Supplier Sourcing & Management
Linkage has a proven model for managing its supplier partners. From the moment they are engaged, they respect our process for engaging and evaluating their facilities.
How it helps
- Our audit format is often copied by our customers.
- Through our mandated Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), we give our partners regular detailed feedback.
- Our Partners realize that the “Linkage Standard” exceeds base industry and IPC standards.
- The end result has been a historically very low rate of customer returns and quality escapes.
Supplier Selection
- Initial Audit
- 3rd Party Analysis
- Annual Audit
On Site Inspection
- Inspect all orders per IPC-A-600
- Each shipment includes audit and CofC report
Engineering: Roadmap To Success
Our Front-End Engineering process is a game changer for customers.
How it helps
- Our accurate and detailed Engineering Qualification (EQ) process prevents ”unforced errors” in manufacturing.
- Fully engaged customers approve manufacturing data before all orders go to the shop floor.
- We maintain a detailed customer profile to ensure their own unique requirements and specifications are followed on every order.
Prevents “unforced” quality problems
- Correct Part Rev
- Correct Customer Specs are followed
Knowledge transfer from prototype build to production
- Confirm correct Gerber data
- Same day issue response
- Speaks local language
