We define what needs to be checked, examine the relevant evidence and make the findings clear enough to support a decision.
- Before a decisionBefore a significant supplier decision or contract.
- After recurring issuesWhen quality or delivery problems keep coming back.
- As a programmeAs part of a regular supplier-review programme.
- What mattersWhich supplier, location, process or requirement.
- What evidence existsRecords, certificates, samples or site access.
- Who will use the findingsPurchasing, quality, management or all three.
- Which decision they supportApprove, develop, monitor or replace the supplier.
A clear record of what we saw and what is missing, with questions to follow up with the supplier.
- AAgreed criteriaWhat is checked, and which decision it supports.
- BObservationsWhat was seen, with the evidence behind it.
- COpen questionsPoints that need follow-up with the supplier.
- DClear recipientsThe people who will act on the findings.

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Name the supplier question and the decision it should support.


