1. Supplier Quality Assurance Manual
Great Lakes Trim, Inc.
Supplier Quality Assurance Manual
Author: Al Koester, Quality Manager
Rev. A
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2. General Responsibilities
Define fundamental quality system requirements for organizations supplying production and / or service materials to Great Lakes Trim, Inc. These requirements shall be included in scope of registration / certification to QS9000, ISO and TS16949 Criteria.
Provide Great Lakes Trim with the highest quality materials
in a timely, consistent and ethical manner.
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3. Mission
Great Lakes Trim is a leading supplier to the automotive, marine and specialty vehicle markets.
Great Lakes trim serves the following Product segments:
Door Structures, Decorative Trim, Overhead Consoles and Marine Seating Systems
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4. Core Values
Quality and customer satisfaction are the drivers in our business.
Our ethical code of conduct is the foundation of our relationship with our employees, customers, suppliers and community.
We value a lean team oriented operating style that provides growth opportunities for the employees and the business.
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5. Strategic Goals
To provide superior technology, innovation, quality and customer satisfaction at the lowest total cost.
To be a recognized leader in our business segment.
To continuously improve annual earnings while reducing debt.
To improve employee knowledge through training.
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6. Quality
All suppliers are expected to supply products to Great Lakes trim with zero defects and In accordance to schedule requirements. Parts shall meet all engineering specification requirements and function with no abnormalities according to design intent.
Suppliers are encouraged to migrate to ISO/TS certification prior to the expiration of QS9000 on December 14th 2006.
Suppliers are required to follow the most current AIAG and APQP revisions of documentation.
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7. Contract Terms & Conditions
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8. Purchasing
Award of new business is based on the supplier quotations of technical competence, previous / current quality, logistical delivery performance and commercial viability to determine the optimum total cost supplier.
Quoted prices of materials agreed in purchasing documents must be firm for the production life of the program.
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