2. Supplier Evaluation -
Methods
Evaluation of product samples
Past history with the similar product
Test results of similar products
Third party certification or registration with major customers
On-site evaluation assessment
3. Supplier
evaluation
Questionnaires
Can the supplier’s plant and machinery produce at the required
rate?
Are the machines capable of maintaining quality parameters
within acceptable limits?
Does the supplier have well staffed quality organization and
quality control program?
Does the supplier use a considerable number of components
obtained from trade or from subcontractors? If so how do they
control the quality of these components?
4. Supplier
evaluation
Questionnaires
What are the supplier’s source of raw materials? Does the supplier
maintain adequate reserve stock of raw materials to safeguard itself
from interruptions in the supply of materials? How is the supply of
raw materials quality inspected for quality?
Does the supplier have complete testing facilities for the product in
question? If not what alternative arrangement can be made if pre-
shipment inspection is to be carried out?
5. Supplier
evaluation
Questionnaires
Has the supplier executed an order for the product similar to the
one being considered? If so the details of the order should be
obtained?
What is the financial standing of the supplier?
What is the general attitude of the supplier’s management to the
quality of its products? Are they confident to comply with the
order?
Does the supplier have proper quality system in place?
