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The 7-Point Supplier Qualification Checklist

Stop gambling with offshore suppliers. Use the same proven framework Australian aerospace, defence, and oil & gas companies use to qualify CNC manufacturers.

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Supplier Qualification

Checklist & Framework

7-Point Verification Framework

Financial Stability Assessment

Quality System Audit Guide

Reference Check Template

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What's Inside the Checklist

Everything you need to qualify offshore suppliers with confidence

Certification Verification

Step-by-step process to verify AS9100D, ISO 9001, and other certifications directly with certification bodies. Includes red flags and what to look for.

✓ Certificate verification checklist
✓ Certification body contact list
✓ Surveillance audit requirements

Client Reference Checks

Proven script for checking supplier references. The exact questions to ask that reveal quality issues, delivery problems, and responsiveness.

✓ 15-question reference script
✓ Red flag indicators
✓ Scoring methodology

Sample Testing Protocol

How to structure paid sample orders that reveal supplier capabilities. What to measure, how to evaluate, and when to proceed to production.

✓ Sample order specification template
✓ Evaluation criteria checklist
✓ Go/no-go decision framework

Technical Capability Assessment

Video call checklist to evaluate engineering competence. The questions that separate competent suppliers from order-takers.

✓ Technical interview questions
✓ Equipment capability verification
✓ Process knowledge indicators

Financial Stability Check

How to assess supplier financial health without being an accountant. Red flags that indicate cash flow problems before they affect you.

✓ Financial document requests
✓ Credit report interpretation
✓ Warning sign checklist

IP Protection Verification

Ensuring your designs stay confidential. NDA requirements, document control verification, and access audit procedures.

✓ NDA template provisions
✓ Document control verification
✓ Access logging requirements

Facility Audit Checklist

Complete checklist for in-person or virtual facility audits. What to observe, questions to ask, and red flags that indicate quality problems.

✓ Equipment condition assessment
✓ Organization & 5S evaluation
✓ Quality system documentation
✓ Staff competency indicators
✓ Safety protocol verification
✓ Photo documentation guide

Used by Leading Australian Manufacturers

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"This checklist saved us from a $180K disaster. We were about to commit to a supplier who looked great on paper, but the reference check questions revealed consistent late deliveries and quality issues. We walked away and found a reliable partner instead."

David Morrison

Procurement Manager, Adelaide Aerospace Systems

Trusted by procurement teams at:

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Email Templates

Copy-paste templates for requesting information, checking references, and follow-ups.

Video Walkthrough

10-minute video explaining how to use the checklist effectively for your first supplier.