Current Industry Challenges
K-SMART’s Advantage
Elevate Your Software Supplier Quality Management with
K-Smart an Integrated Software Supplier Quality Framework
As an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier, you understand the critical importance of impeccable supplier
quality management for software. That's where we step in.
Assessment
Tailored for Unmatched Precision
Embark on a journey of meticulous software supplier risk assessment with us. We delve deep to uncover vulnerabilities, crafting a robust mitigation plan to elevate your risk management. Experience the power of firsthand supplier qualification insights and a pre-selection agreement on mitigation plans. We even offer an approved set of deviations for each supplier, ensuring you’re always a step ahead.
- Supplier Qualification
- Mitigation Plan
- Approved Customer Deviation
Selection
Partner who is aligned with your requirements
Our efficient supplier selection process is a game-changer. We categorize and pinpoint the optimal business partner for your unique needs. Our formal model for your supplier selection, coupled with detailed categorization, refines your choices, aligning them perfectly with your requirements through RFQs.
- Supplier Categorization
Monitoring
Ensuring Excellence
Stay in sync with your suppliers through our dynamic Collaboration Plan and Monitoring Control Program. Aligned with ASPICE-ACQ 4 standards, we offer a transparent view of supplier progress, enhancing collaboration and facilitating early detection of software quality issues. Depending on your needs, we can also include functional safety and cybersecurity.
- Aligned to industry standard (ASPICE-ACQ 4)
- Supplier and Customer Collaboration
- Early detection of quality issues
Retrospection
Continuous Improvement
Our approach doesn’t end with delivery. We emphasize continuous improvement, relying on valuable feedback to refine your future sourcing. Our final evaluation of suppliers is based on project performance, ensuring only the best for your future endeavours.
- Final Supplier Evaluation
- Feedback on Supplier Sourcing
- Assessment Report
Toolkit
Your Customizable Asset
Adapt our comprehensive toolkit to your organization’s unique needs. It includes defined levels of monitoring based on supplier categorization, empowering your team with the knowledge to thrive.
- Customizable Asset Kit
- Supplier-Based Monitoring
- Self-Training Enablement
Ready to transform your software supplier quality management?
Why Knot
Case Studies
KSmart Solutions
Streamline Automotive Software Supplier Quality Management with K-SMART
Streamline Automotive Software Supplier Quality Management with K-SMART
Connect with Us
Knot Consulting GmbH
76689 Keplerstr. 8,
Karlsdorf – Neuthard, Germany
