Driving Down Quality Costs: Proven Techniques From The Manufacturing Floor

Manufacturers across industries are struggling more and more with rising scrap, rework, and quality costs due to complex production lines, high turnover, and supplier issues. These issues can cripple efficiency and increase operational costs.

Abigail Tingley, Development Manufacturing Engineer at aerospace supplier AirBorn, faced these challenges when her operations team prioritized productivity over consistency and quality, leading to costly rework and inefficiency. Similarly, Matt Ranallo, Director of Operational Excellence at global vinyl manufacturing supplier, VEKA, navigated the complexities of transforming a legacy company’s outdated processes into a digitally aligned, quality-driven operation.