Remedial Actions for Organizations In Crisis:
A very large part of our practice is dealing with organizations who, as a result of a broken quality management system, find themselves in trouble with their customers, their registrar, and even government agencies.
Devos Associates are specialists in creating the action plan to help organizations quickly get back on track with the least amount of disruption to their operations. And we are committed to working with you during every step of the execution of the plan and the successful resolution of the problem.
Devos Associates are specialists in creating the action plan to help organizations quickly get back on track with the least amount of disruption to their operations. And we are committed to working with you during every step of the execution of the plan and the successful resolution of the problem.
Resolution of Major Nonconformances: Often, a significant system breakdown is identified by the QMS registrar as a major nonconformance. From training, to documentation simplification, to a complete system overhaul, our experts can help you make your system even better than new.
Resolution of Regulatory Noncompliance: An organization can find itself out of compliance with with government regulations for many reasons. Whether by mistake or by a lack of awareness of regulations, this is a very serious situation. Our experts can help you with identifying and meeting all product standards, testing requirements and other applicable governining regulations.
Containment Exit Strategies:
Containment is likely the most expensive and disruptive sanction that an automotive supplier can face. A rapid exit can save tens of thousands of dollars. Let Devos Associates work with you to create and manage your exit plan.
Containment is likely the most expensive and disruptive sanction that an automotive supplier can face. A rapid exit can save tens of thousands of dollars. Let Devos Associates work with you to create and manage your exit plan.
Supply Chain Management: As organizations reach further afield for low-cost supplier partners, the risk to their supply chain grows drastically. Devos Associates can work with you to perform risk-assessment audits on your potential suppliers and ensure that your particular needs for quailty and delivery are well understood and entrenched in your contracts. We can also create a customized supplier quality manual and assist with enforceable terms and conditions. A proper scorecard is the next step to ensure that all of your suppliers know where they stand with regards to meeting requirements and earning your satisfaction.
Resolution of Automotive "Special Status": In the automotive industry, a Q1 revocation, being placed on Top Focus, New Business Hold etc. can remove an organization from their customers' bidders lists and seriously jeopardize reputation and future business. Devos Associates has years of experience helping to rebuild quality and management systems and helping to restore customer confidence.
Representation with Customers: Devos Associates offers its clients full service, including sitting with clients in important customer/government meetings to advocate on behalf of their remedial action plans and on behalf of their management.