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Reviewing a proposed production deviation.
How do I record a one-order exception without changing the master specification?
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Identify the proposed departure, affected quantity or batch and the evidence needed for review. State whether approval is limited to that scope. Do not let a temporary exception silently become the standard for future orders.
The decision behind the detail.
Some deviations require rejection or further assessment. Keep the decision with the authorised reviewer and record conditions clearly.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Deviation
- Describe the difference from the approved requirement.
- Limited scope
- Name the affected order, variant and quantity.
- Decision record
- State approval conditions or further review needed.
Check together
- Keep the master specification unchanged unless explicitly revised.
- Identify the affected items in relevant records.
- Reconfirm the normal specification for the next order.
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