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Quality Assurance Subcommittee
Compendium of Subcommittee Status |
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| Section 4: Program Information/Implementation |
Clearing House Legality
Although the information/implementation procedure coupled with the recommended Quality Standard and Auditor Accreditation Procedures will stand alone as an effective Supplier Quality Assurance Program, its development was limited by legal restraints perceived by the ISM to be relevant to the program. However, other industries; automotive, aeronautical, nuclear, etc. have breached legal limitations and utilize a "Clearing House" scenario that is thought to be a violation of anti-trust legislation in ISM legal interpretations, the QAS recommends that the Executive Committee conduct further study in "Clearing House" legality.
The present QAS program will stand alone. However, it has been developed in a manner that can be adapted to a future "Clearing House" type of program should research determine this direction feasible.
AAR M-1003 as a Clearing House
It is further recommended that the Executive Committee review and provide subsequent direction as to the feasibility of utilizing the AAR M-1003 as the Clearing House described above.
Recent input from AAR representation indicates that the AAR Group would review a formal proposal for the development of a program in conjunction with the ISM-RIF in regard to controlling suppliers on non-interchange items. However, Executive Committee direction must be received before the QAS can develop such a proposal.
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| Section 5: Announcement & Publications to Date |
| Below is a copy of the official announcement to the public concerning the QAS. It has been reviewed by legal council. |
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Institute for Supply Management
Rail Industry Forum Quality System Standards Subcommittee
In response to the on-going interest in maintaining quality standards for materials and services supplied to the railroad industry, we announce the formation of the Quality System Standards Subcommittee.
The object of this new committee, which is made up of quality and purchasing officers of major U.S. and Canadian Railroad Companies, is to provide a set of uniform, professionally established and published quality system audit standards. These standards are for the use of member railroads in assessing suppliers' quality assurance programs, thereby aiding suppliers in continuously improving the quality of their products to meet railroad industry standards.
The Committee has adopted the AAR M-1003 (Chapter 2) Quality Assurance Program requirements as the basis for the ISM-RIF Quality System Standards.
It is not the intention of this Committee to duplicate or in any way encroach upon existing or planned programs of other bodies such as AAR or AREA. Rather, the Committee efforts will expand upon or supplement those programs to include a wider variety of materials not already covered, in order to meet the recognized needs of individual member railroads and their suppliers. The support and assistance of railroad and supply industry organizations is welcomed in these endeavors. |
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Recent Publications
January, 1992 "Railway Age", Rail Update, Purchasing Group Will Establish Quality System Audit Standards.
March, 1992 "Railway Track & Structures", Point of View, A
Good Move On "Quality".
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