Incoming material
Confirm material, components, markings or supplier records required by the approved specification.
Product requirements: Inspection criteria are agreed for the specific part, application and order.
QUALITY FLOW
Six control points from input to carton.
Production control
Record critical process settings and in-process checks relevant to the product.
Dimensional inspection
Compare agreed critical dimensions and tolerances with drawings, samples or specifications.
Performance testing
Apply product-specific functional or durability checks where they are required and available.
Final inspection
Review appearance, configuration, quantity, markings and agreed evidence before release.
Packaging verification
Match product, label, inner pack, carton quantity and shipping mark to the approved order.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Define “acceptable” before production.
Useful quality requirements refer to measurable characteristics and an approval source—not generic claims. A clear record identifies the affected item, inspection method, acceptable result, evidence and response to a non-conformance.
- Approved OE reference, sample, drawing or specification
- Critical dimensions and tolerance
- Material, finish, markings and included accessories
- Functional or performance requirement
- Packaging, label and evidence requirement
TRACEABILITY
Keep decisions connected to the affected item.
Batch records, approved changes, inspection evidence and packing data should remain linked so a discrepancy can be located and reviewed without ambiguity.
Batch & item traceability
Use the available production, item and carton identifiers appropriate to the agreed program.
Non-conformance handling
Isolate the issue, document the evidence, review disposition and retain the approved outcome.
QUALITY FAQ
Before the order is approved.
Does every product receive the same tests?
No. Inspection and testing must match the product, risk and agreed specification. The quotation or quality plan identifies applicable checks.
Can buyers request third-party inspection?
Third-party inspection can be discussed before order confirmation. Scope, access, timing and cost need to be agreed for the specific order.
How are product requirements confirmed?
Share the OE reference, drawing or sample together with the dimensions, finish and performance requirements. The agreed specification provides the basis for sample approval and order acceptance.
How are discrepancies handled?
The affected item is linked to evidence and the approved requirement, then reviewed for containment, disposition and corrective action as agreed.
