ABSTRACT
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Figure 2.1 ASQC Code of Ethics.
SCOPE OF VENDOR QUALITY CONTROL Most companies purchase several different types of materials. Some of the materials are just supplies, not destined for use in the product to be delivered to the customer. Traditionally, vendor quality control does not apply to these supplies. Of the items destined for the product, some are simple items that have loose tolerances and an abundant history of acceptable quality. The quality of these items will usually be controlled informally, if at all. The third category of purchased goods involves items that are vital to the quality of the end product, are complex, and have limited or no history. Purchase of these items may even involve purchase of the vendor's expertise (designs, application advice, etc). It is
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the quality of this category of items that will be the subject of subsequent discussions.
