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Our R&D department
loves to order and experiment with new materials many of which are not ordered from suppliers on our approved supplier list (ASL). I realize that if the materials work well for the application and the prototype proves feasible that the suppliers will need to be approved prior to using the materials in production. I have thought of creating a new category or list of suppliers called "Research Only Material SUppliers" and "Research Only Service Providers" that would not fall under the requirements for approval during the research stages of product development. How are others handling this issue?
Another dilemma is when the novel raw materials or services are made by small startups that do not have a quality system. We then must assume the responsibility for them. Purchasing and Quality departments are at odds with R&D under these circumstances. Any advice on the best way to handle this situation?
loves to order and experiment with new materials many of which are not ordered from suppliers on our approved supplier list (ASL). I realize that if the materials work well for the application and the prototype proves feasible that the suppliers will need to be approved prior to using the materials in production. I have thought of creating a new category or list of suppliers called "Research Only Material SUppliers" and "Research Only Service Providers" that would not fall under the requirements for approval during the research stages of product development. How are others handling this issue?Another dilemma is when the novel raw materials or services are made by small startups that do not have a quality system. We then must assume the responsibility for them. Purchasing and Quality departments are at odds with R&D under these circumstances. Any advice on the best way to handle this situation?

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