Quality Documents Checklist for Custom Parts | Prime
Defects burn my schedule and my budget. However, most defects start before production. So, I use a repeatability-first document checklist. A quality documents checklist for custom parts should prove repeatable production. Also, buyers should align drawing revision and inspection methods. Then, buyers should lock traceability, special-process proof, and change control. If you buy custom metal […]
25 Quality Documents to Qualify a New Supplier
Suppliers can send perfect PDFs. But buyers still receive bad shipments. So I stop trusting brochures first. Instead, I ask for one Unedited Job Record Pack. Then I decide if “quality” exists on the shop floor. I have sourced stamping, CNC, and casting for decades. So I trust evidence more than promises. If your paperwork […]
Does the company have quality system certifications like ISO 9001 and IATF 16949? Are the certificates genuine and valid?
Worried your new supplier isn’t reliable? Fake certificates and poor management can ruin your projects and brand reputation. Verifying their certifications is your first crucial step to ensure quality and avoid costly mistakes. Yes, a supplier should have valid certifications like ISO 90011 for general quality management or IATF 169492 for automotive parts. Always verify […]