Supplier Audit 1 day

• Supplier Name

• Catagory

• Document No.

• Performed On

  Date

• Performed by

• Location
  Address

• Supplier Representatives

Supplier Information

• General information

• Core Products

• Annual Volume

• Number of employees (QC employees)

General - Control Systems

• 1. Is the supplier ISO9001 accredited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does The supplier hold any other certification?

• 2. Rate the Process flow diagram

• Does it clearly show how the product is made? <br>Are all inspection points identified?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 3. Is there an effective control plan in place?

• Product, process, key characteristics, inspections, parameter checks and set-up checks.<br>Is it Signed off by Key Stakeholders?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 4. How comprehensive are the available Quality Standards?

• Should be comprehensive and available at every inspection point.<br>Are operators/inspectors aware of the content?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 5. Rate the training that personnel are given for their assigned function?

• Is a training matrix available? Are training records kept, up to date and assessed? Is competency Proven before sign off?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 6. Rate the suppliers procedure for handling Non-Conformances Report (NCRs)?

• Is each NCR assigned a unique ref to aid traceability?<br>Is a tracking sheet used to monitor responses?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 7. Does the supplier use a recognised Problem Solving Method, such as 8D, 5WHY, Ishakawa, Taguchi …?

• Review a sample of Supplier's corrective actions, How do they handle customer complaints? Check effectiveness of problem solving with quality monitoring and check control plan has been updated.

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 8. Rate the suppliers ability to demonstrate product performance claims?

• Are tests carried out in-house or independent labs? <br>Does it meets recognised standards I.E. international Standards BSI etc…

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 9. Rate the suppliers capability to trace product end to end?

• Can the supplier demonstrate effective traceability on an item?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

Purchasing - Supplier Selection & Ordering

• 10. Rate how effective this suppliers process is in selecting, vetting and approving their sub-suppliers?

• Is there a formal process for selection & approval eg, audit, monitoring process?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 11. How clearly does the supplier express product requirements in their Purchase Orders?

• Such as: material specifications, important dimensions and tolerances, restricted substances, Shelf Life Etc.

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

Goods In & Raw Materials

• 12. Rate the storage and indentification of raw materials

• Should be stored in a dry clean area away from risk of damage<br>How well is Shelf Life Controlled & managed?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 13. Rate the Inbound inspections performed by the supplier?

• Have all critical raw materials been identified?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

Production - Manufacturing, Inspection & Packaging

• 14. Are the work areas identified, clean organized and suitably lit?

• Is the Area well lit and well maintained?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 15. Are there Key Performance Indicators in use?

• Safety, quality, delivery, cost, people and environment

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 16. How comprehensive are the available SOPs in the manufacturing process?

• Should also be available at every inspection point

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 17. Rate the suppliers formal start-up/set-up procedure.

• First part should be approved. In case of a long stoppage in operations, start-up procedure should be applied

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 18. Rate the identification, traceability, control & handling of materials, WIP & Finished Product.

• Does this align with the process flow diagram?<br>Is there any Potential for Mix-up?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 19. Rate the disposal system in place for rejected material/components?

• Check that bins are marked with a colour code for easy identification. Do they capture volumes and types of rejected material/components?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 20. Rate calibration of measuring equipment.

• Procedure for routine calibration<br>Are there any Out of calibration Items?<br>Are there any instruments Missing?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

• 21. Rate the inspection approach with respect to protecting the customer

• Does it appropriately detect all potential Failure Modes?<br>Does it Address Previous/known product issues seen in NCR's or Field Issues?

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

Warehousing - Storage & Despatch

• 22. Rate the storage of finished goods

• Should be stored in a dry clean area away from any risk of damage & contamination.

  None

  Basic

  Good

  Excellent

Any other business

• Overall comments

• Additional images

  Media