Clause 8.3 applicability and outsourcing

Answer:
Even if your organization is outsourcing the design it will still be responsible for ensuring that a process is followed and that ISO 9001 requirements are met. Outsourced processes are still applicable. But if your organization buys a particular design off the shelf, as finished specifications, non-applicability makes sense.

The following material will provide you with information about clause applicability:
- ISO 9001 – What clauses can be excluded in ISO 9001:2015? - https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2015/07/07/what-clauses-can-be-excluded-in-iso-90012015/2015/
- free online training ISO 9001:2015 Foundations Course – https://advisera.com/training/iso-9001-foundations-course/
- book - Discover ISO 9001:2015 Through Practical Examples - https://advisera.com/books/discover-iso-9001-2015-through-practical-examples/