Outsourcing Metrology By: Dan Medford     "Thank you for getting these two parts done so quickly. We now have three more     PPAPs to send your way…through our combined efforts of outsourcing the     majority of our PPAP inspections and having Roger, our QC Inspection Services     temporary contractor reworking our most problematic parts, our QA department     has set record high productivity rates for both March and April."     - J.H. Eaton Corp. There are many advantages of outsourcing some or all of your inspection requirements. One of the most important advantage is stated above - enhanced productivity. Here are a few other things to consider: maybe your inspection staff doesn't have the expertise to perform complicated setups or inspections, maybe you don't have the appropriate equipment, or maybe you are faced with an overload situation whether cyclical or unpredicted. Maybe you have received a short-term project, but you don't have the short-term help… what happens when your staff goes on vacation or maternity leave? Do you hire someone? Do you wait until your departed employee returns, risking being late on your commitment to your client? What if you simply need a third party evaluation to settle a measurement dispute? How about that periodic audit from a non-biased party that needs to be performed? If you are affected by any of the above maladies, we have real productivity-enhancing solutions for you. Our accredited lab is available virtually "around-the-clock." Many of our customers consider us an extension of their own quality department. Whether the need is in the initial design phase, or anywhere down the line to the final evaluation of the project, our lab solutions are able to meet your needs. There are instances where our lab may not be the immediate solution. If not, we have experts in the quality and manufacturing field who are available to come on your site on a short-term, long-term, option-to-hire or direct hire basis to help you get out of the hole. We can even have any of our nation-wide contract personnel perform source inspections at your vendor's facility - even if it's out-of-state. To further explore more advantages of QC outsourcing, you should have a look at our FAQ page. You can view it by clicking the following link: www.qcinspect.com/faqs.htm. Dan Medford President QC Inspection Services, Inc. Comment on this article