Supplier control plans and design specs can go hand-in-hand in the quest for quality. Control plans aren't just for quality professionals! Learn how partnering with suppliers for a simple control plan can benefit your design process. Visit the podcast blog for a list of benefits.Want to explore controls a little further? Try these other QDD episodes: Prevention Controls vs. Detection ControlsHow many controls do we need to reduce risk?Design Specs vs. Process Control, Capability, and SPCSupport the show**FREE RESOURCES**Quality during Design engineering and new product development is actionable. It's also a mindset. Subscribe for consistency, inspiration, and ideas at www.qualityduringdesign.com. About meDianna Deeney helps product designers work with their cross-functional team to reduce concept design time and increase product success, using quality and reliability methods. She consults with businesses to incorporate quality within their product development processes. She also coaches individuals in using Quality during Design for their projects.She founded Quality during Design through her company Deeney Enterprises, LLC. Her vision is a world of products that are easy to use, dependable, and safe – possible by using Quality during Design engineering and product development.