Back to the original topic for a minute...
We categorize suppliers as: Level 1 for custom, and level 2 for off-the-shelf products.
We evaluate suppliers based on evidence that WE feel is important;
are they meeting our needs?
do they deliver on time?
have we had a good experience with them?
do they resolve CAR's issued by us to them in reasonable time?
are their products unique such that we must continue using them regardless of their performance?
do they provide good value for the money in terms of product and service?
does their product generate customer complaints?
Meeting your needs is very specific to each business. Only you can determine what you need. (don't let an auditor tell you any different!) Therefore in evaluating your suppliers, tailor the evaluation to your needs. If you need ISO registered suppliers, then so be it!
Beware (
! ) that supplier review must occur at your defined intervals, and you need to stick to them.
Honestly folks, go easy on yourselves (
) don't hog tie purchasing with space-age evaluations, but, be sure to meet the needs of your company.
Keep being Inventive.
Trakman.