● 0 = Approved Supplier List does not exist, no monitoring plan/control of supply chain.
● 1 = Approved Supplier List clearly defined without auditing supply base. Monitoring supplier performance is incomplete and/or has not been well documented..
● 2 = Approved Supplier List defined, some custom products/suppliers maybe audited on a regular basis (audit scores, evaluated on a regular basis, monitored for CA/PA). Some action taken place to fix critical issues. Some type of monitoring exists but not fully implemented, and is not documented in a system and/or program.
● 3 = Approved Supplier List clearly defined - selected products/suppliers are audited on a regular basis (audit scores, evaluated on a regular basis, monitored for CA/PA - identified, fixed and action plan in place, etc.). Supplier has a documented program that has clearly defined supply base metrics that include goals and has methods in place to track supply base performance. Metrics are reviewed with senior management on a routine basis (minimum yearly).
● 4 = All of 3 plus Supplier monitored/evaluated quarterly (minimum) using defined scorecard/measurements. Metrics include at least SPPM, OTD (On-Time Delivery, CA on-time response and has methods in place to track supply base performance. Potential supply base disruptions are identified with appropriate action and recovery plans. Development plans are created and implemented for all key sub suppliers and there is process to assess a sub suppliers capabilities prior to sourcing of new business including supplier on-site assessments & PPAP."