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GENERAL MOTORS SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL PROCEDURE

age of

RUN @ RATE GP-9

1. 
   PURPOSE
   

The purpose of a Run @ Rate is to verify:

1. 
   the supplier's actual manufacturing process is capable of producing components that meet GM's on-going quality requirements, as stated in the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), at quoted tooling capacity for a specified period of time; and
   
2. 
   the supplier's actual manufacturing process conforms to the manufacturing and quality plan documented by the supplier in PPAP, GP-12 and other required documentation.
   

During a Run @ Rate, all production tooling is to be in place and running at full capacity, utilizing all regular production, direct and indirect, personnel and support systems.

2. 
   SCOPE
   

All new parts require a Run @ Rate, unless exempted by the supplier quality engineer and approved by the Supplier Quality and Purchasing Directors of the procuring division.

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