Component Supply Review
ALE critical component supply risk scorecard

Alfred Lewis Engineering

Critical component supply risk scorecard

For OEM primary parts, repeat production components and long lifecycle replacement parts. Use this page to identify where machined component supply risk may affect production continuity, service obligations, quality performance or customer support.

Start scorecard
Active OEM production component Long-life wear or replacement part Single supplier or undocumented process history Lead time, quality or drawing control concern Second source or controlled first batch under review

Assessment details

Use one scorecard per part family, component group or supply risk scenario. Do not mix unrelated part types in one assessment.

Scoring method

Score each risk area from 1 to 5. Use the evidence available, not optimism. A single high score can justify action even when the total score is moderate.

ScoreRisk levelUse when this is true
1LowThe supply position is controlled, documented and resilient.
2MinorThere is some exposure, but the issue is known and actively managed.
3ModerateThere is a realistic supply, quality or continuity risk that should be reviewed.
4ElevatedThe part or part family could create production, service or customer impact if supply is interrupted.
5HighMaterial risk. Supplier review, second source or controlled transfer should be prioritised.

Immediate trigger conditions

Treat any of the following as a reason to review the part family even if the total score is not yet high.

Supply continuity and commercial exposure

Assess the commercial and supply-chain exposure attached to the part family.

6 questions

Technical, quality and documentation risk

Assess whether the part can be transferred, repeated and inspected without relying on memory or informal practices.

6 questions

Buyer issue and review notes

Final step

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This page is a commercial and operational screening tool. It is not a substitute for formal engineering validation, product design review or customer-specific quality approval processes.

Buyer recommendation

The score band is calculated from all 12 questions. The action category also considers immediate triggers and high individual risk drivers.

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RecommendationComplete all 12 scored questions

The tool will calculate the score band, identify trigger-based escalation and produce a buyer action plan.

Why this recommendation

  • Complete the scorecard to produce a reasoned recommendation.

Recommended buyer actions

  • Complete the scorecard and add evidence notes for any score of 3 or above.

Action pathways

Use the recommended pathway as the buyer-facing next step. The final commercial decision should reflect part fit, demand, drawing quality and transfer risk.

PathwayUse whenBuyer action
MonitorThe score is controlled and the component is not a current supply concern.Maintain normal supplier management, keep drawings current and review annually or when the part changes.
Watch list / document clean-upRisk is moderate and mainly caused by drawings, revision control, demand clarity or process history.Clarify the drawing pack, demand pattern, revision status and current supplier risk drivers.
OEM component supply reviewRisk is elevated, the part supports OEM production or lifecycle support, or triggers show avoidable exposure.Review one defined part family, drawing pack, demand profile and supply issue before moving supply.
Controlled first batchA suitable part family has been identified and the buyer wants to test transfer risk without moving the full account.Qualify a limited first batch with agreed inspection, feedback and revision controls.
Repeat or lifecycle supply programThe part family has repeat demand, service demand or installed base exposure and fits the supplier capability.Move suitable components into planned repeat supply, lifecycle replacement support or second-source supply.

Top risk drivers

The highest scored items update automatically. Add evidence beside each scored question if the result will be used for supplier qualification or corrective action.

Information to prepare for a review

  • Current drawing and revision, or the best available technical information.
  • Expected annual demand, batch demand or service replacement pattern.
  • Current issue, such as lead time, quality, supplier capacity, cost, obsolescence or lifecycle support.
  • Material grade, certification, treatment, coating and surface finish requirements.
  • Inspection, first article or documentation expectations.
  • Known fit, assembly, wear, vibration, sealing or alignment issues.

Total score

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Score band

Complete all 12 scored questions

Band detail

Twelve risk areas, each scored 1–5. Total possible score is 60.

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Immediate triggers

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