Hi all,
I'm looking for an example of a receiving procedure for Commerical off the shelf items (COTs). I'm trying to figure out a way to separate the way we handle COTS and custom items.

Thanks,
al40

Hi all,
I'm looking for an example of a receiving procedure for Commerical off the shelf items (COTs). I'm trying to figure out a way to separate the way we handle COTS and custom items.

Thanks,
al40

Have the receiving person compare the PO to the packing list and package contents. In other words, just verify that what was ordered is what was received.

Have the receiving person compare the PO to the packing list and package contents. In other words, just verify that what was ordered is what was received.

Some "of the shelf items" (catalog items) may still be subject to PPAP requirements. (Re: PPAP Manual "Applicability" 2nd Par and notes.)
These items may require additional processing per the receiving process instructions.

Stijloor.

Some "of the shelf items" (catalog items) may still be subject to PPAP requirements. (Re: PPAP Manual "Applicability" 2nd Par and notes.)
These items may require additional processing per the receiving process instructions.

Stijloor.

There's no mention of PPAP in the OP, and even if PPAP is applicable, it's possible that the control plan says to do what I suggested.

There's no mention of PPAP in the OP, and even if PPAP is applicable, it's possible that the control plan says to do what I suggested.

PPAP does not apply. I was wrote a process similiar to what was suggested but our design group thinks that they should be releasing controlled drawings for COTs items. I think this is crazy why do a drawing for a bottle of adhesive, a MS screw, etc. I think its a waste of their time and it holds manufacturing up when they have to wait for the drawing to go through approvals prior to purchasing the item. So anyway I was looking for a simple procedure that I could compare mine with.

Thanks,

al40

PPAP does not apply. I was wrote a process similiar to what was suggested but our design group thinks that they should be releasing controlled drawings for COTs items. I think this is crazy why do a drawing for a bottle of adhesive, a MS screw, etc. I think its a waste of their time and it holds manufacturing up when they have to wait for the drawing to go through approvals prior to purchasing the item. So anyway I was looking for a simple procedure that I could compare mine with.

Thanks,

al40

Hello al40,

The way you described it looks like overkill to me too. If needed you could get the drawings from the suppliers. If not critical, a simple verification as Jim Wynne described it would suffice. Please keep in mind that activities in receiving inspection should be driven by how much risk exist and how to mitigation that risk. The more you can "off-load" these activities to the supplier, the better of you are.

Just my :2cents:

Stijloor.

Have the receiving person compare the PO to the packing list and package contents. In other words, just verify that what was ordered is what was received.

In my experience, Manufacturing Part Number and date code are the most critical items to verify at receiving....

Distributors or suppliers' processes are not 100% accurate. Manufacturer's Data sheet can provide valuable information in decoding the manufacturer's part number.

PPAP application?? I agree with Stijloor. It's too much.

For Critical items, I ask for first article and save a sample for comparison of subsequent shipments.