Materials Management

DOE-STD-1051-93

A.11 MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

Materials management should ensure that necessary parts and materials meeting

quality and/or design requirements are available when needed.

CRITERIA

A. Programs are implemented to order, receive, and issue proper parts and materials

for work activities. Stock levels are adjusted, as necessary, to meet plant needs.

B. Procurement documents provide clear and adequate technical and quality

assurance requirements consistent with design specifications. Areas such as

storage, preventive maintenance, and shelf-life requirements are addressed.

Proper engineering control and approval are obtained on any deviation from

design specifications for parts or materials.

C. Mechanisms are in place to provide for the expeditious procurement of parts and

material on a high priority basis when needed.

D. Methods are established to acquire replacement parts not available from the

original supplier.

E. Material is inspected to ensure conformance to purchasing requirements prior to

release for use and storage. Documentation for received material is accounted

for and retrievable. Non-conforming items are identified and controlled to

prevent unauthorized use.

F. Effective material procurement status is provided including accurate stock

records, tracking of purchase orders, and maintaining traceability of safety-

related parts and material.

G. Materials are stored and identified in a manner that results in timely retrieval.

H. Safety-related parts and components are properly controlled, segregated, and

identified in all material storage areas.

The quality of stored equipment, parts, and materials is maintained by

appropriate means such as environmental and shelf-life controls, and preventive

maintenance.

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