PDI’s Continuous Improvement Initiative & Training

By Dan Gish, Director of Quality, PDI

The primary focus of the business for the past several years has been on building a “Better Mouse Trap”. Our Improvements to product Quality and Manufacturing throughput are a significant part of how we maintain our competitive edge. By placing the focus on individual jobs and determining what is critical to quality, as well as, identifying the opportunities we have to increase efficiency, are how we created this recipe for success.

PDI Management is dedicated to the continuous improvement initiative. They have invested greatly in the manufacturing facilities, equipment, and processes over the years. The focus now is on the Continuous Improvement of our work force through education and training.

A couple of months ago, at the Plastic Designs Connecticut Facility, a Certified Six Sigma Trainer was brought in to perform an overview for the Management personnel. Over the past 2 months this trainer has conducted two, Six Sigma for Plastic Injection Molders workshops.

“This Six Sigma concept is not ‘just’ about Statistical analysis of data; it is a mind set and a business motivator to maximize business success thru continuous improvement. This is the path we are continuing on.”

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Plastic Design International was started in 1977 in the short-run prototype R&D business. PDI is now one of the most effective Plastic Injection Molding production companies on the East Coast and an expert Mold Making manufacturer. Please contact us with any questions at 860-632-2001.

Quality Capabilities

• ISO9001 Registered
• “PPAP” Program = APQP, PFMEA, Quality Control Plans, etc…
• First Article Inspection Report
• Statistical Process Control
• Capability Studies
• Process Validation Studies
• Fully documented inspection plans and procedures
• ERP System Software
• Job review, and process set-up controls
• Document control
• Continuous improvement program
• Corrective & Preventative Action System
• Non-Conforming Material/Tool control
• Documented shipping Instructions
• Calibration Control System
• Internal Auditing Program
• Our Quality Department is fully equipped with the latest measuring devices including:
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) & Optical Measuring Machine…
• Regulatory Compliance Program

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Plastic Design International was started in 1977 in the short-run prototype R&D business. PDI is now one of the most effective Plastic Injection Molding production companies on the East Coast and an expert Mold Making manufacturer. Please contact us with any questions at 860-632-2001.

Plastic Design Quality Management System

ISO 9001-2000 Registered: PDI has an established and maintained QMS that is driven by our continuous improvement initiative. Our commitment to best practices for improving the quality of our products, processes, and business partnerships are * what has made us an icon in our industry. *Or, what has made PDI / our business operations a success….

Product Realization: As a supplier of Automotive, Fire Safety, Security Systems and Defense Industry products, to name a few, we have adopted QS / TS Quality tools for our everyday operations. From the PPAP kick off of the Advanced Product Quality Planning meeting 1, with our customer participation to establish what is critical to quality, through to the customer part approval process.

Process Control: Plastic Design has proven systems for Validating and Sustaining our products and processes. These are the key to maintaining the Quality our customers demand. We have Manufacturing visibility and materials traceability throughout the organization. This is achieved by using ERP Software that is a comprehensive operations management, distribution, and financial management tool set. Maintaining and Monitoring is achieved through our comprehensive; operation sheets, production & quality work instructions, mold and machine maintenance, and surveillance auditing. All these processes enable us to consistency produce quality products.

Regulatory Compliance: Global regulatory compliance is a necessary part of our business environment. PDI operations comply with the RoHS directives. We maintain an internal compliance system for Certificates of Compliance, RoHS and WEEE Compliance, and Material Composition Declarations IPC 1752-1.

Supply Chain Management: Development of suppliers is a critical aspect of achieving a consistent product. The foundation of any quality product starts with the quality materials going into it. ----------------------------------------------

Plastic Design International was started in 1977 in the short-run prototype R&D business. PDI is now one of the most effective Plastic Injection Molding production companies on the East Coast and an expert Mold Making manufacturer. Please contact us with any questions at 860-632-2001.