PROOF IS PART
OF THE PROCESS.
A stronger, clearer view of quality systems cited by OPM and independently reported recognition — with the source and currency of each claim distinguished.
Standards cited by OPM.
IATF 16949:2016
Listed on OPM’s existing website as a quality-system standard. Current certificate validity has not been independently verified for this demo.
ISO 9001:2008
OPM’s website references this older ISO edition. It should not be presented as proof of current ISO 9001 certification without updated evidence.
GM QSB
OPM reports General Motors QSB quality-system recognition on its existing website. Any current supplier status should be reconfirmed.
Export recognition.
Winner — Best Exporter, Small Business
Exporters Eastern Cape; winner reported by The Herald. See news coverage ↗
Merit Award — New Markets
Best Exporter, Small Business; published in NMB Business Chamber awards reporting. See award listing ↗
Recognised by industry.
The following supplier awards are listed on OPM’s own website; they have not been independently authenticated for this demonstration.
GM Global Supplier Excellence
Company-reported award in OPM’s published history.
GM Supplier Quality Excellence
Company-reported recognition; OPM also lists a 2014 GM Global Supplier Excellence Award.
GM supplier recognitions
Company-reported Global Supplier Excellence and Supplier Quality Excellence awards.
Shatterprufe Direct Supplier of the Year
Company-reported overall award; OPM also records a 2003 most-improved supplier award.