This standard establishes methods to be used by organizations when achieving compliance to customer and purchaser requirements in supplier management related activities. The intent of standardization is to increase supply chain efficiency and reduce non-compliance through alignment of customer requirements.
Rationale: The aerospace engine industry is heavily reliant upon items provided by subtier suppliers with unique capabilities and products. To ensure that all applicable requirements for these products are properly flowed and complied with at the various levels of the supply chain, this standard identifies a series of requirements to be used in controlling quality in supply chain operations.