Third-party coating, adhesive, and sealant providers benefit greatly from the rigorous testing standards required by their manufacturing partners. While this is a widely adopted norm, the best practice in testing procedures involves incorporating additional quality control and testing standards beyond those requirements. Technology and real-time data make it possible to achieve industry 4.0 practices.
The first step to developing a best-in-class quality and testing process starts with building a true partnership with your customers. Oftentimes, the specifications that vendors get from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are developed by engineers who may or may not have experience engaging with the final application in the real world. As a result, in order to ensure that quality and testing practices are as effective as they need to be, establishing collaborative two-way communication is critical. This focus on communications and process allows every customer to get a customized experience that is aligned on quality and best practices.