ABOUT THIS GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
In Great Dane’s Lean manufacturing environment, product found to be nonconforming at receiving or during production causes serious schedule disruptions. The result — high production costs. Since even the best Receiving Inspection programs do not detect all defective material, Great Dane requires Suppliers to control the quality of material shipped to our corporation.
PURPOSE
WHY WE’RE DOING IT
The purpose of this manual is to inform Suppliers of Great Dane of the expectations we have regarding quality systems, manufacturing process controls, and design requirements, for the purpose of doing business with us.
EXPECTATION
WHAT WE EXPECT
This guide describes what Great Dane expects its Suppliers to do to ensure that purchased materials meet our requirements.
SCOPE
HOW FAR WE GO
The information in this manual applies to all Suppliers of production components or materials who have interest in, or are doing business with Great Dane.
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The following documents are referenced within this guide :
| Document | Document Number |
| Supplier Assessment Survey | CORP5QA-002 |
| First Article Inspection Checklist | CORP5QA-003 |
| First Article Report | CORP5QA-006 |
| Control Plan Template | CORP5QA-005 |
| Supplier Process Change Request | CORP5QA-007 |
| C=0 Sampling Plan | CORP5QA-008 |
| FMEA template | AIAG Format |
| Gage R&R | AIAG Format |