The supplier management process establishes criteria for selecting suppliers and provides a framework for forming partnerships to ensure mutual success. This includes a process for purchasing materials and services and ensuring purchased materials meet specification and are delivered on time. Data from the incoming inspection and the discrepant material process gives insight regarding the quality of your suppliers and the integrity of your design.

Tools:

• Example Approved Supplier List
• Example Approved Supplier List 2
• Procedure: Supplier Selection, Qualification and Monitoring
• Form: Supplier Questionnaire and Approval Form
• Example Supplier Questionnaire and Approval Form (Long Version)
• Form: Nonconforming Material Tag
• Form: Receiving Inspection & Supplier Corrective Action Request Form
• Template: Supplier Scorecard

Training:

• Supplier Management Presentation