What is it: SCAR stands for Supplier Corrective Action Request and is a systematic approach to solving a quality concern by the supplier.
Why use it: SCAR is a request is made by the customer for a root cause remedy of a contractual non conformance.
To move from a problem notification system to a problem resolution system
Resolve issues at their source
Supplier accountability for root cause and corrective actions
Improve efficiencies and costs
Improve incoming and outgoing Quality
Where to use it: A non conformance has been identified from a supplier, this can either be a product non conformance or a service non conformance.
When to use it: The use of a SCAR report is initiated after received incoming materials not meeting specifications.
How to use it: SCAR usually follows the following steps:
An issue with a product, component, or raw material is identified via various sources
Incoming inspection (AQL violation/Out of specification)
Consumer complaint
Production issue
A Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR) is created for quality/financial tracking
The person affected, the originator, raises a SCAR in the database on the process owner, the supplier, and tracks the progress
There is one SCAR raised for every NCR or group of similar NCR’s
Identification of supplier controlled material and source containment within 24 hours of being notified
Understanding of the issue by the supplier and definitive root cause and corrective action within 20-30 days of being notified
Implementation plan to address containment action within 21 days of being notified
Closure of the issue within the timeframe identified
Replication of the corrective action across similar products or processes
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