Distributor traceability
Sometime we purchase parts from Authorised distributors. In their delivery documents, sometime they dont mention the traceability details either in the COC or some other documents. we only get invoice or General COC stating that these parts manufactured as per the standard. This may be due to low order quantity and less business with the distributor.How can we manage the traceability issue as per AS9100 standard requirements with these distributors. How can we mitigate counterfiet part risk management. Can we go with customer for deviation based on criticality of the parts / Non critical parts. what are the ways to manage the requirements systematically?
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When it comes to traceability, the AS9100 standard does not give detailed requirements on how to do this, but only says that you need to control the unique identity if that is a requirement, and retain documents necessary to ensure this traceability.
So, as per the standard, your question goes back to what your customer's requirements are. If your customer allows waivers on traceability, then that is acceptable, but if not, then it is not acceptable. As the standard is used by any organization within aerospace, the requirements only describe what needs to be done but need to be supplemented with the customer and legal requirements.
For a bit more on the traceability requirements in AS9100, see the article: How to meet traceability requirements in an AS9100D-based QMS, https://advisera.com/9100academy/blog/2019/06/05/as9100-traceability-requirements-how-to-meet-them/
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Jun 02, 2025