The automotive industry is a highly complex ecosystem in which every piece of the puzzle has a significant impact on the final quality of a vehicle. The protagonists in the management of PPM (Parts per Million) levels to ensure that components meet quality requirements are SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance) and SQE (Supplier Quality Engineering) However, there is one factor that is often underestimated but plays a critical role in PPM control: effective communication with suppliers.
PPM management is a task that can be carried out in collaboration. Open and effective communication with suppliers is the invisible thread that connects all stakeholders in the supply chain. Here are several reasons why communication is important in PPM management: