The ISO 9001 standard establishes the requirements for quality management in companies. On the contrary, this standard is not limited to one approach, it is designed to be applied internally in organizations of any sector or activity. 

For the supply chain, this standard is key in several aspects. One of the most important is the evaluation and selection of suppliers, an essential process for the operational and commercial management of companies that can obtain a strategic advantage by applying the standard. 

How to evaluate suppliers according to the ISO 9001 standard? 

According to the standard, it is essential to ensure that products and services acquired externally meet the requirements, capacity and needs of the organization. To achieve this, the following steps must be followed: 

1. Requirements 

It is vital to identify the needs of the company and the requirements that suppliers must meet, such as production capacity, delivery times, quality, costs, experience, among others.  

2. Evaluation criteria 

Based on the identified requirements, objective and measurable evaluation criteria must be established. Some examples are quality certifications, customer service, costs and benefits. 

3. Initial evaluation:  

Finally, it is key to carry out a preliminary evaluation of potential suppliers. This process may include the validation of documents and certificates, audits or visits to evaluate your processes and the request of samples or tests.  

4. Monitoring and continuous improvement 

After selecting suppliers, it is important to implement a constant monitoring and evaluation process that allows documentation and continuous improvement based on the results of each monitoring.  

The evaluation and selection of suppliers according to the ISO 9001 standard is a key process to ensure that suppliers meet the necessary requirements. With our strategic sourcing solution, you will have a wide network of suppliers according to your needs.