Re: Contract Review
I agree Jim. It should be performed at the quote Stage. After that, it becomes almost moot.
A possible reason to have it after receipt of the Contract would be to help shipping prior to shipping the product or Final Inspection if the company has a final inspection process. The requirements could be reviewed prior to shipping the product or performing the service. In my opinion.
If contract review is to be effective it has to take place before the contract is signed. It's a preventive measure that should be intended to make sure that the the terms of the contract are realistic and feasible. The AIAG APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) manual has what's called the Team Feasibility Commitment that includes a one-page checklist of things to consider before entering into a contract.
A possible reason to have it after receipt of the Contract would be to help shipping prior to shipping the product or Final Inspection if the company has a final inspection process. The requirements could be reviewed prior to shipping the product or performing the service. In my opinion.