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the valued supplier  |  tools for supplier control

description

'The valued supplier' is a set of tools for the selection and (periodic) evaluation of suppliers. It is a balanced programme consisting of a set of procedures, questionnaires, performance indicators, standard forms and audits. The approach exceeds the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 § 7.4.1.

parts

PartsDescription
Supplier selection and evaluationProcedure
Supplier auditProcedure + questionnaire
Supplier questionnairequestionnaire
Scoring table for supplier evaluationPerformance indicator
Periodic performance report Standard form

working method

The programme will be configured during several sessions and adapted to your organisation.

Control measures

The programme will evaluate suppliers on suitability, capability and performance The tools used are: a supplier questionnaire, an initial audit (if needed) and a periodic performance evaluation. The objectives and actions resulting from these evaluations will be measured and monitored. Results will be recorded in standard reports that can be sent directly to suppliers but can also be used during internal management review.


Initial audit / Supplier questionnairePeriodic evaluation
Suitability and capability Perfomance
Quality of productionprocesses *)Conformance to specification
Preventive & corrective actionLead times
ImprovementNumber of complaints
Price
Customer service
Validation of processesPeriodic performance report
Management review        ←Preventive en corrective action by supplier
Common objectives for improvement

*) Subjects during the evaluation of the quality of production processes
  • product- en process release
  • notification and approval of changes
  • final inspection
  • (statistical) process control
  • handling of returns and complaints
  • measurements and calibration
  • traceability
  • risk management
  • production capacity

characteristics

  • The programme covers both the selection and the periodic evaluation of your suppliers.
  • There is a clear framework for improving performance.
  • The approach can be efficiently and effectively adapted to your daily practice and will fit seamlessly into your current management system.

additional options

  • Querium can perform audits of your suppliers.
  overview

process maps
the total process  |   mapping of the sequence and interaction of all business processes

toolbook
ISO 9000 courses  |   in-company training

toolbook
toolbook  |   handbook for improvement teams

SPC chart
made-to-measure chart  |   SPC control chart

supplier evaluation
the valued supplier  |   tools for supplier control




  audits by Querium

Our experience is based on performing audits at companies such as:

  • Philips International B.V.
  • JDS Uniphase Netherlands B.V.
  • Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. (Japan)
  • Photonic Materials Ltd. (Scotland)





If you want further information regarding our approach to supplier-evaluation, please mail us:

toolbook   info@querium.nl | subject: the valued supplier