Evaluating and qualifying suppliers: audits, RFQ packages, tooling ownership and inspection criteria.
Building an RFQ Package for Castings and Machined Parts
What to include in a casting and machining RFQ: 3D models, GD&T prints, CTQ list, volume ramp, PPAP level, and how suppliers build and compare quotes.
How to Choose a Die Casting Supplier: Evaluation Guide
A structured supplier evaluation guide for die casting: machine tonnage, alloy coverage, secondary ops, quality certs, engineering support and red flags.
Inspection and Acceptance Criteria for Production Parts
Define acceptance for production parts: AQL sampling, CMM and FAIR dimensional checks, CTQ control, nonconformance handling, leak and X-ray testing, and traceability.
Manufacturing Supplier Audit Checklist for Buyers: QSA and QPA
A buyer's on-site supplier audit checklist covering QSA system review, QPA process audit, calibration, traceability, FMEA, control plan and corrective action maturity.
Tooling Ownership, IP and Supply Agreements: Buyer's Guide
How die and mold ownership, IP rights, NDAs, exclusivity, dual sourcing and transfer rights work in supply agreements, plus vesting and contractual exit.