What It Takes to be a
Columbia Gear Supplier
Quality
Columbia Gear suppliers must have a comprehensive quality system in
place. The system must establish control throughout the entire manufacturing
cycle from proposal and bid to end-item delivery. This system will assure
quality objectives are met and minimize the possibility of compromising
product quality, reliability and delivery. This system must be complete
and consistent with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements,
and specifications, including all requirements of ISO/TS-16949 Standards.
Delivery
Columbia Gear supplies its customers with goods and services on an as-needed basis.
Every operation in our process is dated to meet our customers' needs.
Suppliers must be able to provide consistent, on-time deliveries.
Customer Service
Columbia Gear recognizes its responsibility to provide our suppliers
with schedules that allow them to meet the standard of 100% quality and
on-time delivery. Communication and Customer Service is the key to meeting
both quality and delivery requirements.
Regulatory Conformity
Columbia Gear will only purchase material and services that conform to applicable regulatory requirements.
Customer-Approved Sources
Where specified by contract with Columbia Gear's customers, Columbia Gear will purchase products, materials and/or services from customer-approved sources. If stated sources fail to continually meet the purchasing requirements of Columbia Gear, the products, materials and/or services are subject to re-sourcing.