Supplier Approval Process. In order to qualify as a supplier to VESTAS of the Product(s), SUPPLIER must participate in - and complete to VESTAS' satisfaction - the Supplier Approval Process. The Supplier Approval Process must furthermore be followed and completed by SUPPLIER whenever a significant change takes place in SUPPLIERS production of the Product. The evaluation and decision on whether it’s a significant change or not relies with Vestas. Examples could be start of a new production SUPPLIER production plant, a new production line and/or new processes in SUPPLIERS production. Overview: During the Supplier Approval Process the Self Assessment, Pre-Assessment and Work Shop will be carried out in close cooperation between SUPPLIER and VESTAS. The Supplier Approval Process may at VESTAS' discretion be applied one or more times in relation to each Product(s) and any variations hereof. The Self Assessment consists of a questionnaire provided by VESTAS regarding SUPPLIER’s quality systems, tools and processes which has to be filled in by SUPPLIER and delivered to VESTAS within the time frame specified by VESTAS. Purchase Agreement between Vestas Wind Systems A/S and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Companies Inc. The Pre-Assessment consists of the same questionnaire as used under the Self Assessment which will be filled in by VESTAS and SUPPLIER together during a visit at SUPPLIER’s production facility(-ies). The Work Shop consists of a comprehensive questionnaire regarding SUPPLIER’s quality systems, tools and processes which will be completed during a work shop between VESTAS and SUPPLIER at SUPPLIER’s production facility. During the Work Shop or at a separate meeting(s) product CTQs will be defined by VESTAS and included in the Applicable Specification. VESTAS and SUPPLIER will work together to identify the process related CTQs based upon: · Process FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis) from SUPPLIER · SUPPLIER's process knowledge · Control Plan from SUPPLIER · Historical data and NCRs / CIM cases The CTQ identification process will take place in connection with the Supplier Approval Process but additional CTQs may be defined at any later stage. SUPPLIER must continuously be qualified for specific processes and parts. PPAP documentation has to be established whenever requested by VESTAS. Through the PPAP, SUPPLIER must demonstrate the ability to repeatedly provide quality parts in accordance with the requirements and expectations of VESTAS. The content of the PPAP will be specified by VESTAS. Some of the key elements of a PPAP are the following: · PSW · Process Flow Chart Purchase Agreement between Vestas Wind Systems A/S and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Companies Inc. · P-FMEA · D-FMEA · Control Plan · Test Report (Dimensional, Material, and Performance) · Initial Process Capability Studies (CTQs) · Fit to Function Test (internal VESTAS) · MSA However, the exact content of the PPAP will be determined by VESTAS. Once a PPAP, including the PSW, has been approved by VESTAS, SUPPLIER is approved for serial delivery in relation to the specific process and parts. PPAP approval does not relieve SUPPLIER of the full liability of the Product(s) delivered to VESTAS and the responsibility, on subsequent orders, to assure that the manufacturing processes qualified during PPAP remain in control and the Product(s) or service supplied meets all requirements in the Applicable Specification.
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Supplier Approval Process. In order to qualify as a supplier to VESTAS of the Product(s), SUPPLIER must participate in - and complete to VESTAS' satisfaction - the Supplier Approval Process. The Supplier Approval Process must furthermore be followed and completed by SUPPLIER whenever a significant change takes place in SUPPLIERS production of the Product. The evaluation and decision on whether it’s a significant change or not relies with Vestas. Examples could be start of a new production SUPPLIER production plant, a new production line and/or new processes in SUPPLIERS production. Overview: SA PA WS During the Supplier Approval Process the Self Assessment, Pre-Assessment and Work Shop will be carried out in close cooperation between SUPPLIER and VESTAS. The Supplier Approval Process may at VESTAS' discretion be applied one or more times in relation to each Product(s) and any variations hereof. The Self Assessment consists of a questionnaire provided by VESTAS regarding SUPPLIER’s quality systems, tools and processes which has to be filled in by SUPPLIER and delivered to VESTAS within the time frame specified by VESTAS. Purchase Agreement between Vestas Wind Systems A/S and ▇▇Zo▇▇▇▇ Companies ▇ompanies Inc. The Pre-Assessment consists of the same questionnaire as used under the Self Assessment which will be filled in by VESTAS and SUPPLIER together during a visit at SUPPLIER’s production facility(-ies). The Work Shop consists of a comprehensive questionnaire regarding SUPPLIER’s quality systems, tools and processes which will be completed during a work shop between VESTAS and SUPPLIER at SUPPLIER’s production facility. During the Work Shop or at a separate meeting(s) product CTQs will be defined by VESTAS and included in the Applicable Specification. VESTAS and SUPPLIER will work together to identify the process related CTQs based upon: · ● Process FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis) from SUPPLIER · ● SUPPLIER's process knowledge · ● Control Plan from SUPPLIER · ● Historical data and NCRs / CIM cases The CTQ identification process will take place in connection with the Supplier Approval Process but additional CTQs may be defined at any later stage. SUPPLIER must continuously be qualified for specific processes and parts. PPAP documentation has to be established whenever requested by VESTAS. Through the PPAP, SUPPLIER must demonstrate the ability to repeatedly provide quality parts in accordance with the requirements and expectations of VESTAS. The content of the PPAP will be specified by VESTAS. Some of the key elements of a PPAP are the following: · ● PSW · ● Process Flow Chart Purchase Agreement between Vestas Wind Systems A/S and ▇▇Zo▇▇▇▇ Companies ▇ompanies Inc. · ● P-FMEA · ● D-FMEA · ● Control Plan · ● Test Report (Dimensional, Material, and Performance) · ● Initial Process Capability Studies (CTQs) · ● Fit to Function Test (internal VESTAS) · ● MSA However, the exact content of the PPAP will be determined by VESTAS. Once a PPAP, including the PSW, has been approved by VESTAS, SUPPLIER is approved for serial delivery in relation to the specific process and parts. PPAP approval does not relieve SUPPLIER of the full liability of the Product(s) delivered to VESTAS and the responsibility, on subsequent orders, to assure that the manufacturing processes qualified during PPAP remain in control and the Product(s) or service supplied meets all requirements in the Applicable Specification.
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