In part one of this series, we looked at the various challenges associated with supplier quality management, and how these challenges can inhibit an organization while building a system to interact with its supply chain. Now let’s look at the ways technology can help overcome these challenges.

Real-time participation in the quality process

Ultimately, the key to providing a true supplier quality management system (QMS) is to include your suppliers in your quality process. By providing real-time visibility, suppliers will be able to participate in your processes, filling out their portion of the quality process quicker than using offline methods.

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