Ask:Does the suppler have a formal Quality Manual? Answer:Yes
Ask:Does the supplier have an Organizational Chart? Answer:Yes
Ask:Does the supplier calibrate measuring equipment? Answer:Yes
Ask: Is there evidence of compliance to the calibration program on the shop floor?
Answer:Yes
Ask:To what standard does the suppler is Quality manual comply? ISO9001/ IATF16949/ISO13485/ ISO14000
Answer:IATF16949/ISO13485
Ask: Does the suppler get the standard? ISO9001/IATF16949/ISO13485/ ISO14000/ Other?
Answer:IATF16949/ISO13485
Ask:Does the supplier have documented procedures for In-process and Final Inspection?
Answer:Yes
Ask: Does the inspection procedure require that each in-process item has clear definition of what demensions to inspect?
Answer:Yes
Ask: Does the inspection procedure clearly define the sampling plan to be followed for large lots?
Answer:Yes
Ask: Is there evidence on the shop floor that the inspection procedure is followed?
Answer:Yes
Ask: Does the supplier measure the material hardness after heat treatment?
Ask:Does the supplier measure the material hardness after heat treatment?
Answer:Yes
Ask:Is there evidence that the supplier can provide raw material certification documents for the steel they use in the manufacturing of product?
Answer:YesAsk: Does the supplier have a Corrective action process?
Answer:YesAsk: Is there evidence the supplier uses root-cause analysis in the corrective action?
Answer:Yes
Ask:What is your reject rate (%) Answer:Internal:5% External:0.01%
Ask:What individual has the final say on shipping materials of questionable / borderline quality?
Answer:Quality Supervisor