The Importance of On-Site Inspection & Rework in the Automotive Industry
- Jessica Thompson
- Apr 17
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 29
The Cost of a Single Defect
Imagine an automotive supplier delivers 10,000 components to an OEM. Now, imagine that just 5% have minor defects. That’s 500 defective parts. If each defect costs $50 to fix after delivery, the supplier is looking at a $25,000 loss—just for one batch.
For many suppliers, this is a nightmare scenario, but the good news is that it’s avoidable with the right inspection and rework strategies.
What is On-Site Inspection & Why Is It Essential?
On-site inspection means having specialized quality control teams checking components before they are shipped to the OEM.
📍 Why does this matter?
🔹 Defective parts don’t reach the production line.
🔹 Costly rework after delivery is avoided.
🔹 Supplier reputations and OEM scorecards remain strong.
Rework: Turning Problems into Opportunities
Even with strict quality control, defects happen. The key is how suppliers handle them. Instead of scrapping parts and absorbing huge losses, on-site rework allows defective parts to be corrected immediately, making them compliant with OEM standards.
Success Story: A Tier-1 Supplier Saves Millions
One of our clients, a Tier-1 supplier for a major EV manufacturer, was experiencing high rejection rates. After implementing on-site inspection and rework, they saw:
🚀 45% reduction in defects 🚀 Significant cost savings on scrap and rework 🚀 Stronger relationship with their OEM
Conclusion: Prevention is Profitable
If you want to protect your bottom line and improve supplier performance, on-site inspection and rework should be part of your strategy.
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