Supplier accreditation procedure

Finally, this year, a standard catalyst supplier accreditation procedure is being implemented. Primary emphasis is on the implementation of control charts and statistical process control (SPC) procedures in the manufacture of commercial catalysts in order to improve lot to lot consistencies (3) for purchased catalysts. 

Our current views on how to implement a catalyst supplier accreditation procedure are as follows. A team consisting of representatives of technical, analytical, plant operation and purchasing functions visits with the supplier s equivalent representatives prior to placing a major order, or at certain intervals. The meeting will have the following five part agenda ... 

This supplier accreditation procedure is aimed at achieving programs of continued improvement in quality through SPC implementation in catalyst manufacture. 

The quality of purchased fixed bed catalysts and adsorbents is important. A supplier accreditation procedure is being implemented. 

Statistical process control is being implemented by catalyst manufacturers to detect and eliminate, if possible, causes of variations in quality. As many departments, such as operating, technical, purchasing, and R D, become involved in the pursuit of quality, a unified approach toward the implementation of total quality is being developed through an accreditation procedure for catalyst suppliers. 

The supplier s Project and Qnality Plans specify project responsibilities, procedures, and deliverable documentation. The supplier s scope of work usually revolves around Design and Development, Coding, Configuration and Bnild, and Development Testing. The URS and User Qualification may also be specified in the plans as reqnested by a pharmacentical or healthcare company. The supplier firm should be encouraged to include a statement of its development capability for the service or equipment they are providing. This statement conld be based on a firm s ISO 9000 accreditation. Resumes of key staff should be available to support the capability statement. 

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