Supplier/Vendor Selection
Vendors/suppliers can be selected by reviewing the specification and assessing a supplier's capability in terms of volume, frequency and supplier accreditations. This will help to eliminate certain vendors who may not fit into the established selection criteria. Occasionally, there may be one or more items in your specification that cannot be met, and negotiations regarding any possible changes to the specification can take place. The potential supplier would normally submit a “sample” to you as a representation of the product you would be buying. This sample should be analysed for specification compliance.
However, product specifications should not be the only criteria for approval. Based on food industry standards and practices, supplier must have its own quality system (preferably accredited) in place which is accepted in the industry.