Inventors:
Mark D. Cujak - Berlin WI, US
Edward Kralik - Woodstock GA, US
Trina R. McCormick - Appleton WI, US
Dixon Ng - Alpharetta GA, US
James E. Schoenholz - Bangkok, TH
Leona M. Hammel - Georgetown TX, US
Donald E. Dalton - Woodstock GA, US
Thomas F. Dungan - Neenah WI, US
Johnny D. Mercer - Kennesaw GA, US
International Classification:
G06Q 40/00
Abstract:
An automated supplier quality management system includes tools to support standardized supplier quality assessments and storage and searching of supplier profiles. Supplier information can be filtered and sorted to provide qualification of suppliers, such as contract manufacturers or other suppliers. In some embodiments, supplier quality management can include the use of tools that automatically generate forms for use in auditing outside or internal suppliers. For instance, audit definition parameters may be provided and one or more audit worksheets may be prepared based on the parameters. For instance, a spreadsheet may include various auditing requirements and make requirements applicable to an audit visible based on the parameters while hiding other inapplicable requirements.
