What is the CAD/CAM Equipment Survey?
There is a supplier capability data base maintained by the Procurement Quality Assurance (PQA) group within the Boeing Supply Management and Procurement Division (formerly the SM&P Division). Part of that database defines what type of CAD/CAM equipment a supplier uses. Normally that database gets updated each time PQA audits a supplier site. Part of the SNET-TDI connection process involves making sure that data base is up to date. If it isn’t, the supplier will be asked to fill out a CAD/CAM Equipment Survey and submit it.