1 December 2015
For companies that decide to outsource calibration services to an external provider, the following are important guidelines to managing the process of acquiring and retaining the right service provider. This typically falls under the scope of the Quality Manager's job (QM), who works in consultation with senior management. Steps to Competitive bidding when sourcing for providers The four main issues that come out when considering external service providers include cost, traceability, performance on delivery and accreditation.