The Proton Vendors Association (PVA) are moving towards consolidation as part of efforts to increase competitiveness, increase economies of scale and reduce wastage as well as optimum utilisation of investment.
Currently over 260 vendors supply parts and components to Proton, and 150-160 are PVA members.
Apparently there is currently about 20-30% wastage because of flaws in design with the component manufacturing, specially with components which involve metal stamping. Even with 20-30% rejected, somehow bad QC components still make it to the production line. It’s hoped that with consolidation, it would be easier for vendors to meet QC standards.
Proton managing director Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohd Tahir said Proton would be forced to terminate the contracts of vendors which fail quality standards consistently.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments emphasize the urgent need for Proton to improve vendor quality and manufacturing standards, criticizing current high rejection rates and outdated models. Many express frustration over Proton's inconsistent vendor management and lack of proactive quality control, advocating for terminating poor-quality vendors and adopting better suppliers, especially from Germany or Western countries. The importance of technical improvements, such as safety features like ABS, is highlighted, along with acknowledging that consolidating vendors takes time. Several comments also aplaud Proton's recent efforts to address quality issues, hoping these will restore consumer confidence. Overall, there is a strong call for Proton to "buck up" by upgrading vendor standards, embracing modern technology, and producing safer, more reliable cars to regain competitiveness.