Testimonials
BMW: Donna Brown, Senior Buyer
This note is acknowledgement that BMW Mfg., in conjunction with Draexlmaier Automotive, has successfully utilized Palmetto Precision's milling services on previous projects. Several buyers, quality representatives and engineering personnel from our plant have visited Palmetto Precision and have found your team to be innovative, helpful and able to quickly solve issues.
Donna Brown
Senior Buyer, TSM4
BMW, MFG LLC
Procurement Quality Assurance
As a supplier to BAE Systems, you are aware of the significant number of contracts awarded to the company during the past few years. Our success is securing them is due, in large degree, to a focus on the customer and initiatives undertaken by the company to be the best in class. This business philosophy is grounded on a commitment to the concepts of lean manufacturing and to continually improve processes to make them more reliable and efficient.
A significant part of this concept is the existence of an integrated reliable supply chain, originating from the customer and extending to our suppliers. The existence of a supplier relationship based on shared values and commitment to consistently provide complaint parts is needed to support the demands of short lead times necessary to provide on time delivery to our customer.
In a lean manufacturing environment, even infrequent rejections cause significant disruptions in the flow of materials and parts through the system. The non value added activities associated with rejecting, disposition, reworking or returning parts and inspection upon receipt use resources which could eb better utilized for continuous improvement activities.
We, therefore, continually monitor the procurement process to make certain existing objectives are being met and identify areas where improvement activities must be taken to achieve receipt of 359 parts.
We recognize that the rating you achieved is due to the commitment and dedication of your employees to providing complaint parts on a timely basis. Their efforts are appreciated and they should be complimented.
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Sincerely,
Procurement Quality Assurance
BAE Systems - U.S. Combat Systems
