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As an inspection coordinator, I need to define what inspection agencies may be used by geographic region and material type.
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As a supplier, I need to create and issue an inspection test plan with input from engineering.
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As an inspection coordinator, I need to verify and plan the inspection events. This allows the system to automatically warn the expediter of upcoming critical steps and actions.
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As a supplier, I need to invite the inspector to attend the inspection and test of the materials before shipment and in accordance with the inspection test plan.
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As an inspection coordinator, I need to record the inspection notification in the Smart Materials system and update relevant item shipment information.
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As an employee of the inspection agency, I need to receive the inspection notification and assign the appropriate inspector who will attend/witness/perform the inspection event.
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As an inspector, I need to verify or test the materials in compliance with the specifications and the inspection test plan.
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<decision point> As an inspector, I need to determine if the materials meet the specified qualifications.
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As an inspector, I need to create a nonconformance report or an outstanding work list (OWL) for those materials that did not pass inspection.
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As a supplier, I need to resolve the nonconformance issue and/or complete outstanding work list.
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As an inspector, I need to create and sign an inspection release certificate for those materials that passed inspection.
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As an inspection coordinator, I need to record the inspection release certificate in the system along with relevant item shipment information.
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As an inspection coordinator, I need to report quality assurance/quality control and material status.