WHAT WE COVER
WTS supports BMW suppliers with a variety of parts and technologies, including:
WHY SELECT US
WTS provides professional quality management support for 100% of the time that BMW Spartanburg plants are running. WTS is not an email exchange organization that simply reports what is happening. WTS takes action to support the supplier to meet the needs of BMW and their Tier Suppliers. When action is needed, WTS is there, on the line, to support the supplier, managing the situation. Third party containment costs are high, line stoppage costs are extremely high, and administrative costs on complaints are increasing. BMW Spartanburg is increasing volume and raising baseline quality levels. The increasing quality costs will be substantial for suppliers who do not respond quickly. WTS's experience and on-site support will yield immediate financial benefit to the supplier.
ROB WISEMAN
23+ years of automotive experience, 10+ vehicle launches, strong BMW relationships in all departments.
WTS ASSOCIATES
Years and years of combined automotive experience, determination to get the job done right.
Why? Quick response is critical to managing a potential quality issue from becoming a major issue or line down situation.
Benefit: Reduced cost, improved supplier quality rating
Why? To fully cover BMW's shifts, 6+ people would be required by the supplier.
Benefit: Reduced cost to supplier
Why? Less than 1 hour response time to line issues (15 minutes typical)
Benefit: Opportunity to work with BMW to manage quality situations
Why? It is critical to understand BMW's processes and key decision makers to manage issues.
Benefit: The supplier has a collaborative environment to address issues
-- Pruefcubings, grain & color reviews, line trials, expedited parts, off-site inspection/assembly, root cause analysis
Why? The supplier will need data and a convincing presentation to qualify new parts, make changes and confirm quality causes.
Benefit: WTS provides engineering expertise and program management tools
Why? The data helps suppliers focus on critical issues. It also is a source of statistical data which can be the basis of quality improvement program prioritization.
Benefit: Data summaries can be used to proactively make improvements and avoid future quality issues