hugo50ml
Mechanical
- Jan 10, 2019
- 6
"S" Company, an ASME U Stamp Holder, owns both the office building and the factory as real estate assets. While the company comprises sales, engineering, quality, and management support, the factory is mostly used to store measuring instruments and surplus materials; it is not used for actual production.
The primary user of the factory is the tenant, "D" Company. This company specializes in production and manufacturing without a company signboard and creates products for which "S" Company has completed the sales and engineering processes. "D" Company operates independently from "S" Company, having its own CEO and business registration number, it also manufactures products for clients beyond "S" Company. Notably, "D" Company is not an ASME U Stamp Holder, and its welders and production workers belong to this manufacturing entity.
Though the two companies are separate, they conduct business operations on the same site, creating a potential opportunity for "S" Company to demand quality control. However, this relationship introduces complexities, as the interests, authority, and responsibilities of each company differ, making it challenging for "S" Company to fulfill requests as a STAMP Holder.
"D" Company primarily focuses on cost-effective manufacturing, often attempting to minimize adherence to ASME standards and drawing requirements. Consequently, if "S" Company's quality control and certified inspector oversight overlook any issues, "D" Company benefits from these oversights.
"S" Company profits significantly from its STAMP application work. While obtaining a U Stamp without production facilities and equipment is challenging, it is not impossible; it can be achieved under manageable conditions.
My concern relates to the ethical practices of "S" Company. When pursuing ASME certification, they hide the existence of "D" Company from ASME examiners. It is difficult for outsiders to notice the existence of Company "D" at first glance, as both companies operate from the same location.
Additionally, the ASME audit documents are intentionally fabricated, suggesting that employees of "D" Company are represented as if they are part of "S" Company, creating a false impression of having a production department.
I believe it is imperative for "S" Company to officially acknowledge that it does not possess production facilities or personnel in its ASME certification activities in order to obtain a legitimate STAMP. Alternatively, "D" Company acquires this certification independently.
In this context, how can I raise this issue with ASME?
The primary user of the factory is the tenant, "D" Company. This company specializes in production and manufacturing without a company signboard and creates products for which "S" Company has completed the sales and engineering processes. "D" Company operates independently from "S" Company, having its own CEO and business registration number, it also manufactures products for clients beyond "S" Company. Notably, "D" Company is not an ASME U Stamp Holder, and its welders and production workers belong to this manufacturing entity.
Though the two companies are separate, they conduct business operations on the same site, creating a potential opportunity for "S" Company to demand quality control. However, this relationship introduces complexities, as the interests, authority, and responsibilities of each company differ, making it challenging for "S" Company to fulfill requests as a STAMP Holder.
"D" Company primarily focuses on cost-effective manufacturing, often attempting to minimize adherence to ASME standards and drawing requirements. Consequently, if "S" Company's quality control and certified inspector oversight overlook any issues, "D" Company benefits from these oversights.
"S" Company profits significantly from its STAMP application work. While obtaining a U Stamp without production facilities and equipment is challenging, it is not impossible; it can be achieved under manageable conditions.
My concern relates to the ethical practices of "S" Company. When pursuing ASME certification, they hide the existence of "D" Company from ASME examiners. It is difficult for outsiders to notice the existence of Company "D" at first glance, as both companies operate from the same location.
Additionally, the ASME audit documents are intentionally fabricated, suggesting that employees of "D" Company are represented as if they are part of "S" Company, creating a false impression of having a production department.
I believe it is imperative for "S" Company to officially acknowledge that it does not possess production facilities or personnel in its ASME certification activities in order to obtain a legitimate STAMP. Alternatively, "D" Company acquires this certification independently.
In this context, how can I raise this issue with ASME?
