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

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?

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?

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?