Manufacturer Part Numbers vs. Vendor Part Numbers — Why the Difference Matters

Comparison of Manufacturer Part Numbers and Vendor Part Numbers used on manufacturing purchase orders

Manufacturer Part Numbers vs. Vendor Part Numbers: Why the Difference Matters Manufacturer Part Numbers and Vendor Part Numbers identify different aspects of a purchased component. Including both on purchase orders helps manufacturers prevent substitutions, reduce receiving errors, and purchase the exact approved part. In manufacturing, precision is essential. Yet one of the most common and […]

Approved Vendor Lists for ISO 9001 and AS9100 Supplier Control

Approved Vendor List for ISO 9001 and AS9100

Approved Vendor Lists for ISO 9001 and AS9100 Supplier Control An Approved Vendor List helps manufacturers control which suppliers may provide materials, components, services, and outsourced processes. It also provides documented evidence that suppliers have been evaluated, approved, monitored, and periodically re-evaluated. Purchasing from an unqualified supplier can introduce defective material, counterfeit parts, late deliveries, […]