This clause is "Supplier quality management system development".
Does this section only apply to "traditional" suppliers as defined by GM as "Suppliers are defined as organizations that are providers of production materials, or production or service parts, directly to an organization who is a provider of General Motors or other customers subscribing to this document. Also included are organizations who are providers of heat-treating, painting, plating or other finishing services."
I have had several auditors and consultants give conflicting answers when asked if this section applies to suppliers and/or "providers of externally provided products, processes and services".
Example: ABC company gets gauges calibrated by an out side company (DEF company). I know DEF is a provides of externally provided products, processes and services, but is the calibration company (DEF in this case) considered a supplier and is Clause 8.4.2.3 applicable to them?
Does this section only apply to "traditional" suppliers as defined by GM as "Suppliers are defined as organizations that are providers of production materials, or production or service parts, directly to an organization who is a provider of General Motors or other customers subscribing to this document. Also included are organizations who are providers of heat-treating, painting, plating or other finishing services."
I have had several auditors and consultants give conflicting answers when asked if this section applies to suppliers and/or "providers of externally provided products, processes and services".
Example: ABC company gets gauges calibrated by an out side company (DEF company). I know DEF is a provides of externally provided products, processes and services, but is the calibration company (DEF in this case) considered a supplier and is Clause 8.4.2.3 applicable to them?