Adding a new manufacturing supplier should not slow down the work you need to get done. But for many buyers, supplier onboarding requires much more than sending over a purchase order. The process can include audits, quality reviews, supplier forms, NDAs, and internal approvals that must be completed before production can move forward.
At GTR Manufacturing, we understand those requirements, and we work to make the onboarding process as efficient as possible.
Supporting Supplier Audits With an ISO-Certified Quality System
We’re always eager to partner with a new customer, but we understand that, from the customer’s side, adding a new supplier may require more internal work. Many companies will need to qualify a supplier before large orders can be placed, and that can include many different administrative steps.
These steps are important, but they can also slow down a project if a supplier is not prepared. We’re always ready to help your process move as quickly as possible, and our team is focused on responsiveness to help you reach production faster.
GTR is ISO 9001-certified, and our quality team is available to support customer audits. We have the resources in place to walk customers through the audit process and help them complete supplier approval efficiently, with a six-person quality team that is ready to support you.
One Supplier Approval for Multiple Capabilities
A major advantage of working with GTR is our status as a single-source solution, and that can simplify the onboarding process. When a customer completes an audit, they can choose to qualify GTR across all of our capabilities, including:
We’ll help you schedule audits across facilities and capabilities so they can make the most efficient use of their time.
Opting to qualify all capabilities at once will simplify future purchasing. If you begin with sheet metal work and later need cable and harness support, you won’t have to start onboarding from scratch with a new supplier.
Scaling Fast After Onboarding
But when a customer needs to move quickly, GTR is ready to help. One customer that we recently onboarded, for instance, grew from hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual business to millions in only a matter of months. Their projects required both sheet metal fabrication and cable and harness work, and GTR was producing and shipping parts within weeks.
Not every project scales that quickly, but the example shows why supplier readiness matters. Customers need manufacturing partners that can pivot quickly and help them whenever necessary.
A Manufacturing Partner That Makes Onboarding Easier
Whether you are looking for a second supplier or preparing for a larger production program, GTR Manufacturing can help make the onboarding process easier. Our team is ready to support audits and answer questions so you can get your projects moving as quickly as possible. Request a quote today to discuss your next project!