We are a Distributor/Warehouse of Industrial Metals. Is anyone willing to share a Dock to Stock Template, (i.e. flowchart, plan, etc.), ?

Just a bump - anyone got anything they can share?

Thank you Carol -
I am beginning to understand why this type of program is more like a leap of faith. But, our historical inspection data supports such a program. Then again, when the ice looks thick enough, one should not be surprised by the sound of cracking.

M. Ekenbarger:thanx:

One place I worked had such a program with a simple process for "Dock to Stock". Steel plate of various sizes and thickness was the purchased product.

The method was that if we received 10 consecutive shipments of each specified size, and there were no non-conformances, then that product and supplier went to "Dock to Stock". It worked OK for that business and product fabrications required. The person assigned to incoming inspection recorded and tracked the dispositions.

Thank you for the response. 10 lots looked like a good number for us. That and an internal audit on a percentage of line items, with any nonconformances requiring a CAR and 2 lot probation after acceptance of Corrective Action.


Mekenbarger:thanx:

Question. Im dealing with a similar issue and 10 sounds interesting.

The issue that Im dealing with is the conformance to technical specs is fine for the product I have in mind.

The problem I deal with is the suppliers documentation (packing list) doesnt match our P.O. and therefore kicks out.

Do you consider the quantity, documentation of the incoming goods to be criteria in the world of "conformance?"