Palomar Medical Technologies, a manufacturer of light-based products used in medical and cosmetic procedures, selected and implemented Supplier Focus software from Pilgrim Software, Tampa, FL (pilgrimsoftware.com) to automate its supplier-quality-management system.

Palomar was looking for a way to let its existing ERP system and quality systems share enterprise-wide data from within its supplier database. The Supplier Focus module helps evaluate incoming materials, manage resulting nonconformances, and improve the overall supplier quality-management process. “We implemented the module because it’s easy to use, and lets us generate and efficiently expedite a variety of reports needed to stay on top of our suppliers’ quality performance,” said Scott Brundige, quality systems manager for Palomar.

The software also helps measure the cost of supplier quality. It can link to ERP/MRP systems to fill the quality-checkpoint gap throughout the raw material supply and usage and become a part of a company’s existing supply chain management system. The software’s developer says it also features online inspection plans and procedures, combine receiving and inspection systems, closed-loop supplier Corrective Action Request process. The accompanying photo shows part of the program in action.