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Sorting, containment, CSL1 and CSL2.
| Activity | What it does | Confirm first |
|---|---|---|
| Sorting | Separates a defined population against agreed acceptance criteria. | Suspect lots, defect criteria and material-status rules. |
| Containment | Controls exposure to suspect material across the affected supply chain. | Stock locations, traceability and who controls each hold. |
| CSL1 / CS1 | Typically adds a supplier-operated check beyond normal production controls. | The customer’s written scope, reporting and exit instructions. |
| CSL2 / CS2 | Adds independent third-party inspection to the customer-defined containment process. | Provider approval, check location, responsibilities and records. |
| Corrective action | Investigates and addresses the cause of the nonconformity. | Owner, verified action, effectiveness evidence and customer review. |
For one customer-specific example, see the Controlled Shipping section of the BorgWarner Supplier Manual. Its provider approval and exit requirements are specific to that customer. This reference does not imply Pioneer is a nominated or approved provider.
A containment handover that the next shift can use.
The next inspector should be able to identify the stock, apply the current instruction and understand what remains unresolved. Agree a common quantity basis before comparing reports from different shifts or inspection points.
| Record | Include |
|---|---|
| Identity | Date, shift, site, part, revision, lot and inspection instruction. |
| Quantity balance | Opening unchecked stock, receipts, inspected quantity and remaining unchecked stock. |
| Inspection results | Accepted, rejected and held quantities using mutually exclusive categories. |
| Defect details | Defect code, affected characteristic, quantity and evidence reference. |
| Traceability | Container or hold-tag IDs and the agreed identification of inspected material. |
| Exceptions | Unclear criteria, interrupted checks, instrument concerns and escalation owner. |
| Handover | Inspector and reviewer identities, next shift action and customer communication. |
| Exit evidence | Customer-required evidence and approval status; never assume automatic exit. |
CSV · planning template, not a customer-approved CSL procedure
Three reporting gaps to avoid.
- Mixing defect counts and affected parts.One part may have more than one defect. State whether the Pareto counts defects or parts. Do not derive accepted quantity by subtracting overlapping defect counts.
- Letting rechecks erase the first result.Keep the original finding and the authorised follow-up linked. Reworked parts need the agreed verification and identification before their status changes.
- Confusing a clear shift with exit approval.A shift with no observed defects is evidence for review. It does not by itself close controlled shipping; the customer defines and approves the applicable exit process.
Sorting identifies conforming material
Sorting checks a defined population against agreed criteria and separates accepted, rejected and uncertain parts. It may use visual, dimensional or other agreed checks.
Containment manages immediate exposure
Containment is the wider activity of identifying and controlling suspect material. It can include sorting, segregation, traceability and checks at several locations.
CSL2 adds an independent inspection step
Controlled Shipping Level 2 commonly refers to an additional independent containment step requested by a customer. The exact inspection, reporting and exit criteria are customer-specific.
Corrective action addresses the cause
Inspection and containment provide evidence and short-term control. They do not replace root-cause analysis, corrective action or the customer’s approval process. Agree responsibilities and escalation routes at the outset.
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