DIRECT ANSWERA hold point requires authorized release before work continues; a witness point requires notice and follows the agreed attendance/waiver rule; a review point concerns document examination.
Point-type definition
- Exact operation and prerequisite record
- H/W/R designation and responsible authority
- Notice period, attendance and waiver route
- Release signature and downstream restriction
Relevant manufacturing capability
- Manufacturing-stage quality planning
- Multi-method inspection and test coordination
- Traceable release and manufacturing-dossier records
Key notes
- No attendance must never be assumed to release a hold point.