SWComposites and JohnRBaker thank you both for your replies as it makes sense that API combined the two terms (S/V) in their definition such that they can be interpreted as interchangeable
API RP 588 defines Supplier/Vendor as the following: The entity that is responsible for the actual manufacturing and fabrication (M&F) of the material, equipment, or components and that is responsible for meeting the contractual requirements. As the Corporate Quality Director for my company I...