria in the Tender Specification Quality Management Systems Routine and Type Tests Track Record
Production experience At least X years…
Service experience Installation in at least S EU Utilities With a service experience of Y years… of at least Z units
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Specifications
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Essential to request in specification Obtain named individual Verify volumes and experience Difficulties when sold through agents
They won’t help you pick the best but will help you avoid the worst!
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References
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Audit Template Raw material through to end
product Factory Internal QC Procedures Review recommendations in
last Quality audit Capability & experience of
Test Area Test equipment calibration Any future plans for the factory?
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Factory Inspections
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Compliance with Type & Routine Tests Monitor initial deliveries QA Groups – internal and external Change notification from supplier to ESBN Contingency Plans
Alternative suppliers Supplier minimum stock holding
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Post Tender Quality Control
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Need to ensure continuous high quality product Drive for quality improvement is ongoing in ESBN Considering future options re financial penalties! Value of Quality to a Utility
Quality Assurance in ESBN is not a replacement for supplier’s internal Quality Control but is a
focussed way of dealing with suppliers to ensure acceptable standards exist in all plants in the
Supply Chain.Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118
Summary
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