| 1 | Dimensional control and tolerances | 25% | Part drawings with agreed tolerances; first-article inspection reports; measurement-system details; capability data for critical dimensions. | Score against the buyer-approved drawing and inspection plan. There is no single universal tolerance for all insulation parts. Where capability indices are used, agree the method, sample size, and acceptance threshold in advance; Cpk ≥ 1.33 is a commonly used reference for stable processes, not a universal requirement. |
| 2 | Certification and compliance evidence | 20% | Current certificates with the supplier’s legal entity, scope, site, and validity dates; product-specific test reports and declarations where applicable. | Verify the certificate directly with its issuer or certification body. ISO 9001 concerns quality-management systems; it is not, by itself, product approval. Consider ISO 14001, IATF 16949, RoHS, or REACH evidence only when relevant to the product and destination market. |
| 3 | Material and lot traceability | 20% | A sample traceability record linking finished-part lot, production date or line, material batch, inspection results, and applicable material certificates. | Run a traceability exercise using a selected finished-part lot. Score the supplier on whether it can retrieve the agreed records accurately and within the response time set in the quality agreement. |
| 4 | Delivery performance and capacity | 15% | Order-level shipment history, confirmed lead times, capacity plan, and records of production interruptions or recovery actions. | Calculate on-time delivery as orders delivered on or before the agreed date ÷ total orders in the review period. Set the target and review period in the sourcing agreement; do not treat a proposed target as verified supplier performance. |
| 5 | Product testing and technical validation | 10% | Test reports for the specified material and part, covering relevant properties such as dielectric strength, insulation resistance, thermal performance, or flammability. | Check that test methods, specimen preparation, material grade, and acceptance limits match the purchase specification. For independent testing, verify the laboratory’s relevant scope; ISO/IEC 17025 addresses testing and calibration laboratory competence. |
| 6 | Corrective action and change control | 10% | Redacted nonconformance and corrective-action records; documented controls for changes to materials, tooling, process, site, or sub-suppliers. | Assess evidence of root-cause analysis, corrective-action verification, and advance customer notification for changes that could affect fit, form, function, or compliance. |