P general motors supplier development general procedure

SELECTION PROCESS

All new part numbers will be evaluated by GM, taking into consideration factors such as the following: history; new technology; irreversible tooling changes; and new supplier facilities. The need for the Run @ Rate will be confirmed by the Supplier Quality Engineer, and approved by the Supplier Quality and Purchasing Director(s) of the procuring division. The supplier will be notified of the need to perform a customer monitored or supplier monitored Run @ Rate as early in the Advanced Product Quality Planning Process as possible. Note: See Section VIII for Additional Requirements for Supplier monitored Run @ Rate.

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