We receive up to hundreds of roll goods per day. They go into a hold area and after being cleared to the PO, go to stock. Putting an "Accepted" sticker on each roll would be very inefficient and not quite productive.

It seems like there could be a different/better way to do this.

We receive up to hundreds of roll goods per day. They go into a hold area and after being cleared to the PO, go to stock. Putting an "Accepted" sticker on each roll would be very inefficient and not quite productive.

It seems like there could be a different/better way to do this.If your process uses designated physical location as an indication of conformity status, you don't need stickers.

Why not have a quarantine area for nonconforming product and have everything else go directly into stock? In your procedures, state that your NC product is placed in the quarantine area until further disposition has been determined (or whatever your procedures state), and that all acceptable product is placed directly into stock inventory.

Then be sure to identify the quarantine area and make sure that only NC product is located there.

We receive up to hundreds of roll goods per day. They go into a hold area and after being cleared to the PO, go to stock. Putting an "Accepted" sticker on each roll would be very inefficient and not quite productive.

It seems like there could be a different/better way to do this.

One part of my old previously ISO company (ahem:notme: ) used the internal barcode label applied in Receiving, after the PO review, as our (approved) "verification of purchased product". We used the nice colored stickers for the gubment bidness :tg:

GStough,

If it goes directly into stock then it isnt inspected at all. I dont think that would work. However, having it setup so when it is in stock, makes it "acceptabe product" does seem reasonable. I am not sure if that would take care of making sure that its "status" is identified. I think it depends how you look at it, much like a lot of other things.

We receive up to hundreds of roll goods per day. They go into a hold area and after being cleared to the PO, go to stock. Putting an "Accepted" sticker on each roll would be very inefficient and not quite productive.

It seems like there could be a different/better way to do this.

Is there a shelf life on the material?

GStough,

If it goes directly into stock then it isnt inspected at all. I dont think that would work. However, having it setup so when it is in stock, makes it "acceptabe product" does seem reasonable. I am not sure if that would take care of making sure that its "status" is identified. I think it depends how you look at it, much like a lot of other things.

I would suggest that you consider the wise counsel of Sidney and GStough as the standard doesn't say you shall inspect, does it? Verification of purchased product...what can be the methodologies of "verification"??? Get out of "functional fixidity" (I LOVE that term...):D

GStough,

If it goes directly into stock then it isnt inspected at all. I dont think that would work. However, having it setup so when it is in stock, makes it "acceptabe product" does seem reasonable. I am not sure if that would take care of making sure that its "status" is identified. I think it depends how you look at it, much like a lot of other things.

I understand maintaining some form of verification on incoing goods where it is needed.

As has been mentioned there are a huge number of ways of dealing with this. Another couple of ideas to throw in.

You could have a "lead" roll and all the inspection status is taken from the "lead" so one "Hold" label goes on and one "Passed" label follows
You can use a temporary hold system that identifies newly received rolls such as a temporary chain barrier (that I have seen works well)


Hope these are of use!

If your process uses designated physical location as an indication of conformity status, you don't need stickers.

Our system works exactly how Sidney stated and we never had even a blink of any eye from any auditor...

We receive up to hundreds of roll goods per day. They go into a hold area and after being cleared to the PO, go to stock. Putting an "Accepted" sticker on each roll would be very inefficient and not quite productive.

It seems like there could be a different/better way to do this.


Keep your focus on the goal - ensure good material, and prevent bad material from getting into the supply stream. There are many ways to achieve this. Step back and think about what you do, and how you do it.

I like to say inspecting is what you do when you are not sure, and you cannot think of a better method.

You don't "inspect" your copier paper or coffee packets do you? Yet, somehow they are always good... There is a good idea in there if you think it through.

GStough,

If it goes directly into stock then it isnt inspected at all. I dont think that would work. However, having it setup so when it is in stock, makes it "acceptabe product" does seem reasonable. I am not sure if that would take care of making sure that its "status" is identified. I think it depends how you look at it, much like a lot of other things.

Your original post seemed to imply that inspection already was being done, so my thought was that product passing inspection would be placed directly into stock, and NC product sent to quarantine. I apologize for any confusion caused my assumption.

How do you know the material has gone thourgh the following steps? "They go into a hold area and after being cleared to the PO, go to stock."

The answer to the above question may also be the evidence of the product's status. Location can be a status identifier.

Regards,

Dirk