If you’re using the QMS to extend compliance responsibilities to suppliers, your agreement should clearly outline expectations for their participation.
Using the QMS to gain visibility into supplier processes is essential to mitigating risk. It also allows for real-time information sharing, but only if suppliers engage with your process.
The QMS is your number one tool for mitigating risk and ultimately, enforcing your agreement. The increased visibility combined with a strong agreement is what sets you up for a successful relationship. And at the end of the day, investing in long-term supplier relationships is much more efficient than having to build new ones from scratch.
