Intertek Announces a New White Paper on Managing Questionable Supply Chains

12 Oct 2009

New white paper outlines how manufacturers can gain tighter control over their supply chains, through a combination of design/product validation, supplier audits and field inspections.

Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, has announced the availability of a new white paper titled: Managing Questionable Supply Chains.

Product recalls cost manufacturers billions of dollars a year, indicating gaps in quality control. Manufacturers face the need to control costs, and are looking for efficiency and savings in quality and product improvement. How can they manage problems with global sourcing, increasing number of product recalls, level of risk, etc?

This white paper discusses ways in which manufacturers can reduce supply chain risk through control over the design and production process, quality system and post-launch field inspections. Supply chain management can be tailored to the level of investment desired with the level of confidence needed.

The information is applicable to a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, appliances, building products, consumer products, furniture, HVAC, industrial, IT, life safety and security, and medical devices.

Visit the link below to download and learn how to strengthen the links in your supply chain.
www.intertek-etlsemko.com/supplywp

For further information, please contact:

Linda Hall
Field Marketing Manager
Telephone: 616-656-1347
linda.hall@intertek.com