Prevent Quality Issues with Regular Supplier Equipment Maintenance Checks

You should be mapping out maintenance schedules for complex machinery of your supplier.

Quality dips can stem from factory equipment not being serviced on time.

Ask the factory about their maintenance routines, especially if your product requires precise tolerances (like CNC milled parts or injection molding).

If a key machine breaks down mid-run, you face potential delays and inconsistent quality.

Reviewing their maintenance logs might feel unconventional, but it’s a clear sign they take production reliability seriously.

Better machinery upkeep equals fewer reworks and faster lead times for you.