Discover effective criteria for supplier evaluation in ISO 9001 compliance, as experts discuss common challenges and practical tips for optimizing procurement processes in your organization.
A new blog post of Joseph Beratung was published on Jul 01, 2024 with the original title:
Lieferantenbewertung nach ISO 9001
Overview:
A comprehensive look at supplier evaluation under ISO 9001 highlights key requirements and common pitfalls. It emphasizes the importance of effective criteria for assessing suppliers, considering factors like quality, reliability, pricing, and sustainability in the evaluation process.
Core content:
- ISO 9001 mandates organizations to ensure suppliers meet standards, requiring documented criteria for supplier evaluations.
- Organizations need to assess various factors including product quality, delivery reliability, and price competitiveness when evaluating suppliers.
- Common pitfalls include a lack of proper reminders for supplier evaluations ahead of audits, indicating possible weaknesses in processes.
- Although certifications like ISO 9001 are requested, they may not accurately reflect a supplier’s quality and effectiveness.
- Praxistipps suggest collaborating with procurement teams to identify appropriate evaluation criteria tailored to their needs.
Learnings:
- Understanding the requirements of ISO 9001 is crucial for establishing effective supplier evaluations that align with organizational goals.
- Learn to develop criteria that effectively capture the nuances of different types of suppliers, from custom production to standard products.
- Recognize the limitations of certifications and the need for a practical approach to evaluate suppliers based on real performance.
- Factors such as customer service, innovation, and sustainability must also be incorporated into the supplier evaluation framework.
- Engaging procurement teams in the evaluation process can enhance the relevance and utility of supplier assessments.
The original content was published in German.
