This step manages external providers (suppliers and subcontractors) so that they provide reliable products and services. As results, you receive supplier evaluation and selection criteria and an approved supplier list.
It evaluates and selects external providers, monitors their performance and re-evaluates them. It also determines how received products and services will be verified and the requirements to be communicated to suppliers.
Note: the number beside the title is the basis clause. HS is the Harmonized Structure (the common clause layout used across ISO standards).
Output
- Supplier evaluation and selection criteriaEvaluation item / Score / Pass criterion
- Approved supplier listSupplier / Items supplied / Grade / Evaluation date / Re-evaluation cycle
- Supplier performance evaluation form and incoming inspection and verification methods
Next steps
Economic Prosperity: Preceding steps: Legal Requirements Identification · Risk Assessment · Contract Management · Design and Development Control
Steps that use the results of this step: Process Control · Nonconforming Product Control · Analysis and Evaluation · Management Review
Social Value: Preceding steps: Legal Requirements Identification · Risk Assessment · Participation, Consultation and Communication
Steps that use the results of this step: Process Control · Analysis and Evaluation · Management Review
When operating, designate the Management System\Supplier Management folder (or files), and eiso will organize, aggregate, analyze and synthesize that material.
Material to designate: the approved supplier list, supplier evaluation forms, incoming inspection records. (Management System Operation Guide)

