What happens if a hold point is not communicated to the source inspector (SI)?

• A. A compliance certificate is issued to the supplier
• B. A nonconformance should be issued against the supplier/vendor
• C. The project manager is notified immediately
• D. No action is taken, and production continues

Answer: (B)

If a hold point is not communicated to the source inspector (SI), the situation typically leads to the issuance of a nonconformance against the supplier/vendor. A hold point is a specific stage in the project at which the work must stop until the source inspector can assess the work to ensure compliance with quality standards or specifications. When this communication does not occur, it indicates that the necessary oversight was missed, which compromises the integrity of the process or product. As a result, a nonconformance is documented to formally acknowledge the failure to adhere to the established protocols, allowing for corrective actions to be taken and ensuring accountability in the quality assurance process.