Regular contact is made with suppliers. The company provides for good inventory control. Company has an inventory control formula to provide for optimum inventory levels. Company has a policy on securing inventory in a timely fashion. The company conducts incoming inventory inspections.
Company has a written policy on incoming inspection.
Incoming inspection is being performed. Incoming inspection levels of quality are documented. The company has alternate sources of raw materials. Two or more suppliers are identified for each product needed. Majority of raw material requirements are divided equally between two major suppliers with a third source receiving lesser but consistent orders.