Supplier Rating

SUPPLIER RATING

Supplier Rating is done

Ø    To obtain an overall rating of supplier performance.

Ø    To communicate with suppliers regarding their performance.

Ø    To provide each supplier with a detailed and true record of problems for corrective action.

Ø    To enhance the relationship between the buyer and the supplier.

RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT

For establishment of supplier relationship, the following are necessary.

(a)              Partnering

(b)             Supplier selection

(c)              Principles of customer / supplier relations

(d)             Certification

(e)              Periodic rating

For relationship development, the following are necessary.

(a)              Inspection

·        100% inspection

·        Sampling

·        Audit

·        Identity check

(b)             Training

(c)              Teams

(d)             Recognition and Reward

SUPPLIER CERTIFICATION

A certified supplier is one which, after extensive investigation, is found to supply material of such quality that is not necessary to perform routine testing.

The Eight criteria for supplier certification are

1.     No product related lot rejections for at least 1 year.

2.     No non-product related rejections for atleast 6 months.

3.     No production related negative incidents for atleast 6 months.

4.     Should have passed a recent on-site quality system evaluation.

5.     Having a fully agreed specifications.

6.     Fully documented process and quality system.

7.     Timely copies of inspection and test data.

8.     Process that is stable and in control

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