PINNACLE FREE QMS v2.0 — SUPPLIER QUALITY FIRST

This package is a practical, editable ISO 9001-style QMS for small and growing manufacturers and physical-product companies. Supplier Quality is intentionally the operational starting point.

TRUE NORTH FLOW
1. Define your own requirements clearly.
2. Source and qualify a capable supplier.
3. Communicate controlled technical and quality requirements.
4. Plan risk, APQP/PPAP/FAI, inspection, traceability, and required records.
5. Hold incoming or pre-shipment lots until required evidence is complete.
6. Release conforming product; control nonconforming product.
7. Drive SCAR/CAPA, supplier development, scorecards, and re-evaluation.
8. Feed supplier performance, customer feedback, audit results, and changes back into management review and continual improvement.

Start with:
- 00_START_HERE/README_FIRST.docx
- 00_START_HERE/START-001_Supplier_Quality_First_System_Map.docx
- 01_SUPPLIER_QUALITY_AND_SOURCING/SQM-001_Supplier_Quality_Manual.docx
- 01_SUPPLIER_QUALITY_AND_SOURCING/Supplier_Quality_Control_Workbook.xlsx

This is a template and educational resource. Tailor it to your products, customers, risks, laws/regulations, contracts, and certification requirements. It does not reproduce ISO standards and does not guarantee certification.
