Control of Externally Provided Product or Services
Control of Externally Provided Product or Services
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### 1. Purpose
This document outlines our company's approach to managing externally provided processes,
products, and services as per Clause 8.4 of ISO 9001:2015. Given our company’s role as a
service provider, where primary materials are supplied by customers, this document addresses
how we ensure that any external provision meets our operational requirements without
impacting service quality.
### 2. Scope
This procedure applies to any externally provided products and services that could impact the
quality of our services. Since our core operations rely on customer-provided materials, this
primarily includes:
- **Customer-supplied materials**: Components or parts supplied directly by customers for
quality inspection, rework, or assembly.
- **Office supplies**: Basic office materials acquired from suppliers with minimal or no impact
on product or service quality.
### 3. Definitions
- **Externally Provided Products and Services**: Items or services supplied by an external
source that could affect our service quality.
- **Customer-Supplied Products**: Items provided by customers, specifically for use in our
service activities (inspection, assembly, rework, etc.).
### 4. Policy
Our company ensures that all customer-provided materials conform to specified requirements
and that any limited office supplies do not adversely impact service quality.
### 5. Procedure
#### 5.1 Evaluation and Selection of External Providers
- **Primary Materials**: Since all primary materials used in service activities are supplied by
customers, they are not subject to traditional supplier evaluation or procurement controls. Our
quality controls focus on the inspection and handling of these materials in line with customer
requirements.
- **Office Supplies**: Basic office supplies are purchased based on cost-effectiveness, and
these items have no impact on the quality of service. Evaluation and selection are informal,
based on availability and price.
**Verification Activities**:
- Verification of quality for customer-supplied products occurs during the standard inspection
process.
- Any issues with customer-supplied materials are addressed through established customer
communication procedures.
- **Project Manager/Supervisor**:
- Ensures all customer-supplied materials are handled in compliance with customer
requirements and any identified quality controls.
- Manages customer communication regarding material issues and specifications.
- **Office Staff**:
- Handles procurement of office supplies as needed, ensuring minimal expenditure without
quality impact on service.
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This document should satisfy the ISO 9001:2015 requirements for Clause 8.4 while aligning with
your company's operations, emphasizing customer-supplied materials, and minimizing focus on
office supply procurement. Let me know if you’d like any further customization!