Which supplier performance indicators are typically monitored by AMQS?

• A. On-time delivery, conformity rate, defect rate, and corrective action responsiveness.
• B. Weather forecasts, fuel prices, and supplier location.
• C. Marketing KPIs.
• D. Employee headcount.

Answer: (B)

AMQS focuses on how reliably a supplier delivers quality and supports airworthiness, so the key metrics are tied to delivery timeliness, quality, and responsiveness to issues. On-time delivery shows whether components or services arrive when needed, which helps keep schedules and maintenance planning intact. Conformity rate indicates how often supplied items meet all specifications, reflecting overall quality. Defect rate tracks the frequency of defects found in supplied items, signaling quality problems that could impact safety or performance. Corrective action responsiveness measures how quickly a supplier investigates problems and implements fixes, reducing recurrence and safeguarding reliability.

The other options don’t fit because weather forecasts, fuel prices, and supplier location are external or logistical factors, not direct measures of supplier performance. Marketing KPIs are about market performance, not supplier quality or delivery, and employee headcount reflects internal staffing, not how well a supplier performs.