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- D6 Approved: The supplier proceeds to complete step D7.
- D6 Rejected: The supplier should review the comments and make necessary adjustments in the D5-D6 form. After making the corrections, the approval process is repeated.
Step D7 - Preventive Actions
Step 7D focuses on preventing the recurrence of the problem (preventive actions). This stage is also known as the determination and implementation of systemic actions to prevent the recurrence of the same problem.
The supplier is asked to fill in the following data:
Position (Updated / Verified / Implemented): Depending on the preventive actions implemented, the supplier can select the following items:
- Drawing
- Specification
- List of Key Features
- D-FMEA / P-FMEA
- Control Plan
- Standard Work Instruction
- Visual Aids, Samples
- Training Completed
- Verified and Validated Errors
- Test Fixtures and Procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Added to Audit Plan
- Product/Process Change Request
- Gained Knowledge
Description: Detailed description of the implemented action.
Completion Date: The date the action was implemented.
Assigned Employee: The person responsible for implementing the action.
To submit step D7 for approval by the Buyer/QA, at least one preventive action must be provided.
Submission and Approval
The potential approval scenarios will be similar to previous steps:
- D7 Approved: The supplier now waits for the complaint summary prepared by the Buyer/QA. Once completed, the supplier will be asked to approve this summary.
- D7 Rejected: The supplier should review the comments and make the necessary adjustments in the D7 form. After making the corrections, the approval process is repeated.