4.1.7 ACQ.15 Supplier qualification

4.1.7 ACQ.15 Supplier qualification
Process ID	ACQ.15
Process Name	Supplier qualification
Process Purpose	The purpose of the Supplier qualification process is to evaluate and determine if the potential supplier(s) have the required qualification for entering the proposal / tender evaluation process. In this process, the technical background, quality system, servicing, user support capabilities and etc. will be evaluated.
Process Outcomes	As a result of successful implementation of this process: criteria are established for qualifying suppliers; supplier capability determination is performed as necessary; the suppliers which possess required qualification are short-listed for tender solution(s) evaluation; any shortfalls in capability are identified and evaluated; and any corrective action required by the acquirer is evaluated and performed.
Base Practices	ACQ.15.BP1: Establish qualification criteria. Establish criteria for qualifying suppliers. [Outcome 1] NOTE 1: This could include • technical background of the supplier • quality system on the supplier side • servicing • user support capabilities. ACQ15.BP2: Evaluate supplier. Perform supplier capability determination as necessary. [Outcome 2] NOTE 2: It is often required that the supplier should have an ISO 9001 and/or an ISO 16949 certificate. NOTE 3: Establish the specific target levels against which the supplier’s capability will be measured. ACQ.15.BP3: Short-list suppliers with required qualification. Short-list the suppliers for tender solution(s) evaluation which possess required qualification. [Outcome 3] ACQ.15.BP4: Evaluate any shortfalls. Identify and evaluate any shortfalls. [Outcome 4] NOTE 4: This may include: developing a method for evaluating risk related to the supplier or the proposed solution. ACQ.15.BP5: Perform corrective actions. Evaluate and perform corrective action required by the acquirer. [Outcome 5]
Output Work Products	18-50 Supplier qualification criteria [Outcome 1] 15-21 Supplier evaluation report [Outcome 2] 14-05 Preferred suppliers register [Outcome 3] 15-16 Improvement opportunity [Outcome 4] 14-02 Corrective action register [Outcome 5]