The imperative is for proper material control to assure: * No improper mixing of defective items with non-defective items. * Agreement on the definition of the next steps to be taken to correct the defective condition. * Agreement that corrective action was implemented correctly and that it was effective in resolving the defect. * For the proper, controlled release of acceptably repaired items to rejoin the standard process flow.
Sometimes it's just as easy to control nonconforming material in a segregated area, but it's not required. You just need to determine how to control the material so that people don't get confused and you don't get embarrassed.
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