Why do supplier qualification programs fail? There is increasing interest and sophistication in supply chain qualification, but there are several fundamental reasons why programs fail. Join Gil for this webinar as he journeys through some of the pitfalls of and ways to succeed with supplier qualification. As the former Divisional Global Safety Manager for Caterpillar, he was charged with developing a global supplier qualification program. Gil knows firsthand the challenges of supplier qualification and setting up a program for success. Please join us to hear about the common mistakes and learn more about successful qualification programs. This webinar will address issues from a national and global perspective and offer helpful tips for success.

1. Top 10 Reasons why
Supplier Qualification Fails
…And 10 ways to succeed

2. Presenters
Gil Diekhoff
Director of
Professional
Services, BROWZ
Former Divisional
Global Safety
Manager, CAT
Pat Cunningham
Director, Safety &
Auditing Services

3. Why Qualify The Supply Chain?

4. Why Qualify The Supply Chain?
Brand
Protection

5. Why Qualify The Supply Chain?

6. Why Qualify The Supply Chain?

7. And now the TOP 10…

8. Lack of leadership
commitment

9. Not understanding internal
stakeholder needs

10. Ineffective communication

11. Lack of supply chain buy in

12. Poorly defined or
inappropriate standards

13. Poor enforcement

14. Contractor/supplier
refusal

15. Lack of sophisticated
technology

16. Underestimating the need
for administrative support

17. Static
compliance
management

18. Beyond Compliance
‖ Continuous process improvement
Management system approach

19. 1. Lack of leadership commitment
2. Not understanding internal stakeholder needs
3. Ineffective communication
4. Lack of supply chain buy in
5. Poorly defined or inappropriate standards
6. Poor enforcement
7. Contractor/Supplier refusal
8. Lack of sophisticated technology
9. Underestimating the need for admin support
10. Static compliance management

20. QUESTIONS
Pat CunninghamGil Diekhoff