It will be called out in supplier contracts and/or purchase orders. In the absence of contractual language, a supplier may still follow Addendum 1 voluntarily. Addendum 1 is considered a business requirement, not a quality system requirement.
Will Addendum 1 drive quality system requirements?
Yes, if Addendum 1 procedures are used for product acceptance. Not necessarily, if the supplier is engaged in a supplier-defined continuous improvement and variation reduction strategy (e.g., Six Sigma). In this situation, the continuous improvement system might be documented in general business procedures.
Will suppliers have to be VKMC / Addendum 1 approved?
No. Addendum 1 is considered a capability instead of a "quality system" approval. However, suppliers will be evaluated periodically if Boeing purchase documents have Addendum 1 called out. Evaluated suppliers will be expected to be compliant to Addendum 1 requirements.
How are the results of an Addendum 1 evaluation documented?
The evaluation will result in a list of supplier strengths and opportunities for improvement. The supplier is expected to develop a Continuous Improvement Plan that addresses the opportunities. This plan will be provided to the Boeing representative who will coordinate them with procurement.
What if the supplier does not meet the minimum Addendum 1 requirements when they are contractually obligated to do so?
In order of increasing severity: the Boeing representative could
write a Supplier Evaluation Report (SER) against the supplier's quality management system requiring corrective
action within 30 days. Ineffective or nonresponsive corrective action could result in placing the supplier's quality
management system on probation.
What is the typical agenda for an Addendum 1 evaluation?
At least 1 month prior to the evaluation: Perform self evaluation. Day 1 - Program review of supplier CI system, performance measures, targets, goals, management reviews, projects, etc. Day 2 - Review of supplier results, trends, plans and current compliance Days 3 and beyond (if held) - Coaching and consultation by Boeing rep and/or VMKC specialist.
