A supplier capability assessment tests whether a supplier has the people, equipment, process, systems and experience required for a defined scope. It can be completed through documents, interviews, samples or a site assessment.
| Area | What to record |
|---|---|
| Decision | Translate the specification into observable capabilities. For manufacturing, that may include process steps, equipment limits, tooling, metrology, yield and engineering support. |
| Evidence | Capture evidence for each requirement, capacity constraints, subcontracted work, gaps, corrective actions and the person who approved the assessment. |
| Watch point | General company experience does not prove capability for a particular material, tolerance, volume or destination requirement. |
When the term matters
Translate the specification into observable capabilities. For manufacturing, that may include process steps, equipment limits, tooling, metrology, yield and engineering support.
Checks before approval
Capture evidence for each requirement, capacity constraints, subcontracted work, gaps, corrective actions and the person who approved the assessment.
General company experience does not prove capability for a particular material, tolerance, volume or destination requirement.
