Good public relations. Prepares supplier for commercial quality registrations. The maturity of a supplier s QMS is considered when allocating resources and executing assessment activities. Prior to certification, that all participants agree upon a continuous improvement plan to provide direction for post-certification activities. That certification shall occur when all established performance elements are met and all customers concur.
Suppliers can withdraw from the program at any time.
Performance elements . Evidence of having consistently produced and delivered goods or services conforming to customer expectations. Effective management controls. Design control in research and development. Use of effective statistical techniques for both procured and manufactured material.