Cost cutting measures in the pipeline industry have led to the implementation of a number of well intentioned purchasing initiatives that are having an adverse effect on the quality of pipeline coatings. The purpose of this paper is to identify and discuss some of these commercial aspects and why they are adversely affecting the quality assurance/quality control of pipeline coatings.

Subject
Costs, Coating inspection, Materials, Specifications, Applicators, Inspectors, Pipelines, Procurement, Personnel, Engineers, Contractors, Project management, Coating defects
Keywords:
bidders list, qualified inspection, “Just in Time” purchasing, Local Content
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2006
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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