Supplier Qualifications and Certifications

In order to ensure the value and quality of their products or services, many organizations are promoting the use of formal qualifications and certifications for their suppliers. New evaluation approaches, such as those developed by TQM, Six Sigma, and ISO, offer improved value and quality assurance.

In order to ensure the value and quality of their products or services, many organizations are promoting the use of formal qualifications and certifications for their suppliers. New evaluation approaches, such as those developed by TQM, Six Sigma, and ISO, offer improved value and quality assurance.

• Select one approach (TQM, Six Sigma, or ISO) and describe how it could benefit your organization and add value to your customer's experience.
• Identify best practices that leading companies in your industry have embraced in the area of supplier qualifications and certifications.