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OQA-71368 Supplier QMS Assessment [OQA-
3923] Form
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Functional Group:Supply Chain
Process Owner: Vatturi, Arun Authorized By: Watson, Richard
Title: Technical Program Manager 5 Title: Dir, Quality Engineering
Acknowledged by: Dhiman, Ankush [Consultant]
1.0 Purpose
This document lists out Supplier QMS general questionnaire and reference to the commodity based
questionnaire forms.
2.0 Scope
Supplier QMS Assessment
3.0 Responsibilities
Not Applicable
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Richard
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e commodity based
OQA-51137] Form
Note:
1. Please do not make changes with the basic Structure of Workbook and including all
the Worksheets. It can lead to error in Calculation of Scores.
2. Before using this file for any assessment, this file shoould be configured by QMS
admin(@smt-qms-admin@lamresearch.com) also to keep a record of assessment)
Supplier Code:
Supplier Name:
Supplier Address:
Assessment Date:
Scope:
Team Lead:
Lam Team:
Supplier Team:
Commodity:
Additional Supply Chain Requirements:
Commodity Weighting: 40%
Mandatory Questionnaires
Commodity Questionnaires Document number (with link to eDMS)
Established Supplier OQA-71411
Force/Child Labor Audit (Word Doc) LGL-70987
Information Security Questionnaire MTL-71144
Select Questionnaires
Commodity Questionnaires Document number (with link to eDMS)
Anodization OQA-71426
Assemblies/Electrical systems OQA-71424
Cable assemblies OQA-71418
DC Power Transformer OQA-71422
ESC OQA-71433
Heater OQA-71434
Inventory-Logistics OQA-71413
Mechatronics OQA-71420
Metal-Machining OQA-71429
OEM/COTS OQA-71425
Packaging OQA-71412
PCBA OQA-71423
Plastics OQA-71415
Plating OQA-71438
Polymer Coating OQA-71437
Precision-Cleaning OQA-71427
Quartz_ceramics OQA-71432
Remote Factories OQA-71416
RF Power OQA-71435
Sheet Metal Frames OQA-71409
Software-Controls OQA-71421
Sub-tier OQA-71419
Supplier QC Inspection OQA-71430
Surface Treatment OQA-71431
Weldments OQA-71428
Additive Manufacturing OQA-73028
40%
naires
Select Questionnaire Owner
N SMT
Y SMG
Y SMG
res
Select Questionnaire Owner
SMT Surface Treatment
SMT Electrical Systems
SMT Electrical Systems
SMT Electrical Systems
SMT ESC
SMT OEM
SMT Ops
SMT OEM
SMT Fab Parts
SME OEM
SMT Packaging
SMT Electrical Systems
SMT Wet
SMT Surface Treatment
SMT Surface Treatment
SMT Surface Treatment
SMT Advanced Materials
SMT Remote Factory
SMT RF Power
SMT Sheet Metal/Frames
SMT Electrical Systems
SMT Ops
SMT Part Metrology
SME ESC
SMT Fab Parts
SMT Fab Parts
Questionnaire Sheet
Select Questions Owner
Y QMS Manager
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Supplier Name/Code: Assessment team (Lead):
LGL-018 Anti-Slavery 1 Have you been paid for work you have performed?
Comments
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Lam Research expects a notice within 72 hours of a security incident to
our Information Security team at this
IP.08 1
mailbox(cybersecurity@lamresearch.com), in addition to existing business
contacts at Lam "Do you agree to this?"
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How do your policies, guidelines and procedures prevent inadvertent non-
compliance with respect to HARDWARE/IT controlled technology
IP.17 1
restrictions (e.g., ITAR-related encrypted hard drives that ship with your
products), etc.?
What metrics / KPI's do you use to measure the success and health of
your IP and Information Security systems & processes?
How do you know that your IP and Information Security processes are
healthy, effective, and meet customer (internal and external)
IP.18 1
requirements?
How do you use the performance levels and trends for these metrics /
KPIs for continuous improvement of the processes and outputs /
outcomes?
Do you securely store information in the cloud (or other third party
IP.19 servers)? Provide details of the cloud provider, server location, and 1
protections applicable to that information.
Where are your servers located? What restrictions exist to prevent the
IP.20 information from being moved without Lam’s knowledge and advance 1
consent?
IP.22 What protections are in place for export controlled data provided by Lam? 1
Is there a data loss prevention (DLP) tool in use? If so, please describe the
IP.23 details of the DLP implementation. If not implemented, please state what 1
compensating controls are in place to monitor data exfiltration.
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Do you maintain a Cybersecurity Insurance policy for your business and
IP.26 1
amount of the coverage?
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Assessment team (Lead):
ire
Self - Score LAM Score Comments
Yes/No Yes/No
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Supplier Name/Code: Assessment team (Lead):
Supplier Name
Phone Number(s)
Website
The following areas of screening are under the scope of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations and related regulations. Screening questio
assembly of Lam purchased parts (referred in this document as “Producer”) if the Producer is different from the Supplier. Please answer each
2.1. Parties of Concern List: Are your Company, any affiliates of your Company, or any suppliers of raw materials fo
Denied/Restricted Parties Lists compiled by government agencies for the control of export transactions?
Yes or No
2.2.1. Is any owner, director, executive, or individual with decision-making authority a government official or employee?
Yes or No
MTL-1923
2.2.2. Have there been any claims, litigation, or investigations, related to fraud, violations of any anti-corruption laws (incl
act, against your Company, any affiliate Company, or any of the owners, directors, executives, or individuals with decision
MTL-1923
Yes or No
2.3. ANTIBOYCOTT COMPLIANCE: Does your Company participate in any international boycott that is not sanctione
otherwise include in their contractual documentation any requests for Lam to agree to blacklist other companies/co
nationality in violation of §760.2 of the United States Export Administration Regulations?
Yes or No
2.4. Nuclear & Missile, Chemical & Biological Weapons Screen, and Aerospace Research
Is your company involved directly or indirectly in the design, development, production, stockpiling, or use of chemica
indirectly in any nuclear activities¹, heavy water manufacturing, missile related activities, rockets systems, Unmanne
Yes or No
1. Nuclear activities include but not limited to the following: development, manufacture, use or storage of nuclear wea
manufacture, use or storage of nuclear reactors or parts and attachments therefor, processing of nuclear fuel, or reproces
Yes or No
Yes or No
MTL-1923
m (Lead):
eening Form
eted and signed by the Supplier. Incomplete
he Supplier and cause delayed consideration
ations. Screening questions should pertain to the Supplier and its Entities engaged in the manufacture or
lier. Please answer each applicable box below:
rs of raw materials for articles manufactured for Lam, known to be currently listed on any
sactions?
MTL-1923
anti-corruption laws (including but not limited to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), or any other criminal
r individuals with decision-making authority to Lam’s technology?
MTL-1923
tt that is not sanctioned by the United States, including the Arab League boycott of Israel, or
t other companies/countries to discriminate based on race, religion, sex, national origin or
ing, or use of chemical, biological or toxins weapons, or that they will be used directly or
ts systems, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or aerospace research?
or storage of nuclear weapons, fuel or nuclear source materials, research on nuclear fusion, development,
f nuclear fuel, or reprocessing of nuclear fuel.
maritime nuclear propulsion plant equipment, their land prototypes and facilities for their
MTL-1923
QMS Sheet-Metal-Frames Questionnaire Form
Question ID Category Tier Question Self Y/N Lam Y/N Comments, Evidences
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QMS Sheet-Metal-Frames Questionnaire Form
Question ID Category Tier Question Self Y/N Lam Y/N Comments, Evidences
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Does the supplier track accidents and lost work days? Has the
supplier operated without any serious injuries resulting in death? 3
Does the supplier have a bonded storage area with limited access
for storage of product dispositioned as non-conforming? 2
Does the supplier have documented MRB procedures with records
of meeting minutes and material disposition activities?
Is the facility safe, clean, orderly, and well lit? Is the air quality
good and noise levels low? 3
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Category Questions Average Score Weight
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Scoring Legend
Unacceptable 1-2
Needs Improvement 2-3
Acceptable 3-4
Exceptional 4 - 4.9
World Class 5
QMS Scorecard
Commodity Score - 40%
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Supplier Code
Supplier Name
Scoring Legend
Date
Iteration
Is there evidence that the ERP can support the supplier with :
(a) Direct & Consigned parts
(b) Automated decrement of inventory & return to stock
(c) Nettable and Non-Nettable stocking locations
(d) Tracks customer owned inventory
(e) Customer Change Control Restricted Parts
What cycle time for goods receipt (from dock to stock) is required
to support kitting/manufacturing? Show evidence that the supplier
is meeting this target? If not, what plans are in place to resolve?
When was the last physical inventory audit (physical inventory
count) and what were the results? What is the frequency of the
audit?
Does the supplier have real time documented records for Critical
Feature and associated process parameters. Are they measured
analyzed and reviewed on a real time basis and can this be shared
with Lam real time?. What type of metrics and analysis are
done(CPKs, CPs, DOEs)
Can the Supplier demonstrate that what is physically being
built/tested/packaged on the floor is being done with current
revision level documents as per the customer P.O.?
Do you document Process Controls via Control Plans and are they
reviewed and updated to capture escapes or other process failures
throughout the manufacturing cycle? . Are these findings used to
recalculate control limits?
Does the supplier have a visual labeling system identify and locate
inventory, tools, processes, and flow?
Does the supplier track accidents and lost work days? Has the
supplier operated without any serious injuries resulting in death?
At a minimum, does the supplier provide their employees and
guests with a safe work environment free of excess work in-
process, supplies, debris, etc.?
Does the supplier have a bonded storage area with limited access
for storage of product dispositioned as non-conforming?
Is the facility safe, clean, orderly, and well lit? Is the air quality
good and noise levels low?
Is there a formal Supplier Selection Criteria and Process? Are
Critical Parts differentiated?
What are the job requirements (skills, knowledge, abilities) for the
individuals responsible for managing: (a) Engineering Change
Process, (b) Documentation Control Process, ( c) MRB Process, (d)
Production Qualification Process , (e) Manufacturing, (f) Quality,
SPC Support(Indirect) positions?
Are you familiar with Lam’s 14 most critical BCP criteria and what
is takes to get to a “Level 3” approval? Have you provided your
BCP (and supporting documents) to Lam for review and approval
against these criteria?
What are the key elements you take into account when looking at
capacity planning? What is your lead time to increase capacity by
10%, 25%, and 50%?
What & how the team size for the job requirements (skills,
knowledge, abilities) for the individual(s) responsible for
effectively managing the production planning/efficiency
monitoring processes?. Capacity and head count planning and
frequency.
How does best practice sharing take place across your global
factories?
Does the supplier have ISO 14001 certification?
Can you present "ready now" back-ups identified for key individual
contributor or supervisory positions? Do you have adequate
"bench strength" in key roles for direct and indirect functions?
Findings Severity
CAPA Due Date
Score Guide
Update
Guide
Low Impact
Row Labels
BSA-CML-001
BSA-CML-002
BSA-CML-003
BSA-CML-004
BSA-CML-005
BSA-CML-006
BSA-CSN-001
BSA-CSN-002
BSA-CSN-003
BSA-CSN-004
BSA-CSN-005
BSA-CSN-006
BSA-DSR-001
BSA-DSR-002
BSA-DSR-003
BSA-FNC-001
BSA-LDS-001
BSA-LDS-002
BSA-LDS-003
BSA-LDS-004
BSA-LDS-005
BSA-SHR-001
BSA-SHR-002
BSA-SHR-003
BSA-SHR-004
BSA-SHR-005
BSA-SHR-006
CML-CDC-001
CML-CDC-002
CML-CDC-003
CML-CDC-004
CML-CDC-005
CML-CDC-006
CML-CDC-007
CML-CDC-008
CML-CDC-009
CML-CDC-010
CML-CPP-001
CML-CPP-002
CML-CPP-003
CML-CPP-004
CML-EHS-001
CML-EHS-002
CML-EHS-003
CML-EHS-004
CML-FAR-001
CML-FAR-002
CML-GSQ-001
CML-POR-001
CML-POR-002
CML-POR-003
INP-CGM-001
INP-CGM-002
INP-CGM-003
INP-CGM-004
INP-CGM-005
INP-IPP-001
INP-IPP-002
INP-IPP-003
INP-IPP-004
INP-IPP-005
INP-IPP-006
INP-NPI-001
INP-NPI-002
INP-PMC-001
INP-PMC-002
INP-PRC-001
INP-PRC-002
INP-PRC-003
INP-PRC-004
INP-PRC-005
INP-TRC-001
INP-TRC-002
INP-TRC-003
INP-TRC-004
INP-TRC-005
INP-TST-001
INP-TST-002
INP-TST-003
INP-WPS-001
INP-WPS-002
INP-WPS-003
INP-WPS-004
INP-WPS-005
INP-WSE-001
INP-WSE-002
INQ-SSM-001
INQ-SSM-002
INQ-SSM-003
INQ-WHS-001
INQ-WHS-002
INQ-WHS-003
INQ-WHS-004
INQ-WHS-005
INQ-WHS-006
OPE-BCP-003
OPE-CIP-001
OPE-CIP-002
OPE-CIP-003
OPE-CIP-004
OPE-CIP-005
OPE-CIP-006
OPE-CMT-001
OPE-CMT-002
OPE-CMT-003
OPE-CMT-005
OPE-CMT-006
OPE-CMT-007
OPE-CPG-001
OPE-CPG-002
OPE-CPG-003
OPE-CPG-004
OPE-CPG-005
OPE-PBS-001
OPE-PBS-002
OPE-PBS-003
OPE-PBS-004
OPE-PBS-005
OPE-PBS-006
OPE-PBS-007
OPE-PBS-008
OPE-PBS-009
OPE-PBS-010
OPE-PBS-011
OPE-PBS-012
OPE-RMT-001
OPE-RMT-002
OPE-RMT-003
OPE-RMT-004
OPE-RMT-005
OPE-RMT-006
OPE-RMT-007
OPE-RMT-008
OPE-TEP-001
OPE-TEP-002
OPE-TEP-003
OPE-TEP-004
OPE-TEP-005
OPE-TEP-006
OPE-TEP-007
OPE-TEP-008
OPE-TEP-009
OPE-TNG-001
OPE-TNG-002
OPE-TNG-003
OPE-TNG-004
OPE-TNG-005
OPE-TNG-006
QDM-ADC-001
QDM-ADC-002
QDM-ADC-003
QDM-GLM-001
QDM-GLM-002
QDM-GLM-003
QDM-GLM-004
QDM-GLM-005
QDM-GLM-006
QDM-GLM-008
QDM-ITM-001
QDM-ITM-002
QDM-ITM-003
QDM-ITM-004
QDM-ITM-005
QDM-QMS-001
QDM-QMS-002
QDM-QMS-003
Question
Demonstrate with evidence how leaders communicate the organization's vision and strategies? How
does the management collect feedback and how timely is their response?
What are the systems used to drive accountability and alignment between the corporate office and a
remote site? How often are they aligned?
At what level of management is there visibility within the supplier? How does senior and executive
management engage and get updated on Lam related activities?
What experience do you have with importing and exporting of materials? Is there an import/export
department within the company to provide expert guidance of local and international transportation
laws?
Is material moved only once as short a distance as possible? Do you have appropriate equipment and
containers for Lam's products?
Are visitors welcomed and given information about plant layout, workforce, customers, and products?
Do you have a process to measure and track performance with your customers?
Is there a specific customer satisfaction (supplier scorecard) rating associated with Lam product and are
there action plans in place to address unacceptable scores or trends? Are these ratings displayed in the
unit?
What is the supplier's track record of adequate responsiveness to RFIs, RFQs, or other time sensitive
customer requests that support Lam business? How timely Do you respond to other requests (QMS
actions, 8Ds, Defect trends, FACT)?
Do you exhibit proactive communication by notifying Lam of problems or potential issues in advance?
Provide an example.
What evidence is there the supplier has an effective contract/requirements review process?
Are ratings for customer satisfaction and product quality displayed on line? What is done with this
information? Show examples
Do you have a shared understanding of diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness that is shared with all
employees? What is the management team doing to ensure that diversity is embraced in the workplace?
Do you conduct at least one diversity and inclusion training session annually for all employees?
What evidence is there the company is a good corporate citizen? What do you do for your community or
to support your employees within their community?
Supplier shall demonstrate adequate financial health so as not to become a risk to ongoing business with
Lam.
How does the leadership use benchmarking to improve the organization? Are there long term
succession plans in place for key leadership and management positions?
Can you present "ready now" back-ups identified for key individual contributor or supervisory positions?
Do you have adequate "bench strength" in key roles for direct and indirect functions?
Is corporate executive staff responsive and visibly engaged when there are significant issues that may
have financial impact for Lam (including late deliveries to Lam customers)?
How do you prioritize Lam needs compared to other accounts? How much of your business does Lam
represent at the site level and corporate level?
Is Lam considered a top priority customer and what preferred treatment/resources do top priority
customers receive that others do not?
Are critical skills (certified welding, x-ray tech, 5-axis CNC/Robotics/CMM programming, etc...) identified
and a plan in place to ensure continued availability to support Lams production requirements and
forecast?
What methods to you use to develop and keep talented labor? What incentives are in place that award
good behavior and motivate employees to meet or exceed expectations? (Retaining top direct labor
talent)
Do you utilize part-time or temporary work force? What is the training or orientation process for
temporary labor?
Is there an annual ethics program in place for all employees? Is there evidence of leaders and mangers
promoting ethical behaviors throughout the organization?
Is there a responsible party identified for employees to go to for guidance regarding ethics and
compliance issues? How do employees know who to contact?
Is there a means to report potential violations of company policy confidentially or anonymously? What
controls are in place to prevent Conflicts of Interest within the organization?
Does the supplier monitor and review Customer Change Control compliance at an executive level?
(Mandatory Tier 1 for CE! requirement, Tier 2 for general)
In the last 12 months, has there been a CE! violation in your factory? (Mandatory Tier 1 for CE!
requirement, not required for general requirement)
Does the supplier have objective evidence of their ability to manage and process a high rate of design/
documentation changes consistent with the rate of change in a Semi Cap industry?
Does the supplier have objective evidence of their ability to manage 48 hour turnaround on drop
ins/config change/pull in-push outs to provide financial and delivery impacts?
Does the supplier have objective evidence of their ability to receive and execute a high rate of NSRs (non
standard requests)?
What experience does the supplier have with configurable manufacturing?
Demonstrate with examples what is your Push, Place, Pull, Cancel (PPPC) Success?
If needed, does the supplier have clean room manufacturing space sufficient to meet Lam's needs?
Is the manufacturing floor space available sufficient to match Lam's needs inclusive of appropriate
power, CDA, helium, etc.?
Does the supplier have sufficient process controls in place to protect Lam and Lam customer IP?
Is there a formal Supplier Selection Criteria and Process? Are Critical Parts differentiated?
Does the supplier have strategic materials management organization?
Do you have Supply Base rationalization program in place as part of your Supply Chain strategy ?
Does the supplier have methods for identifying Customer Change Control restricted parts in their ERP
system and throughout the manufacturing process? (Mandatory Tier 1 for CE! requirement)
Do written policies and procedures exist for environmental, health and safety? Does the facility have all
EH&S permits, licenses, authorizations? Does the Supplier have dedicated management representatives
to ensure compliance to EH&S requirements?
Are EH&S issues and requirements covered during the Management Review Process? Are EH&S
potential releases (water, waste, air emissions) considered during the design process? Is there a system
in place to measure progress of EH&S efforts, programs or goals?
Have there been any environmental or safety issues, citations/violations, or fines in the last 12 months
in your organization? If yes, provide details. Does a process exist for internal/external EH&S
communication?
Is the facility safe, clean, orderly, and well lit? Is the air quality good and noise levels low?
Does the supplier have documented records for First Article Inspection / Test?
Are the First Article Inspection Records clearly understood by all personnel responsible for FAIR?
Compliance to LAM GSQA requirements. Ability to provide real time process and critical feature data
into Lam's IT system
Does the supplier have documented records of a Management Review process for the review of quality
processes and procedures? Does it include a review of all concessions including the supplier's cost of
quality program?
Does the supplier have a fully documented Internal assessment system to include reports that define
assessment activities, findings, and corrective actions issued from previous internal assessments with
records of closure?
Can the supplier provide documented records for "copy exact", or "POR Controlled" that lock down all
manufacturing, assembly and test procedures?
Are all equipments used to verify or measure a product maintained within a documented calibration
system? What type of accuracy checks are done for bias and linearity. Demonstrate with examples.
How does the supplier validate their inspection equipment such as CMM, Profilometer, Contracer,
Optical comparator, calipers and micrometers?
Does the supplier have a process by which test fixtures are qualified for validating?
Are all critical features measured? Are these fixtures subject to a maintenance/calibration/spare parts
management process?
Is gage R&R and gage matching performed on critical measurement applications with correlation to LAM
on a regular basis? What is the acceptable Gage R&R value?
Does the supplier have real time documented records for Critical Feature and associated process
parameters. Are they measured analyzed and reviewed on a real time basis and can this be shared with
Lam real time?. What type of metrics and analysis are done(CPKs, CPs, DOEs)
Can the Supplier demonstrate that what is physically being built/tested/packaged on the floor is being
done with current revision level documents as per the customer P.O.?
Does the supplier have the processes and capabilities to demonstrate and maintain compliance to
product safety and regulatory requirements stipulated in the Lam requirements specification?
Are work instructions and product quality specifications visible in all work areas? Are updated charts on
productivity, quality, safety, and problem solving visible for all teams? How do you ensure that the work
instructions and being followed and are effective.
Are updated charts on productivity, quality, safety, and problem solving visible for all teams? Are up-to-
date operational goals and performance measures prominently posted?
Can the current state of the operation be viewed from a central control room, on a status board, or on a
CRT?
Does the supplier have ability to support new product development. Ability to use CMM, develop
gages, process characterization of new processes, DOE to optimize process parameters, DFMEA, PFMEA,
CAD design reviews and analysis. Train operators and use pilot builds to mimic manufacturing
environment
Is there an effective project management process, with cost and timing goals, for new product start-ups?
Are there documented processes in-place which allow customers to expedite product from
manufacturing assembly processes through finished goods?
How are the equipment PM maintained? An example of the scheduling and a checklist. What does a
minor and major full PM consist of? How are records maintained? Is a timetable posted for equipment
preventive maintenance and continuous improvement of tools and processes?
Have the key process parameters for the critical characteristics been identified, characterized (by DOE)
measured, documented (SPC charts)and reviewed real time. How is this data used to continuously
improve? Please identify some examples that demonstrate stability and capability of these critical
process parameters. What is the minimum CPK vales for these critical process parameters?
Is there a systematic approach to capturing defect or non-conformance data and projects aimed at
eliminating or reducing defects on a continual basis?
Is mistake-proofing (Poka yoke) or error-proofing used to prevent errors or control critical
characteristics? List examples.
Is SPC used real time by the supplier to monitor key processes or critical characteristics on a real time
basis? Is action taken in a timely manner to address adverse trends? Can this be shared real time with
Lam. Provide examples of control charts, CPK values
Do you document Process Controls via Control Plans and are they reviewed and updated to capture
escapes or other process failures throughout the manufacturing cycle? . Are these findings used to
recalculate control limits?
Does the supplier have documented procedures for the traceability of products , its components and
non-conforming materials through all stages of procurement, production, testing, delivery and service?
Does the supplier have documented procedures for the timely recall of product determined to be out of
specification or a safety hazard?
Does supplier have a Time Sensitive Material (TSM) control procedure? Including identification of all
TSM material? (check list of materials) Verify material is within TSM limits.
Does the supplier have a visual labeling system identify and locate inventory, tools, processes, and flow?
Can the Supplier demonstrate that what is physically being built/tested/packaged on the floor is being
done with current revision level documents as per the customer P.O.?
Is the test yield(s) associated with Lam product sustainable at higher volumes without adverse impact to
OTD or increased costs to Lam?
What evidence is there to demonstrate first pass test yields are tracked and data is used to improve
yields?
What evidence is there to demonstrate the supplier has integrated the principles of pushing testing as
far upstream as possible? How is the whole unit assembly checked to drawing and BOM for accuracy.
Does the supplier track accidents and lost work days? Has the supplier operated without any serious
injuries resulting in death?
At a minimum, does the supplier provide their employees and guests with a safe work environment free
of excess work in-process, supplies, debris, etc.?
Is 6s practiced at all operations in the shop floor? Provide examples.
Does the supplier have a bonded storage area with limited access for storage of product dispositioned as
non-conforming?
Does the supplier have documented MRB procedures with records of meeting minutes and material
disposition activities?
How do you control Human workmanship errors? Is mistake-proofing (Poka yoke) or error-proofing used
to prevent human errors List examples.
What evidence can be shown to demonstrate efforts to eradicate human errors.
Are the performance measurement systems and agreements in place for sub-tier Suppliers? (e.g.
Scorecard) . Is this closed loop with a clear long term plan for improvement?
Do you provide forecasts to your suppliers to ensure they have visibility to future requirements and can
adequately support? What is the frequency of the forecast update/refresh? Is this closed loop?
Demonstrate with examples.
Do you have a supplier certification process for your suppliers? Does it include measures for quality,
delivery, and cost performance?
Is there evidence that the ERP can support the supplier with :
(a) Direct & Consigned parts
(b) Automated decrement of inventory & return to stock
(c) Nettable and Non-Nettable stocking locations
(d) Tracks customer owned inventory
(e) Customer Change Control Restricted Parts
Provide evidence of adequate physical space and resources to accommodate current and forecasted
Lam products at the warehouse?Can clearly defined warehouse locations be visbile in the system?
What evidence can be demonstrated that supports the warehouse is driven by KPIs and key metrics to
ensure processes are in control and meeting expectation? How is the data used to drive
warehouse/logistics improvements?
What cycle time for goods receipt (from dock to stock) is required to support kitting/manufacturing?
Show evidence that the supplier is meeting this target? If not, what plans are in place to resolve?
When was the last physical inventory audit (physical inventory count) and what were the results? What
is the frequency of the audit?
What measures are in place to prevent material from being pulled to backfill parts outside the system or
prevent inventory loss?
Has Lam approved your Supply Chain Risk Management Plan (SCRMP) to meet the target of being 80%
operational within 2 weeks of a SCRMP triggering event?
To what level do you control and drive improvement across the value chain?
What evidence is there that management is committed to creating a culture of continuous
improvement? Does management lead or participate in regular shop floor walks, RMBWA, Layered
Process Audits (LPA), or equivalent activities within the factory? Are issues effectively addressed in a
timely manner?
Do you have an Annual Operating Plan (AOP or equivalent) in place with Key Performance Indicators,
Goals, Initiatives, or targets identified and communicated throughout the organization? What evidence
is there that demonstrates AOP goals are being tracked on a regular basis with action items assigned
with measured targets?
Do you have a 5 year strategic plan and initiatives outlined? How does it support Lam's product and
strategy?
Describe what type of documented continuous improvement (CI) program is in place. What level of
evidence can be provided to show a CI project has had a positive impact on a Lam products
How is PFMEA , DFMEA, training, SPC & DOE used as part of continuous improvement .Provide
examples
Does supplier have a Customer Change Control Policy instituted, understood and adhered throughout
it's operation? Is Customer Change Control integral to the supplier's ECO/ECN Process?(Mandatory for
CE! requirement). Provide examples
Does the supplier have routing and approval authorization for proposed product changes to customer
change control restricted parts? (Mandatory Tier 1 for CE! requirement, Tier 2 for general)
Does the supplier have a formal process for informing its Customer(s) of a Customer Change Control
violation. (Mandatory Tier 1 for CE! requirement)
Does the supplier have a documented process of their Change Control and Document Control
management systems?
Does the supplier have a documented, closed-loop process for Change Control, Document Control
Management Systems and implementation of design changes (i.e.., material disposition)?
Does the supplier's procedures require customer approval prior to the implementation of any changes?
Does the supplier have a documented process for customer notification of design changes?
What are the key elements you take into account when looking at capacity planning? What is your lead
time to increase capacity by 10%, 25%, and 50%?
What utilization processes are in place to approve increases in capacity and how does management
approve increased resources (man, machine, material, etc.) requirements to be added (% surge) to
ensure continuous supply?
What evidence shows your willingness to invest in growth based on Lam forecast? Do you have system
or any other capital equipment related constraints?
How does customer forecast information get translated to daily shop floor build requirements? Who /
what establishes build requirements and schedules?
What & how the team size for the job requirements (skills, knowledge, abilities) for the individual(s)
responsible for effectively managing the production planning/efficiency monitoring processes?. Capacity
and head count planning and frequency.
Does the supplier conduct Pareto Analysis for performance issues and track Process Yields? Does this
data provide feedback to processes, procedural review , and customers?
Does the supplier have a documented, deployed and functioning methodology for root cause analysis?
Can the supplier provide evidence of root cause analysis, actions items for all internal and external
(customer )problems?
Is there evidence of closed-loop RCCA for product dispositioned as non-conforming? What is your rate of
repeat problems?
Does the supplier have a documented CAPA system? Is it closed loop and do records exist to support if
corrective action is verified and brought to closure within the specified time?
Do you use formal risk mitigation tools such as PFMEA to address manufacturing risks? How often is
this document reviewed. What are your typical RPN numbers. How do you typically address the
"occurrence" value
How is lean thinking and lean manufacturing concepts used across the board to drive systemic
elimination of waste? Please provide examples. What lean concepts have extended into processes inside
and outside of the manufacturing environment?
Is supplier aware of Lam’s FA cycle time requirements for critical/safety issues and medium impact
issues?
Does the supplier measure their performance against Lam expectations?
Have supplier provide an example of a recent failure analysis report; does this FA meet minimum
expectations for content?
Does supplier monitor PNR (NTF) performance for failure analysis?
Does supplier have a standard FA investigation process by product family that includes step by step work
instructions?
Does supplier have a process to train and qualify personnel to conduct FA?
Does the Supplier have a process in place to ensure the integrity of their Software(s) so as to protect
Lam and Lam's customers from inadvertent exposure to computer viruses?
How does supplier manage obsolescence? (Mandatory Tier 1 for CE! requirement, not required for
general requirement)
Does your organization have a process to support Flex material (material purchased or planned without
forecast, can be configured to meet future needs), for reduced cycle time?
Does the supplier have a controlled, systemic method for qualifying the processes used in building and
testing a product prior to its release for volume manufacturing?
How does the organization respond to problems, both internal and external?
Do you have a clear documented process and ownership for your Risk Management and Business
Continuity Planning (BCP)? How is it performed? Are there documented plans or methods established
for identification and ranking of risks?
Are you familiar with Lam’s 14 most critical BCP criteria and what is takes to get to a “Level 3” approval?
Have you provided your BCP (and supporting documents) to Lam for review and approval against these
criteria?
Are production materials brought to and stored at line side rather than in separate inventory storage
areas?
Can the supplier design group support discussions to identify technical solutions to complex problems?
How timely is the response and engineering support to Lam requests? Show examples as to how
operator variable is made fool proof.
Do you have the technical proficiency to assess a Lam design for producibility and affordability? Provide
examples where the supplier provided feedback or suggestions for improving Lam designs or
specifications.
What evidence exists to show investment in R&D applicable to Lam product? What evidence can be
provided to show that roadmaps exist for Lam associated technologies and/or products/processes?
What level of engagement is there between production and design engineering when a new design is
developed? How does Engineering ensure designs are producible? Provide an example.
Do you use producibility tools to aid in ensuring new designs are producible and key characteristics are
identified (e.g. DFMA, DTC, DFMEA, DFSS)? List some examples.
What evidence is there the design team incorporates lessons learned from production when creating a
new design? What are some of the DFX learnings. How are fool proof solutions generated for typical
workmanship issues
What specific evidence can demonstrate appropriate engineering metrics are being tracked that lead to
more producible designs or a reduction in design cycle time? Have you done any correlation studies
between the Component AFR to first pass yield, to final testing, to in process defects to component
quality.
What process is in place to monitor for part or component obsolescence?
What evidence can be provided to show that roadmaps exist for Lam associated technologies and/or
products/processes? How do you ensure that the process maturity follows the product complexity
Does the supplier have a documented training plan that identifies training needs and requirements for
each work station.? Is there a review for effectiveness?
Are complete and accurate training records maintained for personnel whose work impacts product or
service quality?
How are job requirements (skills, knowledge, abilities) for the individuals responsible for designing,
building and testing the customer's product (lifecycle) decided and compared to current skills sets. How
are the gaps determined and what are the plans to close them?
Does the supplier have formal Customer Change Control training requirement for relevant employees
i.e. Design Engineering, Production etc.? (Mandatory Tier 1 for CE! requirement)
What are the job requirements (skills, knowledge, abilities) for the individuals responsible for managing:
(a) Engineering Change Process, (b) Documentation Control Process, ( c) MRB Process, (d) Production
Qualification Process , (e) Manufacturing, (f) Quality, SPC Support(Indirect) positions?
Are work teams trained, empowered, and involved in problem solving and ongoing improvements?
Does the supplier have ISO 14001 certification?
If CE Marking is required by Lam, does supplier have the capability of demonstrating compliance with CE
Marking requirements?
If formal third party listing or certification (UL, etc.) is required by Lam, does the supplier obtain and
continuously maintain certification?
Does the supplier have a documented Cost of Quality program that includes cost of
detection ,prevention, and costing for defective product rework, scrap?
Does the supplier has design capabilities in the portfolio? How is reliability and quality designed into the
product?
What production efficiency metrics are important to the organization? Correlation of internal metrics
(CPKs, failure rates, repair rate) to external metrics (AFR, 8Ds, FACT, etc.)
How you manage Cost of purchased parts? How is the total cost of quality established?
What is your E&O as percentage of your COGS?
What metrics are in place at the various levels of the organization to monitor health and overall
performance of the factory, programs, product lines, site and customers? What are the action plans in
place for identified short comings and/or gaps to metrics?
What is the Accuracy of Inventory? To what level do you control and drive improvement on your
inventory turnover across the supply chain?
Does your Information Technology department have a documented disaster recovery plan? Is your data
backed up adequately to ensure quick and immediate access, and to prevent data loss?
Do you have documented information security policies and procedures?
Have you deployed adequate technology to address the potential for security breaches? Do you have
adequate resources allocated to information security?
How do you handle security issues with its employees working from home?
Do you have adequate resources allocated to information security?
Does the supplier have a fully documented
Quality System in compliance with a nationally recognized Quality Management System?
Is there an overall Industry strategy in place at the supplier? How has the supplier invested in
understanding and identifying ways to incorporate some of the tenets of I4.0 to gain efficiencies and
improve capability? List some specific areas of knowledge the supplier has gained and any investments
or areas of implementation.
How does best practice sharing take place across your global factories?
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Assessment Date Primary QMS Score Risk Description Improvement Action - 1
SUMMARY
Revision 1 -Due Date QMS Score Rev-1 Improvement Action - 2 Revision 2 -Due Date
QMS Score Rev-2 Improvement Action - 3 Revision 3 -Due Date QMS Score Rev-3
Acronym Description
ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (Terpolymer) A type of plastic
ANSI American National Standards Institute
APICS The Association for Operations Management (formerly American Production & Inventory Control Society)
ASL Approve Supplier List
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA)
AWS American Welding Society
CAD Computer Aided Design
CAR Corrective Action Request
CCC Customer Change Control
CDA Clean Dry Air
CE! Copy Exactly
CM Contract Manufacturer
CMM Coordinate Measuring Machine
CNC Computer Numerically Controlled
COPQ Cost of Poor Quality
Cp Process Capability Ratio (Tolerance spread / 6 sigma)
CPIM Certified in Production and Inventory Management
Cpk Process Capability Ratio (Upper or Lower Tolerance spread / 3 sigma)
E&O Excess and Obsolete
EC Engineering Change
ECN Engineering Change Notice
ECO Engineering Change Order
EH&S Environmental Health and Safety
EICC Electronics Industry Code of Conduct
EMS Environmental Management System
ERP Enterprise Resource Management
ESC Electrostatic Chuck
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
FTIR Fourier Transform Infrared (spectroscopy)
GD&T Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
GR&R Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility
ICT Integrated Circuit Testing
IP Intellectual Property
MFG Manufacturing
Mil. Std. Military Standard (U.S. Military)
MRB Material Review Board
MRP Material Resource Planning
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure
NIST National Institute of Standards & Technology (US)
OD Outside Diameter
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OMS Operational Method Sheet
OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration (US government)
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OTD On Time Delivery
PO Purchase Order
POR Process of Record
PPPC Property Plant People Capacity
PR Problem Report (replaces Engineering Change Request. Applies to Lam only)
PRR Production Readiness Review
QMS Quality Management System
R&R Repeatability and Reproducibility
RCCA Root Cause and Corrective Action
RTD Resistant Temperature Device
SE Supplier Engineer (Replaces SQE)
SOE Sequence of Events
SPC Statistical Process Control
SQE Supplier Quality Engineer - Now simply Supplier Engineer (SE)
TIG Tungsten Inert Gas (Welding)
TQC Total Quality Checks
UL Underwriters Laboratory
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Q/N Category
CML-EHS-002 Compliance
CML-EHS-003 Compliance
CML-EHS-004 Compliance
Subcategory Questions
Environmental Health & Safety Is the facility safe, clean, orderly, and well lit? Is the air
quality good and noise levels low?
KPI 5 = Best in World
6S program in place and actively managed. Work Work areas are well maintained, no hazards
areas are well maintained, no hazards present.
present. Programs in place to routinely check
Programs in place to routinely check work areas
work areas for maintenance, organization and
for maintenance, organization and potential
potential hazards
hazards. Proofs are available for review
TOOLS: TOOLS:
- cage with locks and active inventory - cage with locks and active inventory
management via separate storage location in management via separate storage location in
MRP; part numbers scanned into MRP MRP; part numbers manually inputted into MRP
- process for immediate removal of non- - process for immediate removal of non-
conforming material from the manufacturing conforming material from the manufacturing
floor floor
- A clear, objective process exists for determining - A clear, objective process exists for determining
the level of indirect support initially required the level of indirect support initially required
- Evidence exists that the level of support is
- Evidence exists that the level of support is
continuously reviewed and, if necessary, adjusted
continuously reviewed and, if necessary, adjusted
- Evidence exists that individuals in this role have
contributed "value add"
ISO-14001 certified. Policies, procedures exist for Working towards ISO-14001 certification.
EHS and also facility have all EH&S permits, Policies, procedures exist for EHS and also facility
licenses, authorization. have all EH&S permits, licenses, authorization.
Evidence is available for regulatory compliance Evidence is available for regulatory compliance
and regular audits performed to ensure and regular audits performed to ensure
compliance maintained. compliance maintained.
Work areas are maintained, no visible hazards Process does not exist
TOOLS:
- cage with locks and active (manual) inventory
management
There is no documented process or tribal practice
- process for immediate removal of non-
or objective evidence
conforming material from the manufacturing
floor
- A clear, objective process exists for determining There is no documented process or tribal practice
or objective evidence
the level of indirect support initially required
Management is considering getting ISO-14001
registered. Policies exist and employees are Process does not exist
aware of policy. Evidence is available for
regulatory compliance.
Work areas are maintained, no visible hazards Process does not exist
5 = Best in World 4 = Exceeds Expectation but not Best
Date
Rev Originated by:
Modified
1.0 8/28/2013 System Account