TTS GLOBAL
Name the failure you are assessing
Define the event and its consequence: defective goods, delayed delivery, loss of a critical process or missing market evidence. Consider history, product complexity and the reliability of available records. Keep likelihood, consequence and confidence in the evidence separate rather than hiding all three in one unexplained score.
Look for dependencies that a certificate cannot show
Review shared tooling, outsourced finishing, single-source materials, available capacity and the ability to trace a batch. A certificate can contribute evidence within its scope; it does not show every operational dependency. Commercial and financial due diligence may require separate specialist review beyond a factory audit.
Match the response to the risk
Possible responses include earlier production checks, additional evidence, verified corrective action or an alternative process assessment. Do not automatically lower AQL or reduce inspection solely because a score crosses a chosen threshold. Record the responsible decision-maker and review the assessment when products, processes or supplier circumstances change.