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Stage 1: Supplier Selection and Admission (Plan)
Supplier development and screening
Establish supplier admission standards (qualifications, production capacity, technology, quality system, financial status, ESG performance).
Conduct market research and collect information on potential suppliers.
Preliminary screening to form a candidate list for the 'Qualified Supplier List' (AVL/QSL).
Supplier Audit
Document review: Check business license, testing report, certification certificate (such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, etc.).
On site audit:
Quality system audit: Evaluate the effectiveness of its quality management system operation.
Process audit (such as VDA 6.3): Evaluate the capability and stability of critical manufacturing processes.
Product review: Sampling inspection of the quality of the finished product.
Green supply chain audit: environmental protection, hazardous substance control (such as RoHS, REACH).
Use the Supplier Audit Checklist for system evaluation.
Sample recognition (PPAP/FAI)
Request the supplier to provide samples and a complete set of documents (such as PSW, DFMEA, PFMEA, control plan, full-size report, material certification, initial process capability study CPK, etc.).
Execute PPAP (Production Part Approval Procedure, Automotive Industry) or FAI (First Article Inspection, Aviation/Medical).
After passing the internal testing verification, sign the "Sample Confirmation Letter".
Sign quality agreement
Clarify quality requirements, acceptance criteria, non-conforming product handling procedures, compensation responsibilities, data sharing, change management requirements, etc.
It is the legal basis for subsequent quality management.
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