Reducing the Risk of Receiving Out-of-Specification Materials and Welded Fabrications when Procuring Pressure Equipment

摘要

Industrial users sourcing pressure equipment worldwide are reporting a significant increase in the number of cases of materials and fabrications that are found on delivery to be non-compliant to specification, defective or with fraudulent documentation. This paper gives examples of the kinds of problems experienced, together with consideration of the origins and causes. Ways to improve quality management of the whole procurement process and supply chain are suggested. Other initiatives to strengthen the procurement process for welded fabrication are highlighted.