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Service
Sorting &
Containment
Isolate suspect parts
and keep conforming parts moving
When a defect is suspected, we help you isolate the parts concerned, sort them against agreed criteria and keep conforming parts flowing to your line and your customer — with clear identification and reporting.
Isolate
Sort
Identify
Report
Agreed defect criteria
Defined before
sorting starts
Suspect stock secured
Parts identified
and segregated
Traceable results
Quantities and defects
per lot
Where the parts are
Your site, a supplier’s
or your customer’s
under controlChecked parts are identified so they can be recognised along the flow.
The challenge
Protect production
while the cause is investigated
A quality alert, a customer complaint or an internal finding can put stock, work in progress and parts in transit under suspicion. Until the root cause is known and corrected, every suspect part is a risk for your line and your customer.
What we provide: a structured sorting and containment operation, organised around your defect criteria, so that suspect parts are checked, conforming parts are released and non-conforming parts are kept apart.
- Identification of the suspect scope: references, lots, dates and locations
- Sorting against agreed criteria, including 100% sorting when required
- Marking of checked parts with the agreed identification method
- Segregation and labelling of non-conforming parts
- Regular reporting of quantities checked, accepted and rejected
Defects
Lots
Marking
Reporting & traceability
Clear information
at every stage of the sort
Containment is only useful if everyone knows what was checked and what was found. Reporting content and frequency are agreed at the start and can include:
- Quantities checked, accepted and rejected per reference or lot
- Defect types and their distribution
- Identification of the lots and batches concerned
- The marking applied to checked parts
- Observations that can support root-cause analysis
Our process
Containment in four steps
1Define the scope
Suspect references, lots
and locations.2Agree the criteria
Defect definition, limit samples
and identification method.3Sort and segregate
Parts checked; conforming and
non-conforming parts kept apart.4Report and hand over
Results shared to support
decisions and corrective actions.
Benefits
Containment that protects
your customer
- Suspect parts kept away from your customer
- Conforming parts released to keep production supplied
- A clear picture of the extent of the problem
- Documented results you can share with your customer
- Input for root-cause analysis and corrective actions
- Flexible support adapted to project scope and operational needs
Frequently asked questions
Can you help with an urgent containment need?
You can contact us as soon as the issue is identified, with the part references, the suspected defect, the quantities and the location. Start-up timing depends on the scope, the location, the resources required and access to the parts; it is agreed with you when the need is reviewed.
Where does sorting take place?
Sorting can be organised at your site, at a supplier’s premises, at your customer’s facility or in a warehouse, depending on where the suspect parts are and on the access and safety conditions.
What is 100% sorting?
Every part in the suspect scope is checked against the defect criteria, rather than a sample. It is used when the risk requires it and is agreed with you when the scope is defined.
How are checked parts identified?
The identification method — for example a mark, a label or a dedicated container — is agreed with you, often in line with your customer’s requirements, so that checked parts can be recognised along the flow.
Does containment replace corrective action?
No. Containment protects your customer while the root cause is investigated. The data collected during sorting can support your root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and our quality engineering support can help if needed.
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Learn moreA suspect batch to secure?
Tell us about the parts, the suspected defect and the location —
we will review the situation with you.