Applying Quality Standards (AQS) -Assess.pptx

Applying Quality Standards (AQS) -Assess Quality of Received Materials  Write QN if the statement affects the quantity of work and QL if the statement affects  1. Poor scheduling of work 2. Failure to meet expectations for product quality, cost or service  3. Custom...

Applying Quality Standards (AQS) -Assess Quality of Received Materials  Write QN if the statement affects the quantity of work and QL if the statement affects  1. Poor scheduling of work 2. Failure to meet expectations for product quality, cost or service  3. Customer/ client dissatisfacti  4. Preventable accidents 5. Misuse of sick leave What comes into your mind when you hear the word: “Quality”? FACTORS IN SELECTING MATERIALS 1. Selection of material It is the is the ability to choose the materials using the following considerations: a. Cost of the material The amount of purchasing the materials. b. Environmental consideration Anything that leads to the pollution of soil, water and air, especially its energy consumption c. Chemical properties A material property evident during the time of its use will show chemical d. Physical Properties The identifiable and unique aspect of a material most particularly its basic capabilities. e. Mechanical attributes f. Company producing the material The business name provides identity to the business and the product it produces, especially when the enterprise produces unique and amazing products. 2. Testing of the material The key to obtaining data for a project, performing failure analysis, or understanding material interactions. 3. Cost of the material Will you buy material which is less expensive but worst in quality? Will you buy material  The characteristic of the materials to be used for specific project 1. Of good quality 2. Reliable 3. Suitable for the application/pur poses 4. Low Cost  FAULT IDENTIFICATIO N and REPORTING Things to be considered:  A. Receiving Materials 1. Match the packing slip to the items received and ensure that the materials are destined on tour department.  A. Receiving Materials 2. Make sure that you are receiving the materials indicated on the purchase order. A. Receiving Materials 3. The materials should be in an acceptable condition.  A. Receiving Materials 4. Terms regarding the installation and/or set up of equipment are met.  A. Receiving Reports: Whenever goods are received: 1. The person receiving the goods must document all goods received for each  A. Receiving Whenever goods are Reports: received: 2. Any exceptions must be noted so that partial payments can be processed or defective  C. Return of Merchandise 1. When the merchandise received is incomplete or defective, the supervisor will return the materials to the supplier or to the store where it was bought.  D. Make an Inventory Report of the Materials 1. All materials received must be listed and be reported to monitor how many materials are already on hand, purchased or damaged.  D. Make an Inventory Report of the Materials 2. Effective management checks are an important means of providing assurance of the integrity and security of the benefit processes.  D. Make an Inventory Report of the Materials 3. They are also useful in identifying training needs  D. Make an Inventory Report of the Materials Because it indicates possible weaknesses in procedure and ensuring the section meets its accuracy target set for Best Value Performance Indicators purposes. “Why is it important to always check the quality of the materials you are choosing or buying?”