A witness or hold point needs coverage
Agree attendance arrangements, notification requirements and applicable documents with quality representatives for the ITP point requiring coverage.

Vendor Inspection
MSD coordinates and supports supplier checks against specifications and ITPs, recording witness and hold points, test results and non-conformities.

MSD approach
From ITP review to open-item close-out, we structure evidence and reporting so project and quality teams understand the true package status.
When to involve MSD
Intervention points, acceptance criteria and applicable documents need to be clear before inspection.
Agree attendance arrangements, notification requirements and applicable documents with quality representatives for the ITP point requiring coverage.
Examine test reports and records against applicable criteria, distinguishing documented results from clarifications still needed.
Collect non-conformity and corrective-action status to establish which reservations remain for assessment by the authorised party.
Service scope
Review ITPs and QCPs to identify planned checks, acceptance criteria, notifications and attendance responsibilities.
Arrange inspection schedules and information with vendors and quality representatives around the agreed activities.
Support planned witness and hold points, recording attendance and findings while preserving the client’s approval authority.
Review certificates, test reports and quality records against specifications and references for the inspected package.
Follow NCR responses and corrective actions, collecting evidence for review by quality representatives.
Consolidate inspection results and remaining reservations for release assessment by the authorised party.
Outputs
Inspection report referenced to ITP points
Witness and hold-point status
Test record review and observations
NCR tracker with corrective actions
Conformity evidence register
Outstanding-point summary for release assessment
Delivery model
Review inspection notices, specifications and acceptance criteria.
Support the planned activities and record findings.
Track NCRs and corrective actions with quality representatives.
Compile results and reservations for assessment by the authorised party.
Related services
Vendor Inspection
Send the ITP, specifications, location and expected date to define attendance and reporting requirements.
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