SUPPLY CHAIN & VENDOR ASSURANCE
Turn your supplier network into a reliable, auditable system.
BQCIS builds and runs vendor assurance programs that blend capability checks, inspections, lab testing, and digital proof.
BQCIS builds and runs vendor assurance programs that blend factory capability checks, product inspections, targeted lab testing, and digital proof—so you ship on spec, on time, with fewer returns and chargebacks.
Executive Value (One Screen)
- Fewer defects, fewer surprises: early detection with PPI/DUPRO/FRI and skip-lot logic.
- Predictable launches: suppliers graduate through a clear maturity path.
- Proof on demand: QR-secured certificates and photo evidence end the “email chase.”
- Lower total cost: less rework, fewer returns, faster bank/regulator release.
Where This Fits
Consumer goods · Industrial components · Packaging · Textiles/footwear · Electronics/accessories · Food-contact articles · Contract manufacturing & private label.
Program Blueprint (Modules You Can Adopt)
- Risk Map & Segmentation – score suppliers, assign control intensity by segment, auto review dates.
- Onboarding & Qualification – desktop screening, capability audits, golden sample sign-off, starter AQL/test plan.
- Controls Library – PPI/DUPRO/FRI inspections, lab panels, documentation, packaging, and process add-ons.
- Operating Rhythm – gate checks tied to PO milestones; skip-lot logic; hold/release workflows.
- Scorecards & Heatmaps – FPAR, PPM, OTIF, CAPA closure time, returns %, chargebacks, lab pass rates.
- Supplier Development – workshops, coaching, Train-the-Trainer, progression from Conditional → Approved → Preferred.
- Escalation & Re-sourcing – chronic non-conformance management, alternate validation, exit plans.
Deliverables You Receive
- Qualification audit report + CAPA plan
- Inspection packs: PPI/DUPRO/FRI with annotated photos and AQL tables
- Lab test summaries with methods, limits, pass/fail
- Loading/Seal records with geotag/time-stamps
- Supplier scorecards & heatmaps (PDF + CSV/JSON)
- QR-secured certificates—one link for buyers, banks, and marketplaces
Data, Portals & Integrations
Supplier mini-portal (or email-in) for small vendors; large suppliers via API/SFTP. Attachments auto-filed, push links/status to ERP/TMS/WMS/LIMS. Public QR verify page for any certificate—no login required.
Maturity Model (How Suppliers Progress)
| Stage | Typical Controls | Time in Stage | Graduation Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conditional | 100% FRI, DUPRO, full lab panel | 1–3 months | FPAR ≥ 90%, CAPA closure ≤ 14 days |
| Approved | Risk-based DUPRO, skip-lot FRI, targeted lab | 3–12 months | FPAR ≥ 95%, PPM ≤ target, returns ↓ |
| Preferred | Reduced sampling, audit once/season | Ongoing | 12 mo stable KPIs, zero critical findings |
Operating Policies (Plain Language)
- No surprises: any spec change resets control.
- Evidence-based: every release tied to a QR record.
- Right-sized controls: low-risk items can earn skip-lot.
- Clock speed: report turnaround times agreed per lane.
KPI Targets (Illustrative)
FPAR ≥ 95% · PPM within category · OTIF ≥ 98% · CAPA closure ≤ 10 days · Returns ↓ · Attachment completeness ≥ 95%
Case Snapshots (Anonymized)
Private-label apparel: returns down 25% — AQL checks, labels, and scorecards improved acceptance.
Home goods seller: chargebacks reduced 40% — packaging/label checks + DUPRO cut deductions.
Readiness Checklist
- Category risk map & supplier list
- Golden samples + latest specs
- AQL levels & defect taxonomy
- Lab panels per market
- Release rules & skip-lot criteria
- KPI dashboard cadence
- Integration path (portal/API/email-in)
Ready to De-Risk Your Supplier Base?
Start with a pilot scorecard · Launch inspections on one lane · Enable QR-secured releases today
Compliance & References
- ISO 9001 — Quality management systems.
- ISO 2859 — Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes (AQL).
- BQCIS QR-Secure Certificate Verification
- BQCIS Client Portal