In practice
From the field audit to a closed NCR.
An example: Metalúrgica Alfa goes through its yearly supplier audit.
Illustrative example with fictitious data
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The audit goes on without signal
The auditor fills in the checklist on the phone inside the plant, with photos and evidence, even offline. Everything syncs when the connection returns.
Audit · Metalúrgica Alfa
Saved on the phone
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The finding becomes an NCR
The expired calibration found in the audit opens a nonconformity, with a deadline and an owner at the supplier.
NCR-0142 · Expired calibration
Open
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The supplier answers in the portal
The supplier handles the NCR with an action plan or 8D and sends evidence through the portal, with no spreadsheets by email.
Action plan · 8D
Awaiting approval
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Performance shows the result
With the NCR closed and effectiveness verified, the history feeds the supplier's performance and risk.
Performance · Metalúrgica Alfa
NCR closed