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Cosworth A1 for quality; BUSINESS MOTORS.


FORD has awarded its prestigious Q1 Award to Cosworth Technology.

The Northampton-based automotive engineering Noun 1. automotive engineering - the activity of designing and constructing automobiles
automotive technology

engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry
 firm received the award for achieving and maintaining Ford's stringent levels of excellence in a number of different areas, including customer satisfaction, while meeting systems and results requirements in quality - delivery, materials management Materials management is the branch of logistics that deals with the tangible components of a supply chain. Specifically, this covers the acquisition of spare parts and replacements, quality control of purchasing and ordering such parts, and the standards involved in ordering,  and engineering.

The Ford Q1 award was established in 1981 to recognise outstanding suppliers that demonstrate commitment and support for continuous improvement in quality and productivity.

The award shows that Cosworth Technology's site at Northampton Northampton, city, England
Northampton, city (1991 pop. 154,172) and district, Northamptonshire, central England, on the Nene River. The city of Northampton is the county seat.
 has successfully implemented the quality management standard QS9000 and monitors its continuous improvement.

Ian Riggs Riggs may refer to: People
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, Cosworth Technology's group quality director, said: "This award recognises our commitment to customer satisfaction and the drive for continuous improvement."

Project support manager for CT, Adrian Shaw Adrian Shaw may refer to:
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, added: "We're extremely pleased to receive such an award from Ford Motor Company, which is a highly valued customer."
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Publication:Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Feb 27, 2001
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