Objective

The purpose of This assignment is to enable the students to explain the requirements for companies to embark on supplier quality management initiatives. Besides, the students should also be able to identify the challenges faced by the companies regarding supplier management programmes and propose possible solutions.

REQUIREMENT

QUESTION 1
a. The supplier quality management programme is a good initiative to bring together quality suppliers to provide a pool of certified suppliers for buyers to work with. However, not all suppliers can join the programme due to some restrictions in terms of system compatibility, structure and others. Explain the
 equirements or criteria for companies to embark on supplier quality management programmes.

b. Some supplier companies, although they are eligible to participate in the supplier quality management programme, are having difficulties joining the programme because of various issues ranging from management issues to implementation issues. Identify the challenges faced by these companies regarding participation in the supplier quality management programme and propose their possible solutions.

QUESTION 2

Purpose:
The purpose of this assignment is to enable the students to organise and implement the supplier quality management programme. At the end of the process, the students should be able to decide on the selection of qualified suppliers based on the established criteria.

Requirement:
a. Imagine that you are going to organise a supplier certification programme for your company involving several interested suppliers. Outline (with adequate explanation) the steps and
processes involved from the identification of potential suppliers to the certification of qualified suppliers.
 
b. Using your company as an interested buyer, choose three companies that are considered potential suppliers for your company. Assess these companies using the criteria for quality supplier certification and decide whether these companies are eligible for certification or otherwise with adequate justification.


1. What are the requirements or criteria for companies to be eligible to participate in the supplier quality management programme?

2. What are the factors that hinder the companies from participating in the supplier quality management programme?

3. What are the potential solutions to address the constraints faced by these companies to enable them to join the supplier quality management programme?

4. What are the processes or steps involved in organising a supplier quality management programme?

5. Where can you find the information on the potential suppliers that is important to use in deciding the right qualified supplier?

6. What kind of information of the potential suppliers should be collected and analysed?

PART II

Online Class Participation

Discuss the following topic(s) in the forum and submit proof of your participation in the online discussions:

1. What are the requirements or criteria for companies to be eligible to participate in the supplier quality management programme?

2. What are the factors that hinder the companies from participating in the supplier quality management programme?

3. What are the potential solutions to address the constraints faced by these companies to enable them to join the supplier quality management programme?

4. What are the processes or steps involved in organising a supplier quality management programme?

5. Where can you find the information on the potential suppliers that is important to use in deciding the right qualified supplier?

6. What kind of information of the potential suppliers should be collected and analysed?