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Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118

Treatment of Quality in Utility Specification and Procurement of Network Equipment. Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118. Treatment of Quality in Utility Specification and Procurement of Network Equipment. Background Specifications References Factory Inspections Post Tender Quality Control Summary.

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Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118

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  1. Treatment of Quality in Utility Specification and Procurement of Network Equipment Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118

  2. Treatment of Quality in Utility Specification and Procurement of Network Equipment • Background • Specifications • References • Factory Inspections • Post Tender Quality Control • Summary Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118

  3. Background • Many problems in the past • Operational and financial impact • Appointment of Specifications Manager in ESBN • Works with Asset Managers to drive quality improvement Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118

  4. Specifications • Quality criteria in the Tender Specification • Quality Management Systems • Routine and Type Tests • Track Record • Production experience • At least X years… • Service experience • Installation in at least S EU Utilities • With a service experience of Y years… of at least Z units Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118

  5. References • Essential to request in specification • Obtain named individual • Verify volumes and experience • Difficulties when sold through agents They won’t help you pick the best but will help you avoid the worst! Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118

  6. Factory Inspections • Audit Template • Raw material through to end product • Factory Internal QC Procedures • Review recommendations in last Quality audit • Capability & experience of Test Area • Test equipment calibration • Any future plans for the factory? Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118

  7. Post Tender Quality Control • Compliance with Type & Routine Tests • Monitor initial deliveries • QA Groups – internal and external • Change notification from supplier to ESBN • Contingency Plans • Alternative suppliers • Supplier minimum stock holding Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118

  8. Summary • Need to ensure continuous high quality product • Drive for quality improvement is ongoing in ESBN • Considering future options re financial penalties! • Value of Quality to a Utility Quality Assurance in ESBN is not a replacement for supplier’s internal Quality Control but is a focussed way of dealing with suppliers to ensure acceptable standards exist in all plants in the Supply Chain. Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118

  9. Thank You Trevor LUCY – IE – S1 – 1118

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