GM 1927 Supplier Quality Manual 2018 REV21

General Motors Corporation
Global
Supplier Quality
Manual
GM CONFIDENTIAL Revision 21 2018

Preface
This Reference Manual represents the collaborative efforts of multiple GM worldwide teams engaged to develop a
GM Common process manual that includes APQP, Launch, and Current Quality. Prior to this, multiple documents
existed to define a Supplier Quality process from APQP through Current Quality.
APQP
The APQP portion of this manual defines GM’s common global product quality planning requirements that are
necessary to develop and implement an APQP process for a product or service. It is intended as a standard to
provide the Supplier Quality Engineer, and the supplier, a common format from which to proceed with all steps of
APQP.
Current
The Current portion of this manual defines the standardized work around common processes used globally to protect
our manufacturing/assembly plants and to drive systemic improvement to the supply base.
Approved by:
Global Supplier Quality Directors
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Table of Contents
Preface ..............................................................................................................................................2
APQP ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Current ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................3
Manual Content Explanation ..............................................................................................................6
Document Procurement .....................................................................................................................6
Forms ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
GM General Procedures (GPs) .................................................................................................................. 6
Labels & Tags ............................................................................................................................................ 6
AIAG Documents ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Note to Suppliers: ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Section 1 Global APQP ..............................................................................................................7
Customer vs. Supplier Monitored APQP ................................................................................................... 8
Global APQP Rasic ..................................................................................................................................... 9
APQP Task Definitions ...................................................................................................................... 11
Task Number: 1
Task Name: Commodity Key Stakeholders Meeting (CKSM) ............................................................ 12
Task Number: 2
Task Name: Technical Review ........................................................................................................... 13
Task Number: 3
Task Name: Sourcing Eligibility ......................................................................................................... 14
Task Number: 4
Task Name: APQP Kick-off Meeting and Supplier Readiness Valves ................................................ 16
Task Number: 5
Task Name: Timing Chart and APQP Open Issues List ...................................................................... 18
Task Number: 6
Task Name: BIQS – Built in Quality Supply Based ............................................................................. 19
Task Number: 7
Task Name: Process Flow Charts ...................................................................................................... 21
Task Number: 8
Task Name: DFMEA .......................................................................................................................... 22
Task Number: 9
Task Name: Design Reviews ............................................................................................................ 24
Task Number: 10
Task Name: Tooling and Equipment Reviews ................................................................................... 25

Task Number: 11
Task Name: Gage Development & Approval .................................................................................... 26
Task Number: 12
Task Name: PFMEA ........................................................................................................................... 27
Task Number: 13
Task Name: Control Plans ................................................................................................................. 29
Task Number: 14
Task Name: Early Production Containment GM1927-28 ................................................................. 31
Task Number: 15
Task Name: Production Part Approval (PPAP).................................................................................. 33
Task Number: 16
Task Name: Run at Rate (RatR) ......................................................................................................... 35
RatR Methodology .............................................................................................................................. 37
Task Number: 17
Task Name: Lessons Learned ............................................................................................................ 38
Section 2 Global Current ......................................................................................................... 39
Document Usage Guidelines by Global Region....................................................................................... 40
Training Available to Suppliers through 3rd Party Providers ................................................................... 41
Approved 3rd Party Providers (Training/Implementation) ...................................................................... 41
Current Task Definitions ................................................................................................................... 42
Task Number: 1
Task Name: Continuous Improvement ............................................................................................. 43
Task Number: 2
Task Name: BIQS – Built in Quality Supply Based ............................................................................. 46
Task Number: 3
Task Name: Shutdown / Startup Activity.......................................................................................... 49
Task Number: 4
Task Name: Process Control Plan Audit & Part / Process Specific Audits ........................................ 51
Task Number: 5
Task Name: SQE Creativity Team Support ........................................................................................ 53
Task Number: 6
Task Name: Global Emerging Issue/Alert Process ............................................................................. 56
Task Number: 7
Task Name: Major Disruption Prevention – (as per GM 1927-17 Processess and Measurements
Procedure) .............................................................................................................................................. 59
Task Number: 8
Task Name: Controlled Shipping Level 1 (CS1) ................................................................................. 63
Task Number: 9
Task Name: Controlled Shipping Level 2........................................................................................ 66
Task Number: 10
Task Name: Supplier Performance Review Meetings .................................................................. 70
Task Number: 11
Task Name: 3rd Party Provider Process ........................................................................................ 72
Task Number: 12
Task Name: Top Focus Process .................................................................................................... 80
Task Number: 13
Task Name: New Business Hold .................................................................................................... 82
Revision History ............................................................................................................................... 84
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................ 92

Manual Content Explanation
This manual contains two (2) sections. Each section has tasks that are referenced by a task
number and includes the following:
• Task name
• Task Owner(s)
• Task Timing (approximate)
• Task Description
• Key Deliverables upon completion of the specific task
• Customer(s) for the deliverables
• Necessary Inputs to complete the specific task including source for each input
• Listing of Resources—this includes people of organizations involved in completing the
task
• Methodology—brief description of actions in table format arranged by action owner
• References and additional information
Document Procurement
Forms
GM forms and documents referenced in this manual GM 1927 can be obtained through GM
SupplyPower at www.gmsupplypower.com and be copied for use.
GM General Procedures (GPs)

General Procedures (GPs) referenced can be obtained through GM SupplyPower at
www.gmsupplypower.com and be copied for use.
Labels & Tags

Labels and tags referenced in the APQP process can be obtained as follows:
GMAP and GME – contact the SQE
GMLAAM – Labels and tags can be obtained from any supplier as long as it meets
standards identified in the General Procedures
GMNA – Contact CMS Print Solutions 1-734-953-3266, extension 211, Fax 1-734-953-
3265
AIAG Documents
All AIAG specific documents referenced can be obtained by contacting AIAG at 01-248-358-
3003. Documents can also be ordered by accessing the web at www.AIAG.org. In Europe
contact Carwin Ltd at 44-1708-861333.
Note to Suppliers:
This manual is intended to be comprehensive and “all-encompassing”; however, certain
circumstances will prompt questions. If you have any questions regarding any part of this
manual you are encouraged to contact your respective Supplier Quality Engineer

Global APQP Process
Section 1
Global APQP

Global APQP Process
Customer vs. Supplier Monitored APQP
The following matrix describes the responsibility differences between “Customer-Monitored”
and “Supplier-Monitored” APQP. Suppliers are responsible for carrying out all the “R”
activities shown in the supplier column of the matrix, whether or not their parts are designated as
customer or supplier-monitored APQP. If a part is designated as customer-monitored APQP, a
GM representative will monitor and approve the APQP activities.
Customer Monitored Supplier Monitored

APQP Activity APQP APQP
Supplier GM Supplier GM
1 Commodity Key Stakeholders Meeting. N/A R N/A R
2 Technical Reviews S R S R
3 Sourcing Eligibility N/A R N/A R
4 APQP Kick-Off Meeting S R S R
Remaining Valve Assessments R A R I
5 Timing Charts/Open Issues R A R I
6 BIQS R A R A
7 Flow Chart R I R I
8 DFMEA (1 – Supplier Design Responsible, 2 – R (1) A R I
GM Design Responsible) S (2) S
9 Design Review (1 – Supplier Design Responsible, R (1) S (1) R (1) I
2 – GM Design Responsible) S (2) R (2) S (2)
10 Tool and Equipment Review R A R I
11 Gage Review & Approval R A R A
12 PFMEA R I R I
13 Control Plan R I R I
14 Early Production Containment R I R I
15 PPAP R A R A
16 Run at Rate R A R A
17 Lessons Learned R I R I
R Responsible - Task Owner (GM or Supplier)

A Approve - Approve deliverables (GM)
S Support – Support completion of deliverables (GM or Supplier)
I Inform - Review deliverables at discretion of SQE (GM)
N/A Not Applicable

Global APQP Process
Global APQP Rasic
APQP Global CT Regional Dev. Mfg SQE
SQE CT SQE (1 SQE
(multiple region
region sourcing)
sourcing)
Pre-Sourcing (APQP Tasks 1, 2, 3)
On-time completion of Sourcing Eligibility (APQP Task
R R S S
3)
SQ Participation in CKSM (APQP Task 1) R R A S
SQ support at Technical Review (APQP Task 2)
R R A I
Completion of QBC QUAD Report (as required)
A A S R
SQ Signature on Recommendation Sheet
R R C C
Handover from Dev SQE to Mfg SQE S S R A
Post-Sourcing (APQP Tasks 4-17)
APQP Kick-off S S S R
APQP SRV 1 (-76wks) - - S R
PPAP (-15wks) - - S R
RatR (-8wks) - - S R
Business Processes (GQTS, RLA, etc.) - - S R

Global APQP Process
Global APQP Rasic (Cont.)

GLOBAL CT SQE
REGIONAL CT SQE
MANUFACTURING SQE (Multiple Region DEVELOPMENT SQE MANUFACTURING SQE
(1 Region Sourcing)
Sourcing)
R= Responsible to track all cross R= Responsible to track all cross S=Support by attending CSSMs and
region sourcing within the CT and region sourcing within the CT and TRs distributing information back to
S=Support be attending TRs as required
ensure appropriate SQ approvals ensure appropriate SQ approvals Global CT SQE and providing general
Pre-Sourcing (APQP Tasks 1, 2, 3) and completing timng audits and QUAD
from all regions are provided on from all regions are provided on folow-up as required to ensure
reports
time to quarantee time to quarantee recommendation Sourcing date is met in accordance
recommendation date date with SQ requirements
A=Attendee at CKSM approve

On-time completion of Sourcing R= Reponsible to drive for 100% R= Reponsible to drive for 100%
Engineering and Purchasing imputs as
Eligibility (APQP Task 3) sourcings to be CKSM compliant sourcings to be CKSM compliant
acceptable to proceed to RFQ and S=Support CKSMs where required and
within CT and ensure appropriate within CT and ensure appropriate
ensure completeness of SQ inputs practical if requested by the Dev SQE
SQ participation in CKSM (APQP Dev SQE assignment and Dev SQE assignment and
(i.e. inclusion of Product/Process
Task 1) attendance attendance
Specific SQ SOR)
A=Default Attendee at Techical

R=Responsible to ensure Dev SQE R=Responsible to ensure Dev SQE
Review (unless delegated with I=Optional Attendee TRs by conference
and/or Mfg SQE is identified to and/or Mfg SQE is identified to
SQ Support at Technical Review agreement to Mfg SQE), review calls, required Attendees where TRs
attend the Technical Review and attend the Technical Review and
(APQP Task 2) Supplier inputs versus SQ SOR for occur in Mfg Region, same Approver
recieves timely communication recieves timely communication
approval OR follow-up to ensure duties as Dev SQE in this case
from the Buyer from the Buyer
corrected completed documentation
R=Responsible to complete
A=Approver to confirm the
A=Approver to confirm the Regional S=Support to define audit assessments (PCPA, PSA, Greenfield/
Regional Mfg SQE completes the
Completion of QBC QUAD Report Mfg SQE completes the QUAD requirements (as per APQP Task 3 Brownfield Assessment 1927-31) and
QUAD approvals as required in
(as required) approvals as required in line with and ensure Supplier understands and provide to the QUAD
line with APQP Task 3
APQP Task 3 expectations provides necessary input data Approvals/Rejections from the Mfg
expectations
Region
R=Responsible to sign R=Responsible to sign
recommendations on behalf of all recommendations on behalf of all C=To be consulted for confirmation via
Regions confirming APQP Task 3 Regions confirming APQP Task 3 Approved QUAD or for DUNS locations
C=To be consulted by the Global CT
SQ Signature on requirements were met and requirements were met and Green to the Sourceability Report by
SQE prior to sign-off of the
Recommendation Sheet regional buy-in was given to regional buy-in was given to email acceptance that a Suuplier DUNS
recommendation sheet
support sourcing (even in the case support sourcing (even in the case location is acceptable for
of Green Supplier on Sourceability of Green Supplier on Sourceability recommendation
Report) Report)
A=Receive all Pre-Sourcing
R=Provide information and
Handover from Dev SQE to Mfg S=Provide information and S=Provide information and documentation from the other
documentation from the CKSM and
SQE documentation from Pre-sourcing documentation from Pre-sourcing functions to utilize in Post-Sourcing
Technical Reviews to the Mfg SQE
work
S=Support Mfg SQE excecution of
APQP by providing the direct
information link to the Engineering R=Responsible to ensure Supplier
and Program Homeroom, including compliance to GM 1927 54 ahead of
S= Support Kick-off by S= Support Kick-off by but not limited to attending SRV the Program deadline date including
communicating the award to the communicating the award to the Reviews as requested, direct follow- approval of mandatory documents
Post-Sourcing (APQP Tasks 4-17) responsible APQP Manager and responsible APQP Manager and up of Engineering Open issue actions, responsible to engage support of the
ensuring the link between the ensuring the link between the communication of Design Release Dev SQE as required and track
Buyer and Mfg SQE is established Buyer and Mfg SQE is established level EWO changes, confirmation and information follow-ups responsible to
sharing of B1 Appendix volume confirm part number and DUNN S
revisions from DRE and accuracy within GQTS
communications of Program
Homeroon timing revisions
APQP SRV 1 (Veh -76wks GPS -
S=as above R=as above
98wks)
68wks)
47wks)
S=as above, specifically including M1
PPAP (Veh -15 weeks) Action Plan sign-off suport and R=as above
GM3660 sign-off follow-up
Run at Rate (-8wks) S=as above R=as above
R=Responsible to ensure accurate

documentation within GQTS, SQMS,
S=Support Mfg SQE with part number
and SCMS including Key Documents by
Business Processes GQTS, SQMS, information and root cause
SRVs, PPAP, and RatR. Responsible to
SCMS, etc) investigationof part numbers missing
escalate missing Part Number/DUNS
in GQTS (release vs contract)
combination to Buyer and Program
Homeroom

Global APQP Process
APQP Task Definitions

Task Number: 1
Task Name:
Task Owner:
Global APQP Process
Commodity Key Stakeholders Meeting (CKSM)
Buyer
1
Task Timing: Pre-Sourcing
Task Description: Introduce and establish Key Stakeholder ownership, identify program-specific strategies
in the Engineering & Advance Purchasing Sourcing Process (E&APSP) and ensure that the RFQ-package contains
all information needed to receive comparable quotes.
Key Deliverables:
SQ approval of the RFQ package content, timing and preliminary Bid List
Customer for Deliverables: Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality and Marketing, PC&L as required
Necessary Inputs: Source of Input:

• Technical documents (BOM, SOR & Appendices e.g. SSTS/CTS) Engineer
• Creativity Team Bidders List (enhanced quality metrics) Buyer
• Proposed Sourcing Strategy Buyer
• Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR SQE
• Lessons Learned (including warranty items) on previous programs Buyer/SQE/Engineer
• Program related information Key Stakeholders
Resources: Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Engineering
Responsible Methodology:
Buyer Invite appropriate Key Stakeholders identified for specific component/commodity/system and conduct
the meeting as stated on typical Engineering & Advance Purchasing Sourcing process (E&APSP) agenda
(this meeting is to be conducted on all parts listed in the sourcing plan at the time stated in the sourcing
plan).
Buyer Clarify the timing of each step in the AP Sourcing process, what is expected from each Stakeholder and
get agreement on the process, content, timing and strategy for the sourcing package.
Buyer Establish timing and lead question development for Supplier Workshops (Technology, Cost Reduction
or Problem Resolution). Define a core group (sub-group of Stakeholders) to attend Supplier Workshops,
summarize results and refine functional requirements based on workshop findings (if applicable).
Buyer Apply E&APSP CKSM & SOR checklists as appropriate.
Buyer Start Open Issues list with any items that need to be addressed.
DRE Present SOR content & allowable cost status and clarify what is being sourced (technological,
dimensional, functional and test requirements).
DRE Present Warranty Data – i.e. Incidents per Thousand Vehicles (IPTV), Cost per Vehicle (CPV) and
engineering benchmark data (consult warranty champion if necessary).
SQE Review potential bidders list proposed by Buyer to restrict Request for Quotation (RFQ) distribution to
suppliers that meet GM criteria. Identify suppliers that will require Quality Business Case action plans
as established by GM Global APQP task #3 and start planning any required audits.
SQE Review the requirements stated in the SQ SOR GM1927-3, and the Part-Specific Quality & Process
SOR (if applicable) to ensure that they are be included in the Request For Quotation package.
SQE Provide an overview of commodity specific Lessons Learned from previous programs.
SQE Inquire about any sequencing plans.
SQE Apply the Commodity Key Stakeholders Meeting Checklist GM1927-6 as appropriate.
Reference Documents:
• Supplier Quality Statement of Requirements GM1927-3 / Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR
• Open Issues list GM1927-5
• Commodity Key Stakeholders Meeting Checklist GM1927-6
• E&APSP: Commodity Key Stakeholders Invitees / Key Stakeholders Checklist / SOR Checklist

Task Number: 2
Task Name: Technical Review
Global APQP Process
2
Task Owner: Buyer
Task Timing: Pre-Sourcing
Task Description: Review the supplier technical proposal to ensure that all requirements in the RFQ-
package have been understood and supplier has a plan to produce parts meeting GM expectations.
Key Deliverables:
• Identification of suppliers that are capable
• Completed APQP Supplier Assessment GM1927-7
Customer for Deliverables: Buyer, SQE, Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

• Technical documents Engineer
• Supplier’s Quality History SQE
• List of Directed Buys Buyer
• Carryover part contact list Buyer
• Required Quality Information as per GM1927-3 item #12 Supplier
Resources: Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier

Responsi Methodology:
ble
Buyer Invite potential suppliers to Technical Review Meetings.
Buyer Update the Open Issues List with concerns related to the supplier’s ability to meet the requirements.
DRE Identify specific agenda items for Suppliers to cover in Technical Review.
DRE Assess Supplier technical capability for continuation in the sourcing process.
SQE At the conclusion of the Technical Review, the Buyer, SQE and Engineer complete the APQP Supplier
Assessment GM1927-7 (this is required prior to signing the Sourcing Recommendation form).
SQE Prior to the meeting, review specific documents provided in the supplier’s quote package as per SQ SOR GM1927-
3 and prepare questions related to quality and manufacturability in order to assess supplier capability and to
support SQ recommendation about supplier continuation in the sourcing process.
SQE Ensure Supplier understands the SQ SOR GM1927-3, and Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR (if applicable) and
returns them properly signed.
SQE Provide a brief overview of the Lessons Learned process.
SQE Complete the Technical Review Checklist GM1927-13 (recommended).
Supplier Review information as requested by “Required Quality Information” item in the SQ SOR GM1927-3:
Preliminary timing charts:
• Highlight concerns relative to tooling, gages or testing that may impact PPAP
• Revisions to manufacturing facility, including Greenfield/Brownfield plans
• Manpower resource commitment to ensure successful completion of program; proper skills and training
to perform the necessary tasks.
Preliminary process flow diagrams, PFMEA and Control Plan:
• Highlight any special assembly techniques, test methods or containment procedures used.
Capability studies on similar parts:
• Confirm error proofing, data analysis, and record keeping is included and review plan to meet any GM
warranty targets (review existing open PRR and warranty sufficiency/action plans, data on similar
products and plans for future reductions).
Tiered supplier management:
• Present process and resource plan for evaluation and management of tiered suppliers.
• Utilize GM 1927-30a (sub-tier assessment/BIQS 1-13) or equivlient (recommended)
Supplier Provide evidence of prior product experience or technical expertise relevant to new product.
Supplier Quality Statement of Requirements GM1927-3 / Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR / APQP Open Issues
List GM1927-5 / APQP Supplier Assessment GM1927-7 / Tech Review Checklist GM1927-13/ GM 1927-30a
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Global APQP Process
Task Number: 3
Task Name: Sourcing Eligibility
Task Owner: SQE
Task Timing: Pre-sourcing
Task Description: For a supplier location to be eligible to receive a new business award from GM the
manufacturing location to be sourced must either be:
• Green on the GM Sourceability Report for Quality for the specific commodity, OR
• Have a supporting Quality Business Case (QBC) QUAD report approved according to the criteria outlined
in this task.
• SQE to conduct PCPA or PSA
• If applicable, SQE to conduct a Greenfield/Brownfield Assessments (New sites only)
Key Deliverables:
SQ Signed GPS recommendation sheet or equivalent and appropriate back-up documentation – either a copy of the
latest Sourceability Report OR an approved QBC QUAD report with supporting audit approval
Customer for Deliverables: Purchasing

• Bidding DUNs number / Supplier manufacturing location list Buyer
• Minimum information by location:
o Supplier name, address and DUNs number (if available) Buyer
o Greenfield/Brownfield Assessment Y/N, Buyer/SQE
o Existing TS 16949 certification Y/N, Buyer/SQE
o PCPA or PSA SQE
o Location currently ships specific commodity to GM Y/N Buyer/SQE
• Assessment required completion date Buyer
• Supplier contact details by location Buyer
• Current Sourceability Report Quality status (R/G/NR) Buyer/SQE
Resources: Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Supplier.
Responsible Methodology :
Buyer Provide final supplier location inputs, required to determine audit requirements, a minimum of 2 weeks prior to
nomination date (information should be provided pre-Technical Review where feasible).
SQE Based on the input information provided, using the table below, determine any audit required prior to sourcing for
each supplier location in order to assess sourcing eligibility:
Where supplier location has TS 16949 certification the audit requirement is PCPA, otherwise PSA audit should be
applied.
SQE Work jointly with the Sourcing Team to identify any DUNs numbers not Green for Quality on the Sourceability
Report at time of nomination and plan audits / QBC QUAD report follow-up accordingly.
SQE Work with the Regional SQE (if different) to ensure audit scheduling and completion ahead of nomination date as
required.
SQE Work with the Regional SQE (if different) to ensure signed QBC QUAD report is provided ahead of the nomination
date as required.
SQE Communicate regularly with Buyer to comprehend any supplier location changes and, in particular, communicate
any rejections / non-sourceable supplier locations as early as possible for escalation to CT.
SQE Ensure completion of required audits in time for nomination and provide signed QBC QUAD report to Buyer where
necessary ahead of sourcing table.
SQE For a new supplier location sourcing:
In QBC QUAD report, capture all open action items and plans for correction/mitigation and obtain SQ approval
(from region where the supplier is located) to support the sourcing recommendation.
SQE Sign sourcing recommendation for selected supplier.
Buyer / SQE Work jointly with the SQ&D Greenfield/Brownfield Team to complete the Greenfield/Brownfield Assessment
GM1927-31 (if applicable).
Supplier Provide necessary information as required and support audit requests at short notice.
Global APQP Process
Task Number: 3 continued
Task Name: Sourcing Eligibility
Sourcing Approval Matrix:
Supplier Location Type Sourceability TS 16949 Required Comments

Report Quality Audit/Assessment
Quality Standard
Rating Certified?
Greenfield (New Construction) or Complete Greenfield or Brownfield Assessment GM1927-
N/A N/A 1927-31.
Brownfield (Existing Building) 31 after PSA
SQ signature / approval required on GPS Recommendation
Current Supplier to GM Green Yes None
Sheet or Equivalent.
Location cannot be sourced. Refer to SQ Regional
Current Supplier to GM Red Yes None
Director.
Acceptable PCPA, QBC (Quad Report) from Regional SQ
Current Supplier To GM New CT
Green Yes PCPA Required. SQ signature / approval required on GPS
Different Product
Recommendation Sheet or Equivalent.
Current Supplier to GM New CT Location cannot be sourced. Refer to SQ Regional
Red Yes None
Different Product Director.
Acceptable PCPA. Need Company Performance Data from
Current Supplier to GM New CT Other Customers or Internal Data. QBC from Regional
NR Yes PCPA
Different Product SQ Required. SQ signature / approval required on GPS
Recommendation Sheet or Equivalent.
Need Company Performance Data from other Customers
New to GM, no business with any
NR Yes PCPA or Supplier Internal Data. QBC from Regional SQ
GM locations
Required.
Need Company Performance Data from other Customers
New to GM, no business with any
NR No PSA or Supplier Internal Data. QBC from Regional SQ
GM locations
Required.
New DUNS #, other Duns Review data from other Duns locations. QBC from
NR Yes PCPA
currently ship to GM Regional SQ Required.
New DUNS #, other Duns Review data from other Duns locations. QBC from
NR No PSA
currently ship to GM Regional SQ Required.
Not on CT Bidlist. Currently Current Local Bidlist Showing Green on Quality Metrics
Shipping to location that is not N/A Yes None or Local SQ Approval. – Only Valid for Additional
using GQTS. Business to Current GM Customer Location.
Not on CT Bidlist. Currently Current Local Bidlist Showing Green on Quality Metrics.
Shipping to location that is not N/A Yes PCPA QBC from Regional SQ Required. – Only Valid for
using GQTS. Additional Business to New GM Location.
Not on CT Bidlist. Currently Current Local Bidlist Showing Green on Quality Metrics.
Shipping to location that is not N/A No PSA QBC from Regional SQ Required. – Only Valid for
using GQTS. Additional Business to New GM Location.
Apply to Dun and Bradstreet for Duns Number. Follow
Quality, Audit and Bidlist Requirements Previously Stated
No Duns Number N/A Yes PCPA Depending on Supplier Situation. Buyer Must Request
Duns be Loaded into CSIDS when Available. QBC from
Regional SQ Required.
Apply to Dun and Bradstreet for Duns Number. Follow
Quality, Audit and Bidlist Requirements Previously Stated
No Duns Number N/A No PSA Depending on Supplier Situation. Buyer Must Request
Duns be Loaded into CSIDS when Available. QBC from
Regional SQ Required.
• QUAD report form GM1927-71
• PSA GM1927 08
• PCPA GM1927 16
• Greenfield/Brownfield Assessment GM1927 31

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Global APQP Process
Task Number: 4
Task Name: APQP Kick-off Meeting and Supplier Readiness Valves
Task Owner: SQE for Kick-off Meeting, Supplier for remaining meetings
Task Timing:
Meeting /Valves Timing - Vehicle Timing - PowerTrain
APQP Kick Off 30 days after contracts issued 30 days after contracts issued
SRV 1 Tooling Contruction Start Date -98 weeks prior to PT SORP
SRV 2 -38 weeks prior to Veh SORP -68 weeks prior to PT SORP
SRV 3 -25 weeks prior to Veh SORP -47 weeks prior to PT SORP
Meeting/Assessments should be completed prior to these required dates.
Task Description: The purpose of the Supplier Readiness Valve (SRV) is to review the progress of all
APQP Tasks. The SRV is a meeting with the supplier in which standard questions are asked for the purpose of
identifying Red issues. The APQP Kick-Off meeting is coordinated by the GM SQE for all APQP parts.
Key Deliverables:
Completed APQP Kick-Off, SRV1, SRV2, & SRV3 are recorded in GQTS.
Element Reference
Commercial Issues -
Containerization -
Design Appearance Review Global Design Quality Requirements
Design Records PPAP Manual
Design Reviews -
DFMEA Task 8
Dimensional Plan -
Early Production Containment Task 14
Gage, Tooling & Equipment Reviews Task 10
Launch Build Plan -
Lessons Learned Review Task 17
Open Issues / Timing Task 5
Operator Training Plan -
PFMEA & Error Proofing Task 12
Plant Layout & Process Flow Task 7
PPAP Task 15
Process Control Plan Task 13
BIQS Performance Task 6
Run @ Rate Task 16
Tiered Supply Base -
Validation Plan GM1829 ADVP Plan & Report

Global APQP Process
Task Name: APQP Kick-off Meeting and Supplier Readiness Valves
Customer for Deliverables: SQE, Buyer, Engineer, Launch Leader, Manufacturing as appropriate.

• Program timing for key events Engineer/Buyer
• Detailed program timing Supplier
• APQP Open Issues List (optional GM1927-5) Supplier/SQE
Resources: Buyer, Engineer, SVE, SQE, Manufacturing Engineer
SQE Two Kick-Off meetings could potentially occur. One for Purchasing scheduled by the Buyer (It is
optional in the AP process) and one for Supplier Quality scheduled by the SQE. It is desirable that the
two meetings be combined into one. If the Buyer conducts a Kick-Off meeting, the SQE must ensure that
the content of Global APQP Kick-off is included or a separate APQP Kick-off must be conducted.
SQE Answer and / or approve the question responses for the appropriate event (APQP Kick Off or SRV1,
SRV2, SRV3) .
SQE At the APQP Kick-off meeting, review Lessons Learned, SQ SOR GM1927-3 and the Part-Specific
Quality & Process SOR (if applicable) to re-emphasize discussion from the Technical Review.
SQE During all the reviews, ensure Lessons Learned are documented by the supplier in the appropriate FMEA
(design, process, system) or DRBFM.
SQE Engage the Directed Buy sub-component assigned GM SQE in the SRV’s when the Directed Buy sub-
component is a RASIC B.
SQE Identify and communicate key timing and program issues to GM management.
Supplier Coordinate the SRV Assessments after the APQP Kick-Off meeting. The supplier is expected to conduct
and manage all SRV Assessments after the APQP Kick-Off meeting.
Supplier Prepare and present to GM APQP Team the current status for tasks & deliverables identified in the
SRV’s.
Supplier Throughout the program, ensure all Timing Charts are adhered to and any necessary recovery plans are
comprehensive and protect program timing and objectives. All open tasks, issues and road blocks are to
be tracked to closure in the APQP Open Issues List (GM 1927-5).
Supplier Suppliers of systems / assemblies must ensure that subcontractors conduct APQP Supplier Readiness
Valves and, where necessary, participate in the SRV’s with GM.
Supplier Guarantee completion of the APQP Supplier Readiness Valves.
Supplier Throughout the program, ensure that all manufacturing capacity requirements and changes are captured
and addressed. Complete/update and review all applicable portions of the 1927-35 Run at Rate
Workbook (including shared capacity) at each SRV. Load the revised workbook into GQTS at SRV3
GM 1927-11 APQP Kick Off and SRV Workbook

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Task Number: 5
Task Name: Timing Chart and APQP Open Issues List
Task Owner: Supplier
Task Timing: Reviewed at SRV Assessments and throughout the program
Task Description: A detailed review of all timing charts and concerns is conducted periodically to ensure
that program deliverables are executed on schedule. These reviews are conducted on GM monitored parts tracked
using the APQP process. For Supplier monitored APQP, the supplier reviews and updates the Timing Chart and
Open Issues List throughout the APQP process.
Key Deliverables:
• Up-to-date APQP Timing Chart GM1927-2 or equivalent format containing all required information.
• APQP Open Issues list GM1927-5
• PDCA Program Status GM1927-31a
• MQRR-S Launch Plan GM 1927-22
Customer for Deliverables: Supplier Quality Engineer

• Open issues SQE/Supplier/Engineer/Buyer
• Detailed timing for tooling, facilities, gages, etc. Supplier
Resources: Supplier, SQE, SQ&D Greenfield/Brownfield Team, Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and other
members of the program team as appropriate
SQE Review the APQP Timing Chart and APQP Open Issues List, minimum monthly.
SQE Drive supplier to develop recovery plans on issues impacting timing, quality or capacity.
SQE Identify and communicate key timing and program issues to GM management.
Supplier Create an APQP Timing Chart GM1927-2 or equivalent and track tasks to completion in line with chart.
Create an APQP Open Issues List GM1927-5 and present updates to SQE at all Valve Assessments.
Supplier Sub-component milestones shall be pulled ahead of Tier 1 assembly milestones by 6 weeks to protect GM
program timing.
Supplier Update timing chart as timing changes occur and communicate any changes, concerns and issues to SQE on
an ongoing-basis (maintain additional detail behind each high level APQP Timing Chart item, additional
detail must be tied to high level chart to ensure timing is updated automatically).
Supplier Develop recovery plans for issues impacting timing and drive the plan to maintain program timing.
Supplier Utilize APQP Open Issues list to capture all issues requiring action.
SQE / Greenfield or Brownfield suppliers shall utilize the Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) Program Status monthly or
Supplier a frequency determined based on SMT input and Program risk. Utilize PDCA Program Status GM1927-31a
document.
SQE / All launch suppliers shall utilize Manufacturing Quality Readiness Review for Suppliers.
Supplier (MQRR-S/GM 1927-22) launch plan to review each deliverable at defined milestones. Launch MQRR-S
status shall be reviewed during Plan Do Check Act (PDCA).
• APQP Timing Chart GM1927-2
• PDCA Program Status GM1927-31a
• MQRR-S GM 1927-22

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Global APQP Process
Task Number: 6
Task Name: BIQS – Built in Quality Supply Based
Task Timing: APQP Kick-off (Gap Analysis) and SRV 2 Assessment (Compliance)
Task Description: BIQS utilizes quality performance metrics/targets, quality management system
assessments and best practices to drive compliance, alignment and continuous improvement with GM and industry-
specific standards and requirements.
Note: APQP BIQS Task must be compliant on or before SRV 2 Assessment (Beginning with Model Year 2016 programs)
Nonconforming Material / Material

BIQS -1 BIQS-16 Alarm and Escalation
Identification
BIQS-2 Layered Audit BIQS-17 Visual Controls
Visual Standards - Communicated and

BIQS-3 PFMEAs BIQS-18
Understood
PFMEAs - Risk Reduction & Annual
BIQS-4 BIQS-19 Process Control
Review
BIQS-5 Bypass Management BIQS-20 Process Control Plan Implemented
BIQS-6 Error proofing Verification BIQS-21 Process Capability Review
Gage Calibration / Measurement

BIQS-7 BIQS-22 Rework / Repair Confirmation
System Analysis
Fast Response Problem Solving
BIQS-8 BIQS-23 Feedback / Feedforward
Process
BIQS-9 Team Problem Solving Process BIQS-24 Training
BIQS-10 Quality Focused Checks BIQS-25 Contamination Requirements
BIQS-11 Standardized Work BIQS-26 Maintenance
BIQS-12 Process Change Control BIQS-27 FIFO / Material Handling Process
Verification Station (Final

BIQS-13 Inspection/CARE / Early Production BIQS-28 Shipping Approved Packaging
Containment)
Change Control - Production Trial
BIQS-14 BIQS-29 Supply Chain Management
Run (PTR)
BIQS-15 Andon System Implementation BIQS-30 Safety
Key Deliverables:
Action plan for BIQS compliance GM1927-30
Full compliance with BIQS Assessment GM1927-30 (to be uploaded to SCMS prior to SRV 2)

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Customer for Deliverables: Supplier Quality
Necessary Inputs: Source of Input

• BIQS Audit Supplier
Resources: SQE and BIQS Auditor
SQE & Apply the BIQS Assessment (Gap Analysis) at APQP Kick-off using BIQS Assessment form
BIQS GM1927-30. BIQS is to be assessed against the manufacturing plant Quality Systems independent
Assessor of product or specific manufacturing process.
Rules for the application of the BIQS Assessments:
Customer Monitored APQP – Mandatory
Supplier Monitored APQP – At SQE Discretion (recommended, if not passed within last 3 years
Assessment must be performed by GM SQE BIQS Assessor or a Third Party where agreed
SQE BIQS Perform BIQS Training as per BIQS Element Presentation GM1927-36
Assessor
SQE Monitor the Supplier Action Plan on a timely basis.
SQE & Perform the BIQS Compliance Assessment and SQE Sign-off the Action Plan final implementation
BIQS GM1927-30. In lack of full implementation, the open issues will be addressed by Master Dot
Assessor (attached to the Assessment form) and the Program Management PRR rules will be applied.
Supplier & At the BIQS Gap Analysis Assessment provide Action Plans with appropriate detail, timing,
SQE ownership, etc.
Supplier Implement and verify effectiveness of all the Action Plan items before SRV 2.
Supplier Keep the customer updated regarding implementation status and any issues or concerns with
implementation.
• BIQS Presentation GM1927-36
• BIQS Assessment GM1927-30

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Task Number: 7
Task Name: Process Flow Charts
Task Timing: Initial chart–prior to sourcing, reviewed at SRV Assessments
Task Description: Flow chart provides a logical pictorial representation of the process flow that can be used
as the foundation for PFMEA’s, control plans, work station layouts, etc.
Key Deliverables:
• Process Flow Chart
• Process Flow Chart depicting sub component production system
Customer for Deliverables: Supplier Quality Engineer

• Information on each step of the manufacturing process Supplier
• Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR (if applicable) SQE
Resources: Supplier, SQE, Manufacturing Engineer
SQE Review the preliminary process flow chart prior to sourcing to ensure completeness.
SQE Review the production flow chart for completeness and continue with a comparison to the
production line:
Ensure the flow chart is linked to the PFMEA and control plan.
Walk the manufacturing line to ensure the chart is representative of the process and includes
receiving, storage, production, inspection, rework, packaging, labeling and shipping.
Ensure Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR (if applicable) is applied to support flow chart
development.
Ensure completion in line with AIAG A-6
Supplier Create a preliminary process flow chart using a similar process as part of bid package requirement.
Supplier Define a production flow chart once product design is released.
Supplier Document all items in the flow chart with the respective nomenclature (store, move, inspect,
correct, etc.)
Supplier Ensure the process flow chart is linked to the PFMEA and control plan and complete AIAG A-6.
Supplier Update flow chart to reflect actual production process.
Supplier Communicate any changes on an ongoing-basis to SQE.
AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual Process Flow Chart checklist A-6

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Task Number: 8
Task Name: DFMEA
Task Owner: Design Owner (GM Engineer or Supplier)
Task Timing: Initiated before or at design concept
Task Description: The DFMEA is a living document that is initiated before or at design concept and is
continually updated as changes occur or additional information is obtained throughout the phases of product
development. It supports the design process in reducing the risk of failure by: 1) aiding in the evaluation of design
requirements, DFM, and DFA, 2) increasing the probability that potential failure modes have been considered and 3)
establishing a priority system for design improvements.
Key Deliverables:
• DFMEA /DRBFM
Customer for Deliverables: Engineer, Supplier, Supplier Quality Engineer

• Requirements as stated in SOR/SSTS/CTS Engineer
• Design intent Design Responsible Engineer
• Vehicle requirements Engineer
• Manufacturing/Assembly requirements Design Responsible Engineer
• Lessons Learned /Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR SQE/Engineer
• KCDS Templates (if already identified) Engineer
Resources: Engineer, Design Responsible Engineer
Methodology:
Warranty Teamwork to: Compare with prior DFMEA

1. Bring Lessons
model start-ups and Continue with work
Marketing Learned into
FMEA format revise design to reduce risk (high
Prior model EWOs 2. Determine RPNs guidelines and data RPNs, high severity
and identify KCDS bases accordingly items, KCDS
Build concerns Designators
Designators)
Current SQE launch
& problem reflection
APQP SQE and Revise with new

Supplier input Lessons Learned
from validation and
GM Lessons prototype builds Forward to Task 12
Learned shared to use in development
with supplier of PFMEA

Global APQP Process
Task Name: DFMEA
SQE Confirm that the Supplier (if not design responsible) is working with the GM Engineer on
development of the DFMEA, or DRBFM for any design changes made after production release. If
not, take appropriate action to initiate this team activity.
SQE Confirm with Design Owner if the DFMEA is updated with the results of the DRBFM analysis.
SQE Confirm a DFMEA has been completed by the responsible Design Owner and confirm that the
supplier has access to necessary information from the GM DFMEA as input into the PFMEA.
SQE Work with supplier to confirm that a DFMEA and System FMEA have been completed for all sub
components by the responsible engineering function or the sub-contractor.
Design Lead the workshops with GM DRE, SQE and Supplier Engineering and complete the
Owner DFMEA. In addition, complete the Design FMEA checklist (AIAG A-1). Develop and
implement PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis and strive to continuously reduce RPN, provide a
DRBFM analysis for any design changes made after production release, and update the
DFMEA with the results of DRBFM analysis.
Supplier If not design responsible, provide any lessons learned to the GM Engineer and support the
development of the DFMEA, and the DRBFM (if applicable). In addition, complete the Design
FMEA checklist (AIAG A-1).
Supplier If GM is design responsible and does not provide access to necessary information from the DFMEA
or DRBFM (if applicable), document this issue on the APQP Open Issues List.
Supplier If the subcontractor is design responsible ensure that the DFMEA is complete for all sub-
components. Monitor and drive the development and implementation of PFMEA Gap/Risk
Analysis plans on sub components.
Supplier If the subcontractor is not design responsible ensure that any lessons learned are provided to GM
engineering for input in developing the DFMEA.
• AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual Design FMEA checklist A-1
• KCDS Manual GMW15049
• Generic Supplier Analysis/Development/Validation Tasks & Deliverables for All Programs &
Commodities GMN 3600
• Design Review Based on Failure Modes GMN 11220

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Task Number: 9
Task Name: Design Reviews
Task Owner: Design Owner (GM Engineer or Supplier)
Task Timing: Initial review–prior to CVER, SVER & IVER; subsequent reviews occur on an on-going basis
Task Description: Reviews to ensure the design has been adequately defined to enable construction of tools and
gages.
Key Deliverables:
• Defined and measurable KCDS Designators
• GD&T
• Appearance, performance and material testing specifications
Customer for Deliverables: Supplier

• SOR / SSTS / CTS Engineer
• Appearance specifications Engineer
• Performance and material specifications Engineer
• Production Assembly Documents if available Engineer
• Bill of Material (BOM) Engineer
Resources: Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier, Subcontractors
Design Schedule and conduct KCDS workshop. SQE, GM Engineer and supplier participate in
Owner workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to define critical product characteristics, and critical
process control characteristics.
Design Schedule and conduct GD&T review. The SQE, GM Engineer and supplier participate in the
Owner review. The purpose of the review is to define design dimensioning and tolerance on the drawing
as these items relate to the actual function of the part.
Design For subcomponents, the same process is used to determine lead responsibility in conducting these
Owner reviews. Supplier and SQE participate as necessary in the reviews
DRE GM Engineer is responsible to ensure that all information available in the KCDS template at
KCDS website for a specific commodity has been applied, even when supplier is design
responsible.
SQE Ensure the GD&T datum scheme guarantees proper gauging and that there are GD&T callouts for
all features which are basic dimensions (performed by SQ Gage Engineer, if available in the
region).
SQE Confirm the selected KCDS Designators can be measured with variable or attribute gages.
SQE/Supplier Confirm the manufacturing process can achieve the specified tolerances on a sustained basis.
Supplier Any recommendations / improvements to the design record are documented and submitted to GM
for approval.
Supplier Communicate any concerns relative to the KCDS Designators or GD&T scheme and the
manufacturability of the part. Document any open issues on the APQP Open Issues List GM1927-
5.
Supplier Develop an understanding of the engineering change process with the GM Engineer. Apply AIAG
Checklist (A-2) and address any open action item.
• APQP Open Issues GM1927-5
• KCDS Manual GMW15049
• AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual
• AIAG Design Information Checklist A-2
• General Motors Global Standard, Restricted and Reportable Substances for Parts GMW3059
• Recyclability/Recoverability Design Guide GMW3116

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Task Number: 10
Task Name: Tooling and Equipment Reviews
Task Timing: From Tooling Kick Off Meeting (TKO) through PPAP approval.
Task Description: Ensure that the manufacturing process is being designed to the latest drawing change
level, built and certified to produce parts with quality at rate according to GM program requirements.
Key Deliverables:
• Process capable Tooling and Equipment delivered on time.
Customer for Deliverables: Supplier Quality Engineer, Engineer

• Approved GD&T, KCDS Designators and Math Data Engineer
• Process Capability Requirements SQE / Supplier
• Timing requirements Buyer / SQE / Supplier
• Capacity requirements Buyer
• Error proofing Supplier
• Functional Test Requirements Engineer/Supplier
Resources: Engineer, Supplier, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
SQE Starting at APQP Kick-off meeting review tooling and equipment concept and pass / fail criteria for
component functional test to ensure they meet Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR, they can meet
product design intent and achieve process capability requirements and ensure supplier has submitted a
detailed timing chart for tooling and equipment development. Conduct equipment reviews throughout
build process.
SQE / SQ Review timing to obtain tools and equipment and functional test in line with program targets for, PPAP
Tooling and Run at Rate. Verify that the supplier has planned (at minimum) and is working to complete and / or
Engineer tracking the following activities at appropriate time:
(SQTE), if GM Engineering Design Releases
Available Manufacturability Assessment and Tooling Concept
Tooling Design
GM Tooling Purchasing order
Tooling Construction & Try-Out at Tool Shop
Tooling Buy-Off with final equipment at final production location previously to PPAP run
Conduct tooling reviews & audits throughout build process.
SQE / At the tooling buy-off or PPAP approval, verify the existence of GM owned tooling and that it is
SQTE properly identified as GM property.
Supplier Review all timing and inform GM SQE about any changes from original project timing.
Supplier Design, build and obtain certification of and validation of tooling and equipment as per latest math data.
Supplier Participate in design reviews with GM and ensure GD&T, KPC, PQC and AQC requirements are
included in the tooling, equipment and functional test design. Also ensure tooling and equipment will
produce parts to process capability requirements.
Supplier Inform GM about any design and process changes regarding any new or modified tools, rearrangement
of existing tooling or equipment, any product or process changes impacting fit, form, function,
performance and durability of saleable product, any test/inspection methods and any new facilities.
Supplier Prior to tools being grained, dimensional verification is required by GM and Approval to Grain form
signed (verify with SQE on regional requirements).
Supplier Ensure PFMEA has been comprehended and incorporated into tooling and equipment design.
Supplier Complete the AIAG APQP New Equipment Checklist (A-3).
• AIAG Checklist A-3

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Global APQP Process
Task Number: 11
Task Name: Gage Development & Approval
Task Timing: Starting (Concept) at P3 release and complete by PPAP Approval
Task Description: To design, build and certify gages according to latest GD&T release and per GM
requirements.
Key Deliverables:
• GM1927-29 fully approved by SQE or GM Gage Engineer 8 weeks prior to PPAP date.
Customer for Deliverables: GM Gage Engineer, GM Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Location

• Part Math Data (P2) and GD&T (P3=P2 + 4 weeks) Dimensional Engineer and Design Engineer
• KCDS Designators Design Release Engineer
• Gage Design and Build Approval GM Gage Engineer
• Timing requirements Buyer / SQE / Supplier
Resources: Supplier, GM Gage Group, SQE, GM Design Release Engineer, Dimensional Engineering
SQE Starting at APQP Kick-off meeting, ensure supplier is aware of GM1927-29 Gage Request and GM
1925 Fixture Standards and ensure supplier has submitted a detailed timing chart for gage
development.
SQE / SQ Review plans and timing to obtain gages in line with program targets for parts, PPAP and Run at Rate.
Gage Engineer Ensure supplier is tracking and executing key tasks on time as Purchase orders issue, Gage Concept,
(SQGE), if Gage Design, Construction, Dimensional Certification and GR&R Validation. Conduct gage build
Available reviews at Gage Shops from material schedule to validation.
SQE / SQGE Review GD&T, part data and gage expectations starting at APQP Kick-Off meeting.
SQE / SQGE Review gage concept for the part assembly and sub-components.
SQE / SQGE Review completed gage design(s) based on gage concepts approved by GM Gage Engineer.
SQE / SQGE Review construction to ensure that gage meets latest GD&T, agrees with functional part usage / datum
strategy and includes measurement of KCDS designators.
SQE / SQGE Approve gage per GM 1925 Fixture Standards, including:
Ensure that any part changes are incorporated into gages.
Evaluate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) report to ensure gage accuracy.
Ensure gage instructions (ODS) are available at the manufacturing operation.
Verify integrity of gage for fit and function and GR&R (reference MSA AIAG).
Verify that it is properly identified as GM property.
Supplier Deliver gage request form GM1927-29 at APQP Kick-off meeting and add to PPAP package once
gage is finished, form has all tabs filled out and it is approved by GM SQE or GM SQ Gage Engineer,
if available in the region.
Supplier Review timing to ensure compliance and inform GM SQ Gage Engineer and SQE about any changes
from original project timing, any design and process changes, any new part math data and/or GD&T
changes, any test/inspection methods that include gages, any new facilities that would house the gages.
Supplier Participate in design reviews, ensure GD&T scheme is released and variable data collectors required
by KPC, PQC and AQC release are incorporated into final gage design.
Supplier Design, build, certify gage dimensionally (including a third party certification), perform complete
AIAG MSA (GR&R and Bias study) and meet all requirements established by GM1925. A lean gage
(pull ahead CMM holding fixture) should be available for first IVER build.
• AIAG Measurement Systems Analysis Manual
• General Motors Fixture Standards GM1925
• Gage Request Certification GM1927-29
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Task Number: 12
Task Name: PFMEA
Task Timing: Starting at Kick-Off Meeting and complete by PPAP
Task Description: Ensure that potential failure modes of the process have been considered and addressed to
reduce risk of defects through PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis strategy.
Key Deliverables:
• PFMEA
• GM1927-37
• PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis GM 1927-21
Customer for Deliverables: Supplier Quality, Supplier

• DFMEA Engineer/Supplier
• Lessons learned and Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR Supplier/SQE
• Process Flow chart Supplier
• Warranty data Engineer/SQE
• PR/R’s on similar parts Supplier/SQE
• Supplier Performance Report Supplier/SQE
• Supplier’s manufacturing process capability on similar parts Supplier
• Error proofing techniques Supplier/SQE
• DFM / DFA Workshop results Engineer/SQE/Mfg
Resources: Supplier Quality, Engineering, Supplier, Manufacturing Engineer and *Assembly Plant
Methodology:
DFMEA (KCDS Designators)
Teamwork to: Clearly identify PFMEA
1. Bring Lessons where in the process Continue with work
Warranty
Learned into flow the prevention to reduce risk (high
Marketing FMEA format of error occurrence RPNs, high severity
2. Determine RPNs and defect outflow items, KCDS
Prior model EWOs and identify will be addressed Designators)
Build concerns /PRRs KCDS Designators
Current SQE launch

& problem reflection Revise with new
Lessons Learned
APQP SQE and from validation,
Supplier input prototype pre-builds,
customer
GM Lessons complaints, and
Learned shared internal data for the
with supplier life of the part

Global APQP Process
Task Name: PFMEA
Responsible Methodology: continued

SQE Attend initial PFMEA development team meeting, provide GM data (Warranty, PR/R’s, Lessons
learned, etc.), and discuss PFMEA methodology.
SQE Monitor progression of PFMEA development and confirm participation of multiple cross-functional
team members.
SQE Ensure Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR (if applicable) is applied to support PFMEA
development.
SQE Apply the GM1927-37 Checklist and review PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis Plans GM 1927-21, and
monitor progress at each Valve Assessments and ensure that action plans have been adequately defined
for high RPNs and high severity failure modes as required.
SQE Ensure supplier has completed PFMEA reviews with subcontractors.
Supplier Initiate PFMEA prior to sourcing as part of the bid package. This preliminary PFMEA should include
critical error prevention and error detection ideas and consider any lessons learned from previous
programs.
Supplier Review PFMEA and updated it as necessary each time a design change is made or a processing change
is implemented. Any and all potential areas for failure are included in the PFMEA and appropriate
corrective actions implemented (a PFMEA should not consider product design changes to compensate
the process deficiencies).
Supplier Prepare PFMEA with input from a multi-disciplinary team (Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering,
Materials, Quality, Service, Suppliers, etc.) and identify KCC’s for use in control plan.
Supplier Adhere to PFMEA PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis Summary GM1927-21, including the categorization of
risk, establishment of a top ten list, development of recommended actions, and update on a monthly
basis to monitor progress. Present the evidences to meet to Checklist GM1927-37.
Supplier Drive simple and inexpensive mistake / error proof devices into the process to help prevent and detect
errors.
Supplier Ensure that all failure modes and related severity numbers from DFMEA are listed in the
corresponding PFMEA.
Supplier Ensure that the current process controls and results of recommended actions on the PFMEA are listed
on the control plan.
Supplier Ensure that the PFMEA has a link with the manufacturing process flow chart and the control plan.
Supplier If the process, material or manufacturing location changes, revise the PFMEA and re-evaluate the
impact on severity, occurrence, and detection ratings.
Supplier Ensure that subcontractors’ PFMEAs are developed and PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis activities are
implemented.
• AIAG Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Reference Manual
• AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual Process FMEA Checklist A-7
• PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis Chart GM1927-21
• Global PFMEA Checklist GM1927-37

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Task Number: 13
Task Name: Control Plans
Task Timing: Initial draft prior to Sourcing, updates parallel PFMEA changes and updates prior to PPAP
Task Description: Define the method to be used to control all KPC, PQC, AQC and DR’s (at a minimum) through
KCCs for parts being built for vehicle builds, Powertrain, and service applications to ensure customer requirements.
Develop in line with the control plan format referenced in the AIAG APQP Manual.
Key Deliverables:
• Control Plan
• Individual Process Control Charts for all KPC, PQC, and DR
• Process Control Plan Audit Checklist GM1927-16
Customer for Deliverables: Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier

• Control plans on similar components Supplier
• Process Flow Chart Supplier
• PFMEA Supplier
• Special Characteristics Supplier/Engineer
• Lessons Learned SQE/Engineer/Supplier
Resources: Supplier and SQE
Responsible: Methodology:
SQE Verify that the supplier used the PFMEA and statistical data to determine what controls are necessary.
SQE Verify that Process Control Plan (PCP) is linked to the PFMEA and the process flow chart.
SQE Verify that the PCP encloses all phase of the process, including re-work, receiving, in-process
operations, packaging, labeling and shipping.
SQE Ensure Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR (if applicable) is applied to support PCP development.
SQE Verify that the supplier updates the PCP as solutions to open issues are identified.
SQE Verify that the supplier has individual process control charts by variable data for all KPC, PQC and
DR and that they have a means to store and recover this information for a period of 3 years.
SQE Verify that supplier applies 100% inspection frequency to all AQC and that all Functional
Requirements from SOR and part drawing are included in the PCP.
SQE Verify that pre-launch issues have been incorporated into the production PCP.
SQE Walk the production floor and verify that the controls listed on the plan are in place and being used.
Complete the Process Control Plan Audit Checklist GM1927-16 as part of the audit of the production
process.
Supplier Develop a preliminary PCP using an existing PCP on a similar part. This first version of the control
plan is then submitted with the quality portion of the supplier’s bid package.
Supplier Develop a pre-launch PCP for use on the first production parts shipped to assembly plants (Early
Production containment GM1927-28) and production PCP using the preliminary PCP as a foundation.
The PFMEA and statistical data are used to determine which steps require additional control. The pre-
launch PCP does not need to be separated from the production PCP. Pre-launch controls can be
documented on the production PCP as long as they are clearly identified as such. Use the pre-launch
PCP to validate the effectiveness of the production PCP. Apply AIAG checklist A-8
Supplier Manufacturing site shall document, maintain, and retain PCP’s and individual Process Control Charts
for all characteristics identified as KPC, PQC & DR. Ongoing process control shall be demonstrated
(documented) through the continuous use of industry standard statistical methods and techniques and
process control charts. Process control charts for KPC, PQC, and DR characteristics shall be retained
in a recoverable format for a minimum of 3 years.

Global APQP Process
Task Name: Control Plans
Responsible: Methodology continued:

Supplier Manufacturing site shall applies 100% inspection frequency to all characteristics identified as AQC
and control all Functional Requirements from SOR and part drawing. They must be clearly stated in
the PCP.
Supplier Ensure the control plan is linked to the PFMEA and process flow chart.
Supplier Identify and communicate any changes to the GM SQE.
Supplier Update the control plan as solutions to open issues are implemented.
Supplier Review control plans of subcontractors.
Supplier Extend control plan to include installation at assembly plant (if supplier is responsible).
Supplier Conduct layered audits to verify that the controls listed on the plan are in place and being used.
Supplier Validate, on a daily basis, that error proofing devices function properly.
• Process Control Plan Audit Worksheet GM1927-16
• AIAG Control Plan Checklist A-8

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Task Number: 14
Task Name: Early Production Containment GM1927-28
Task Timing: Early Production Containment GM1927-28 starts at PPAP non-saleable to meet PPV; containment
until achieve agreed exit criteria
Task Description: Establish a containment plan during start-up and acceleration, so that any quality issues are
quickly identified at the supplier’s facility and not at the GM customer’s facility. This procedure applies to all new
and changed parts that require PPAP for start-up or acceleration.
Key Deliverables:
• Early Production Containment Plan Audit (Audit GM1927-33)
Customer for Deliverables: GM Manufacturing or Assembly Facility, Supplier Quality, Purchasing

• Production Control Plan Supplier
• Early Production Containment timetable GM Customer
Resources: Supplier, SQE, Assembly Plant
SQE Ensure Early Production Containment plan is available (agree on timing and exit criteria). Reinforce that
failure to execute Early Production Containment, or shipment of a single defect during Early Production
Containment period, will result in immediate CS2.
SQE Verify that high RPNs, KCDS Designators are addressed by the pre-launch control plan.
SQE Verify that the supplier used the PFMEA and statistical data to determine what additional controls are
necessary (short term capability data on actual process or long term capability data on similar processes).
SQE Verify any PR/R or pilot issues are addressed by the containment process.
SQE Review the supplier’s containment process and pre-launch control plan using audit GM1927-33 at
supplier plant as soon as Early Production Containment is implemented. Verification should include:
Actual drawings at Early Production Containment area with the latest change level.
Check frequency (100% or a documented lot sampling with GM approval).
Gage operation instructions at Early Production Containment area.
Master parts or boundary samples to confirm inspection.
Inspection data for all components in Early Production Containment area.
Process in place to prevent shipment of material that has not gone through Early Production Containment.
Record of results.
SQE Review supplier’s initial Early Production Containment data to assess compliance to process intent.
Supplier Develop an early production containment plan as specified in Early Production Containment GM1927-28,
including, but not limited to:
A separate inspection area whenever possible (may require checks within the process for components that
are not available for check after assembly).
Process to ensure that all non-conformances are contained within the facility and prompt containment and
irreversible corrective actions are applied if non-conformances are discovered.
Identification of the person responsible for the containment process.
100% check of specific features for pre-pilot and pilot material, as required.
Use of green dots (signed by a designated senior management representative) on shipping labels to
designate compliance.
Use of the Early Production Containment Plan until the agreed exit criteria is met.
Supplier Root Cause any non-conformances found by GM manufacturing locations and implement additional
checking provisions to the pre-launch checklist. Identify and communicate any changes to SQE.

Task Number: 14 (Continued)
Task Name:
Global APQP Process
Early Production Containment GM1927-28

14
Require compliance to GM1927-28 from all subcontractors, as well as monitor and maintain their
Supplier records. This will require that subcontractors pull ahead their Early Production Containment to
allow the Tier 1 Early Production Containment timing compliance.
Verification for Exit
Meet the defined exit criteria as per GM 1927-28. Supplier to request exit from Early Production
Supplier Containment GM1927-28 (Early Production Containment Exit Request GM1927-27) when eligible
and provide supporting documentation and assessments on performance and corrective actions, if
applicable, to the appropriate Customer representative. Documentation may be in form of I-chart
(GM1927-66) or other format as per GM 1927-28
GM Verify that the supplier has met exit criteria per GM 1927-28, 4.0. (Minimum of two weeks
Assembly supporting data.)
Center / SQ Notify the supplier that they have met the criteria and that they are removed from Early Production
/ plant QE Containment. Early Production Containment Exit Letter (GM1927-39) optional.
• AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan manual & Production Part Approval Process
Manual
• Early Production Containment GM1927-28 & Audit GM1927-33
• Early Production Containment Exit Request GM1927-27
• Early Production Containment Exit Letter GM1927-39

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Global APQP Process
Task Number: 15
Task Name: Production Part Approval (PPAP)
Task Timing: Prior to PPAP Submit Date
Task Description: Determine if all customer engineering design record and specification requirements are
properly understood by the supplier and that the process has the potential to produce product meeting these
requirements during an actual production run at the quoted production rate.
Key Deliverables:
• Minimum 100% Dimensional OK PPAP Non-Saleable before PPV with Dimensional Report GM1927-32
and Action Plan, if required (both documents to be uploaded to SQMS)
• Full PPAP Approved before MVB Saleable (at PPAP Review)
Customer for Deliverables: Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, VLE Teams, Assembly Plants
Manufacturing Plants, Production Control & Logistics

• Design Records of Saleable Product Supplier
• Engineering Change Document Engineer/Supplier
• General Motors Commodity Validation Sign-Off GM3660, if required Supplier
• Design FMEA Engineer/Supplier
• Process Flow Diagrams Supplier
• Process FMEA Supplier
• Control Plan (Pre-Launch Control Plan / Early Production containment, plus Production Control Plan)
Supplier
• Measurement Systems Analysis Studies Supplier
• Dimensional Results Supplier
• Material, Performance Test Results Supplier
• Initial Process Study Supplier
• Qualified Laboratory Documentation Supplier
• Appearance Approval Report (AAR), if applicable Supplier
• Sample Product Supplier
• Master Sample Supplier
• Checking Aids Supplier
• Records of Compliance to customer specifics Supplier
• Part Submission Warrant Supplier
• Bulk Material Requirements Checklist (for bulk material only) Supplier
Resources: Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Product Engineering, Material Engineering, Validation Engineering,
Dimensional Management, Part Approval Laboratory, Appearance Laboratory, Paint Engineering

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Global APQP Process
Task Name: Production Part Approval (PPAP)
Buyer Contract part, establish initial PPAP submission date and enter date into GPS.
SQE Determine submission level and quantity of samples.
SQE Confirm PPAP submission date with the supplier and ensure supplier updates SQMS as required.
SQE Review the submission and determine the PPAP status in accordance with the AIAG PPAP manual. Input the
PPAP approval status into the SQMS system.
Attach to the PPAP record in SQMS the following documents :
• PSW
• Dimensional Report
• Material and Performance Test Report
• AAR (if applicable)
• Action Plan (if applicable)
• GM3660 (if applicable)
• CG2503 Barcode Validation Form (if applicable)
SQE Notify supplier of part PPAP status.
SQE Review PPAP.
SQE Drive adherence to PPAP submission date, as scheduled on GM 1927-2 APQP Timing Chart.
SQE Review PPAP submissions as appropriate and confirm the PPAP status as per the AIAG PPAP manual and GM
specifics.
SQE Ensure adequate Action Plan is provided for PPAP without full approval.
SQE Follow up action items on the Action Plan until full PPAP approval is achieved.
Supplier Submit PPAP package according to AIAG PPAP requirements for the appropriate submission level on the date
agreed on APQP timing chart GM1927-2
Supplier Verify compliance to the part-specific SOR. Provide documentation of compliance with the PPAP submission
(PPAP full approval requires compliance to SOR).
Supplier Provide Action Plan in SQMS for SQE signature for any part submitted under less than approved status to
achieve full approval. Provide any other appropriate signature dependent on issue as required (reference GM
1927-09 GM1411 PPAP Worksheet for required signatures).
Supplier EFFECTIVE: January 1st 2017, ALL “PPAP Action Plan” contents in SQMS are required to be in ENGLISH or
if region-specific language is utilized, an English translation must be provided by the Supplier.
Supplier Provide the samples applied to Matching verification with dimensional inspection results as per Global Part
Submission Procedure for Matching GM10067 and Dimensional Report GM1927-32.
Supplier Supplier shall document containment plans until the SQE is satisfied process capability has been achieved.
Supplier Shipment of parts for Saleable products is only allowed if the PPAP Status (SQMS PPAP Shipping Status) is
Approved or Saleable with a valid expiration date. GM may choose to allow parts with a Non-Saleable Status to
ship for a Saleable build but these parts need to be retrofitted before the product is delivered to the customer.
Supplier Notify SQE before PPAP re-submission if any process change occurs relative to the previous PPAP review.
Supplier Guarantee the accomplishment of on time PPAP.
• AIAG Production Part Approval Process manual
• AIAG Statistical Process Control manual
• AIAG Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) manual
• AIAG Potential Failure Mode and Effects manual
• AIAG Automotive Quality Management System Standard (TS 16949)
• GM Worksheet GM-1411 (reference for required signatures only)
• General Motors Commodity sign-off GM3660
• Generic Supplier ADV Process Tasks & Deliverables (GMW3600)
• Global Part Submission Procedure for Matching GM10067
• GM Customer Specifics –TS 16949
• Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR (if applicable)

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Global APQP Process
Task Number: 16
Task Name: Run at Rate (RatR)
Task Timing: APQP Kick-off, and all SRV Assessments and at Run at Rate
Task Description: Verify that the supplier’s actual manufacturing process, while operating under normal
operating conditions and under total customer requirement, is capable of producing components that simultaneously
meet Quality and Daily Contracted Capacity
Key Deliverables:
• Completed RatR Capacity Workbook and RatR for each part
• Verification Supplier can meet Daily Contract Capacity in one day
Customer for Deliverables: Supplier Quality and Purchasing

• PPAP documentation Supplier
• GM’s daily requirement (LCR) Buyer
• Supplier’s Contracted Tool Capacity (SDC) Supplier & Buyer (contract)
• Manufacturing Block Diagram Supplier
• Production & Quality Performance Data Supplier
• Sub-tier Suppliers written confirmation of quality, Supplier
• capacity and delivery for all sub-components
Resources: SQE, Buyer, Engineer, and Supplier
Responsible: Methodology: (refer to RatR diagram at end of the task)

SQE Conduct the APQP Kick-off meeting and confirm with GM Purchasing Buyer that the Daily contracted
capacity is accurate and is greater than or equal to GM’s daily requirement (LCR). Confirm part grouping is
correct. Confirm with GM Buyer if staged Capacity is allowed in the contract. Utilize escalation process as
required, to support resolution of any outstanding contract issues.
SQE At the APQP Kick-off meeting evaluate the supplier’s initial Manufacturing plan including Plant Layout and
Manufacturing Block Diagram (including all processes, tools, banks, buffers, manpower, planning gross and
net rates, first time quality assumptions and change over times, if applicable.)
SQE Conduct the SRV Assessments and evaluate the Supplier’s latest Manufacturing plans including Plant Layouts,
the Manufacturing Block Diagram, and Sections 1 & 2 of GM 1927-35a Work Book including Shared
Capacity sheets when applicable.
SQE Follow escalation process for any capacity issues discovered during the SRV Assessments as required.
SQE Determine and communicate customer or supplier monitored Run at Rate requirements to Tier 1.
SQE Review Tier 1 Suppliers Sub-Tier Risk Assessment (GM1927-07a Risk Assessment or equivalent) to confirm
the identification of “Critical” Sub-Tier suppliers.
SQE Verify that Tier 1 suppliers have had all of their sub-tier suppliers confirm in writing and provide documented
evidence (GM 1927-35a or equivalent) to demonstrate their ability to meet capacity requirements.
SQE Attend all Customer monitored Run at Rates. Ensure all Run at Rates are performed under normal production
operating conditions including planned production, maintenance, and support staffing levels and production
rates.
SQE Review all Run at Rate documentation for accuracy and completeness. Evaluate the capacity of all potential
constraint and final assembly operations, as well as shared capacity operations. Status the Run at Rate
(Customer or Supplier Monitored) based on the installed capacity meeting the contract requirements per the
GM 1927-35 Run at Rate Procedure.
SQE Follow the correction action and escalation processes for all “FAIL” Run at Rates.
Supplier At the APQP Kickoff Meeting, confirm with the SQE and the GM Buyer that the Daily Contracted Capacity is
accurate. Confirm part grouping is correct. Confirm if staged capacity is planned and allowed in the contract.

Global APQP Process
Task Name: Run at Rate (RatR)
Responsible: Methodology: (refer to RatR diagram at end of the task)

Supplier Provide the initial Manufacturing plan including Plant Layout and Manufacturing Block Diagram
(including all processes, tools, banks, buffers, manpower, planning gross and net rates, first time
quality assumptions and change over times, if applicable.) at the APQP Kick-off meeting.
Supplier Provide/update the latest Manufacturing plans including Plant Layouts, the Manufacturing Block
Diagram, and Sections 1 & 2 of GM 1927-35a Work Book including Shared Capacity sheets when
applicable, at each SRV Assessment. The capacity analysis must show satisfactory results based on
engineering planning and analysis of actual results from similar operations.
Supplier Complete Sub-Tier Supplier Risk Assessment (GM1927-07a Risk Assessment or equivalent).
Communicate customer or supplier monitored Run at Rate requirements to Tiered Suppliers.
Supplier Communicate SDC, LCR and MCR volumes to Sub-Tier Suppliers.
Supplier Ensure understanding of the RatR “PASS” performance requirements.
Supplier Conduct preliminary RatRs and/or burst builds prior to the planned RatR to confirm readiness.
Collect and analyze production and quality data including hourly production counts, scrap and/or
first time quality (FTQ) data, scheduled and unscheduled downtimes, operational cycle times, and
changeover times. The PPAP run of parts should be planned to one of the trial runs.
Supplier Schedule and conduct actual Run at Rate with GM SQE.
Supplier Conduct all Run at Rates under normal production operating conditions including planned
production, maintenance, and support staffing levels and production rates. Document all required
production and quality data for all potential constraint and final assembly operations, as well as
shared capacity operations.
Supplier Complete all appropriate sections of the GM 1927-35a Workbook. Submit the workbook and
review the results of the Run at Rate with the GM SQE.
Supplier Complete capacity verification of all Sub-Tier Suppliers and submit all appropriate written
documentation to the GM SQE.
Supplier Complete a corrective action plan with timing, to achieve the Contracted Daily Capacity (SDC) for
all “FAIL” Run at Rates. Submit and review this plan with the GM SQE within two days of the
completion of the failed Run at Rate.
GM1927-35 Run at Rate Procedure
GM1927-35a Run at Rate Workbook

Global APQP Process
RatR Methodology
SQE follows GM1927-15

Launch Alert Process to
No ensure issue resolution
Throughout the APQP process, the
Supplier completes and /or updates
the Capacity Planning and Analysis
Tasks as detailed in Section 4 of
the Run at Rate Procedure, to
Is the mfg. Yes Supplier conducts and documents
system capable
include submitting the GM 1927-35 practice RatR / “Burst Builds” during
of meeting the
Workbook to the GM SQE or PPAP and MVB builds
Yes designee upon request.
contracted
Is capacity?
RatR By -25 weeks prior to SORP (or
Required? SRV3) the Supplier:
1. Completes and uploads the
appropriate sections of the Supplier Customer
Customer
GM1927-35a Workbook to GQTS. Or
2. Confirms the scheduled Run at Supplier
Rate date with the GM SQE or Monitored
No designee.
3. Confirms that the Daily
Contracted Capacity is accurate
Supplier completes and is greater than or equal to GM’s
Section 1 of the GM1927- daily requirement (LCR).
35a and submits it to the 4, Verifies the Supplier production Supplier conducts
Supplier conducts
GM SQE or designee ramp-up plan is ahead of the GM RatR with GM SQE
RatR and completes
Launch plan and schedule present.
the GM1927-35 form
requirements.
5. Confirms if parts / quantities for
CC&A (which P/Ns) may be built as
part of the RatR.
Supplier submits GM SQE ensures

completed GM1927-35a to the GM 1927-35a is
Exemptions are reviewed in
the GM SQE or designee completed and
Supplier Quality Program
and uploads it to GQTS uploads it to GQTS
Launch Readiness meetings
for concurrence.
GM SQE or designee
statuses the
RatR
SQE statuses
RatR as exempt
Is Yes
RatR
Status EN
“Pass”?
EN
No
Yes RatR No
SQE Status is Is RatR
reschedules next “Staged Status
RatR Pass”? «Fail»»?
Yes
SQE follows GM1927-15

Launch Alert Process to
ensure issue resolution

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Global APQP Process
Task Number: 17
Task Name: Lessons Learned
Task Timing: Commodity Key Stakeholders Meeting through Launch
Task Description: Maximize the knowledge gained from previous programs and not revisit the same quality
or design issues.
Key Deliverables:
• DFMEA & PFMEA updated with Lessons Learned gained from this program.
• Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR for key commodities
• Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR updated with Lessons Learned throughout the APQP process
Customer for Deliverables: SQ, Engineering, PDT (Product Development Team), Supplier

• Existing Lessons Learned for same commodity SQE/Lessons Learned website
• Engineering Knowledge for commodities Engineer
• Process knowledge for same commodity SQE / Regional Databases
Resources: SQE, Engineering, Lessons Learned website
SQE Lessons Learned Update :
(Commodity Key Stakeholders Meeting):
Ensure Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR (if applicable) is included in the RFQ package.
The direction for the supplier is to use the information during design and process development.
(Technical Review):
Provide an overview to suppliers on the lessons learned process and how it fits into APQP.
Ensure that the potential suppliers understand the Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR (if applicable).
(Kick-off Meeting):
Review any additional information that has been obtained on lessons learned from local or regional
databases.
Ensure Lessons Learned issues are incorporated into the APQP Open Issues List GM1927-5.
Ensure that the suppliers understand the Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR (if applicable).
The goal is a zero tolerance for defects.
SQE Ensure in each of the subsequent Valve Assessments that the supplier executes Lessons Learned process
(Global APQP task #17) and apply to the Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR (if applicable).
Supplier Lessons Learned Update :
Review solutions to issues identified in the Kick-off meeting and new items added to the list:
(SRV 1): after CVER, SVER & IVER
(SRV 2): during integration vehicle builds
(SRV3): after integration Matching GA, during the PPV, MVBns
(Run at Rate): during the MVBs
As solutions are identified, DFMEA, PFMEA, Flow Chart, and Control Plan are reviewed and updated.
Supplier Contribute with additional lessons learned based on knowledge of the commodity.
Supplier Adhere to the Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR, (if applicable).
Supplier Ensure a formal process is in place to update FMEA and control plans based on Lessons Learned.
Supplier / Review Lessons Learned from the project and incorporate identified key items into Part-Specific Quality
SQE / DRE & Process SOR (if applicable) to ensure that future programs do not have the same issues.
GM Supply Power – Part-Specific Quality & Process SOR

Global Launch Process
Section 2
Global Current

Document Usage Guidelines by Global Region

F = Reference Only (Information only, Nothing to fill out)
NA = Not applicable for specified region
MD = Mandatory Document (document type required, specific format required)
MI = Mandatory Information (document type required, format may vary, minimum
content mandatory)
RD = Recommended Document (document recommended, specific format required)
RI = Recommended Information (document recommended, format may vary)
Document Number AP GME LAAM NA
Process Control Plan Audit (PCPA) GM 1927-16 MD MD MD MD
PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis GM 1927-21 MD MD MD MD
BIQS Assessment GM 1927-30 MD MD MD MD
Controlled Shipping Level 2 Assessment Matrix GM 1927-51 MI MI MI MI
Controlled Shipping Level 1 Assessment GM 1927-52 M M M M
Controlled Shipping Confirmation Reply Form GM 1927-53 MI MI MI MI
Controlled Shipping CS1/CS2 Verification Exit
Checklist GM 1927-54 RD RD RD RD
Controlled Shipping Level 1 Entry letter GM 1927-55 MI MI MI MI
Controlled Shipping Level 1 Exit Letter GM 1927-56 MI MI MI MI
Controlled Shipping Level 2 Entry Letter GM 1927-57 MI MI MI MI
Controlled Shipping Level 2 Exit Letter GM 1927-58 MI MI MI MI
Controlled Shipping Level 2 Exit Survey (Supplier) GM 1927-58a MI MI MI MI
Controlled Shipping Kick-off Meeting Worksheet GM 1927-59 MD MD MD MD
CT Quality Action Plans GM 1927-62 RI RI RI RI
Global Emerging Issue Alert GM 1927-65 MI MI MI MI
I-Chart Controlled Shipping GM 1927-66 RI RI RI RI
New Business Hold Process Flow GM 1927-67 F F F F
Drill Deep & Wide PRR Read Across Matrix GM 1927-69 MI MI MI MI
Quad Report GM 1927-71 MD MD MD MD
Shop Floor Excellence (SFE) Audit GM 1927-72 MD MD MD MD
Shutdown/Start-up audit GM 1927-73 MD MD MD MD
Disruption Agenda Format GM 1927-75 MI MI MI MI
Step Down Chart GM 1927-78 MD MD MD MD
Supplier Action Plans GM 1927-79 MI MI MI MI
Top Focus Add/Remove Form GM 1927-82 RI RI RI M
Top Focus Process Notification Letter GM 1927-83 RI RI RI M
5 Whys 3 Times (Drill Deep & Wide Worksheet) GM 1927-84 MI MI MI MI
Drill Deep & Wide Audit GM 1927-85 MI MI MI MI
Drill Deep & Wide Root Cause Workbook GM 1927-86 MI MI MI MI
All documents can be found at: https://gmsupplypower.covisint.com/web/portal/home

Training Available to Suppliers through 3rd Party Providers

Training (Workshops) APO GME LAAM NA
5S / Visual Workplace X
Applying SPC Tools X
Drill Deep & Wide X
Error Proofing X
Job Set Up Optimization & Error Proofing X
Label Error Proofing X
PFMEA X
Problem Solving X
Built in Quality Supplier Base X X
Reference Only – Current information on training and providers can be obtained in GM

Supply Power – Quality Library – 3rd Party Provider Management.
Approved 3rd Party Providers (Training/Implementation)
Job Set Up
Label 5S & Applying Error
Error Error Visual Problem SPC Proofing &
Proofing Proofing Workplace Solving Tools Optimization CS2
Approved Providers Training Training Training Training Training Training Training Implementation
The PIC Group X X X X X X X
Benchmark
Technologies X X X X
Luminous Group X X X X X
VQQ Inc. X X X X
Eastern Michigan
University X
PDC X X X X
CEI X
EDS X
Reference Only – Current information on training and providers can be obtained in GM

Supply Power – Quality Library – 3rd Party Provider Management.
https://gmsupplypower.covisint.com/web/portal/home

Current Task Definitions

1
Task Number: 1
Task Name: Continuous Improvement
Task Timing: Throughout the life cycle of the product
Task Description: Defines the supplier’s responsibility to have an on-going process for continuous
improvement of the product and related manufacturing processes. The intent is to reduce variation and to ensure
process stability and capability over time. There must be a performance attitude for zero defects.
Criteria for Application: Applies to all suppliers and products for the life of the part.
Key Deliverables:
• First Time Quality Trend Chart (I-Chart recommended GM 1927-66)
• Problem solving capability to establish root cause
• Process Capability Continuously Compliance to Supplier Quality SOR (1927-03 and or 1927-03a-name)
• Drill Deep Worksheet (GM 1927-84)
• PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis (GM 1927-21)
• PFMEA, Process Control Plan, Operator Standardized Work Instruction – Revised
• Supplier Action Plan Form (GM 1927-79)
• Drill Deep Wide Matrix (GM 1927-69)
Customer for Deliverables:

• GM Assembly/Manufacturing Plants
• Supplier Quality Engineer
• Supplier Manufacturing Management

• Internal (FTQ, Process Capability, etc.) Supplier
• External Data Analysis (6-Panel, Warranty data, etc.) SupplyPower
• Parts Specific SOR (GM1927-03a-name) / PCPA (1927-16a-name) SQE / SupplyPower
• Lessons Learned Supplier
Resources: Supplier, SQE, Assembly Plant

Task Number: 1 (continued)
Responsi Methodology:
ble
SQE Monitor and audit the supplier’s compliance to Continuous Improvement requirements, and also continuous
compliance to Part specific SOR / PCPA
SQE Communicate specific concerns to the supplier for non-conformance, review action plans (as required), escalate
concerns to leadership (if required), and require the supplier to implement countermeasures (if necessary).
Supplier Identify Special Product and Process Characteristic
Supplier shall identify product and process characteristics that require KCDS approach
Inputs for this identification:
Customer Drawing Information
PFMEA
Process/Product Capability
Past or potential issue (Six Panel, Warranty Report, Internal Report)
Supplier Establish Process Controls for items identified
Include KCDS items in Process Control Plan (PCP).
Establish Key Control Characteristics (KCC) List.
Manage process capability and performance
Variation control (SPC)
Corrective action & process improvement
Update process capability / performance studies (FTQ, Cp/Cpk)
Supplier Measure First Time Quality
First time quality is a measure of a process’ ability to make quality parts without scrap or rework. The rework of
parts can result in undesirable variation and may take parts out of process if the rework was not initially
comprehended in the process.
FTQ should be measured at:
1. End of line FTQ measurement (at a minimum);
2. Quality gates or verification stations for key processes
Quality gates or verification stations should include: Alarm limits established (e.g. 2 defects per hour) to drive
immediate containment upstream in the process; A Pareto of failure modes for a specific timeframe; FTQ trend
chart (I-Chart format recommended – GM 1927-66)
Supplier Continuously demonstrate process capability compliance to requirement in Supplier Quality SOR (GM1927-03,
and or GM1927-03a-name), and have an ongoing process to reduce variation on characteristics identified as
KPC’s
Supplier Effective Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Verification (Compliance with GM 1927-17 Processess
and Measurements Procedure)
The supplier is required to perform an effective analysis of technical root cause.
Systemic root cause to be analyzed through the Drill Deep process using worksheet GM1927-84.
Verification and validation of corrective action should demonstrate the ability to turn the problem on and off.
Supplier PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis Process (reference BIQS) – to have a formal and documented PFMEA Gap/Risk
Analysis process which includes:
A cross- functional team that meets regularly and updates FMEA and Control Plans
Collection of external and internal data relative to rejects (scrap and rework)
Incorporation of internal data (FTQ, scrap, etc.) and external data (PRR, etc.) into the FMEA and validation that
assigned RPN numbers are reasonable and accurate
Identification and implementation of action plans with timing and accountability
Supplier Update and revise Quality Documentation – FMEA, Control Plan, and Standardized Work. The revisions are not
only required when there are design or process changes, but are based on internal or external data.
Internal data should drive quarterly updates at a minimum
External data should drive monthly updates at a minimum
Supplier Supplier should have a process in place, which would drive lessons learned into current and future application of
FMEAs and Control Plans. The process should apply lessons learned by a look across of similar processes within
the facility and within the company (Recommend Drill Wide Matrix – GM 1927-69) and compliance to Part
Specific SOR / PCPA shared by SQE
• BIQS (Built in Quality Supply Based) GM1927-30 BIQS Assessment and GM1927-36 BIQS Element
Presentation
• Supplier Quality SOR GM1927-03 and or GM1927-03a-name
• Processess and Measurements Procedure (GM 1927-17)
• PRR
• I-chart (GM1927-66)
• SPC AIAG Documents
• FMEA, Process Control Plan (GM1927-16 and or 16a-name), Operator Standardized Work Instructions
• Drill Deep Wide Matrix (GM 1927-69)
• KCDS (GMW15049)

2
Task Number: 2
Task Owner: GPSC - Current Supplier Quality or Advance Supplier Quality
Task Timing: Throughout life of product
Task Description: BIQS utilizes quality performance metrics/targets, quality management system
assessments and best practices to drive compliance, alignment and continuous improvement with GM and industry-
specific standards and requirements.
APQP BIQS Task must be compliant on or before SRV2 (Beginning with Model Year 2016 programs)
Nonconforming Material / Material

BIQS -1 BIQS-16 Alarm and Escalation
Identification
BIQS-2 Layered Audit BIQS-17 Visual Controls
Visual Standards - Communicated and

BIQS-3 PFMEAs BIQS-18
Understood
PFMEAs - Risk Reduction & Annual
BIQS-4 BIQS-19 Process Control
Review
BIQS-5 Bypass Management BIQS-20 Process Control Plan Implemented
BIQS-6 Error proofing Verification BIQS-21 Process Capability Review
Gage Calibration / Measurement

BIQS-7 BIQS-22 Rework / Repair Confirmation
System Analysis
Fast Response Problem Solving
BIQS-8 BIQS-23 Feedback / Feedforward
Process
BIQS-9 Team Problem Solving Process BIQS-24 Training
BIQS-10 Quality Focused Checks BIQS-25 Contamination Requirements
BIQS-11 Standardized Work BIQS-26 Maintenance
BIQS-12 Process Change Control BIQS-27 FIFO / Material Handling Process
Verification Station (Final

BIQS-13 Inspection/CARE / Early Production BIQS-28 Shipping Approved Packaging
Contaiment)
Change Control - Production Trial
BIQS-14 BIQS-29 Supply Chain Management
Run (PTR)
BIQS-15 Andon System Implementation BIQS-30 Safety

Criteria for Application:

• Reactive, as a consequence/ exit criteria for Controlled Shipping or Top focus
• Proactive, to enhance a supplier’s quality system
Key Deliverables:
• Pass BIQS Assessment (Pass criteria = Level 3 score, find score requirement in Supplier Quality Document
Library, BIQS Toolbox, file named “BIQS Levels-Severity).
• Completed action plan (Master Dot Methodology optional) for all Yellow and Red items or per the
priority list assigned after the assessment.
Customer for Deliverables: Supplier Quality, Supplier, and Trainer
Necessary Inputs: Source of Input

• Supplier Performance Report (6-Panel) Supply Power
• Internal & External data analysis Supplier
• Internal documentation (i.e. Training documentation) Supplier
• Sourcability Report SCMS
Additional Information:
• BIQS Training & Assessment – GM Supply Power website (GM Supplypower.com Quality Library)
• Layered Audit video (Available from the SQE)
• Fast Response, Verification Station Video (Available from the SQE)
Resources:
• Certified Trainer (Supplier Quality Engineer or Approved Third Party Provider) if required
• Multi-functional team from supplier (typically 12-15 people)
• Supplier’s Leadership
• GM assigned SQE

SQE Apply the BIQS Assessment (Gap Analysis) at APQP Kick-off meeting using BIQS Assessment
GM1927-30. BIQS is to be assessed against the manufacturing plant Quality Systems independent of
product or specific manufacturing process.
Rules for the application of the BIQS Assessments:
Customer Monitored APQP – Mandatory
Supplier Monitored APQP – At SQE Discretion (recommended, if not passed within last 12 months
Assessment must be performed by GM BIQS Assessor
SQE Perform BIQS Training as per BIQS Element Presentation GM1927-36 at supplier, if required.
SQE Facilitates activities with GM Third Party Approved Provider (optional).
Monitor the Supplier Action Plan on a timely basis.
Provides appropriate follow up.
Participates or conducts workshop (optional).
SQE Attends the BIQS Compliance Assessment and Sign-off the Action Plan final implementation GM1927-
30. In face of lack of full implementation, the open issues will be addressed by Master Dot (attached to
the assessment form) and the Program Management PRR rules will be applied.
Supplier Assumes responsibility and takes ownership of all activities to implement BIQS.
Advises the customer of implementation status and any foreseen impending problems.
Provides action plans with appropriate detail, timing, ownership, etc.
Implements action plan on a timely basis.
Supplier At the BIQS Gap Analysis Assessment provide Action Plans with appropriate detail, timing, ownership,
etc.
Supplier Implement and verify effectiveness of all the action plan items before SRV 2.
Supplier Keep the customer updated regarding implementation status and any issues or concerns with
implementation.
• BIQS Element Presentation GM1927-36
• BIQS Assessment GM1927-30
• Supplier Action Plan Form GM1927-79

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Task Number: 3
Task Name: Shutdown / Startup Activity
Task Owner: GPSC – Current Supplier Quality
Task Description: The purpose of the Shutdown/Startup Activity (SD/SU) is to implement standardized
work for both the Supplier Quality Group and its suppliers, specifically focused around extended shutdown periods
and subsequent startups. Examples include: Corporate (“summer”) shutdowns, Christmas shutdown, etc., but the
task and tools can be used by any supplier when they are faced with any extended shutdown/startup, such as the
elimination and/or restarting of a production shift or an extended weekend.
The goal of the Shutdown/Startup Activity is ZERO major disruptions caused by a supplier’s shutdown and
subsequent restart of operations.
Key Deliverables:
• Completed Shutdown audit form
• Master Dot action plan for High risk suppliers

• Extended shutdown periods, such as the “Summer Shutdown”, “Christmas Shutdown”, Extraordinary
Production Shutdown
• Selected high-risk suppliers based on established criteria. (Examples and not limited to are the potential
high risk suppliers criteria could include: Critical/Special Process (Heat Treating, Plating, Coating, etc.),
High PPM, Emerging Issues, Plant Disruptions, High or High Cost Warranty, Tool Moves, Process
Change, Launch Issues, CS1 or CS2 Supplier’s, Program Management PRR’s, High Financial Risk
suppliers rated Red, new supplier to GM, and others)

• SQE
• SQ Leadership
• Buyer

• Shutdown/Startup Audit Form (GM 1927-73) + Instructions Supply Power
• Master Dot Action Plan (GM 1927-79) Supply Power
• High Risk Supplier Listing with CEO & Plant Manager, SQE (Global BIQS Sharepoint)
Names, e-mail addresses (reasonable size)
Resources: SQ Process/Data Group (where applicable)

Task Name: Shutdown / Startup Activity
SQ Holds an initial conference call with the representatives to review objectives, the process and key
Coordinator/ dates.
SQ Leader Identifies key criteria for selecting targeted suppliers for the SD/SU Audit activity, as suggested by
customer plant
Previous evidence or concern of poor startup at the supplier
Documents the SQE’s standardized work as part of the SD/SU Audit activity.
SQ Team Identifies the suppliers to be targeted for the SD/SU activity based on the criteria provided
Assigns SQE’s to perform the standardized SD/SU work.
SQE Obtains the contact information for the assigned supplier(s), including the CEO and Plant Manager
name, phone and e-mail address.
Sends the standardized communication/e-mail to the supplier. THIS SHOULD BE OPTIONAL
(SEND THE AUDIT TO THE SUPPLIER SINCE SOME SQE TEAMS CONDUCT ON SITE
REVIEW ONLY)
Supplier Performs a self-assessment of their shutdown/startup readiness using the SD/SU audit and supporting
documentation provided by GM.
Completes the SD/SU audit form and returns to the assigned SQE with appropriate supporting
documentation/evidence, or completes the web-based SD/SU online survey (if available).
Develops an action plan to resolve any issues identified in the self-assessment and implements
containment and/or corrective actions. Sends the action plan to the assigned SQE.
SQE Judge the supplier’s performance (R-Y-G) self-assessment on the shutdown/startup audit form or
survey, looks for evidence to support the supplier’s self-assessment, and challenges the supplier if no
evidence is provided.
Gives the supplier an overall R-Y-or G rating and updates the supplier’s status on a master tracking
list
For Yellow suppliers, at a minimum, the SQE contacts the supplier to obtain clarification/evidence or
further feedback on the open issues, and to request a supplier action plan if required.
For Red Suppliers, the SQE does an onsite review at the supplier location to resolve any red issues
and review the supplier’s action plans.
Places the supplier into Early Production Containment (GM1927-28) or CS2 until all open issues are
resolved.
Reviews the supplier’s progress in resolving open issues and in implementing the action plan
Updates the supplier’s R-Y-G overall status on the master-tracking list.
Supplier Reviews and rolls out GM Shutdown/Startup presentation internally.
Implement Early Product Containment (GM 1927-28) or CS2 as required.
Additional Information:
• Previous Shutdown Audit, if applicable.
• Shutdown plan presentation.
• Shutdown/Startup Audit Form (GM 1927-73)
• Master Dot Action Plan (GM 1927-79)
• Early Product Containment (GM 1927-28)
* SQE denotes GM Supplier Quality Engineer or approved GM SQ Representative

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Task Number: 4
Task Name: Process Control Plan Audit & Part / Process Specific Audits
Task Owner: Supplier Quality Engineer
Task Timing: Throughout the life of the product
Task Description: The purpose of the Process Control Plan Audit is to ensure the supplier is following the
documented Process Flow Diagram and executing the Process Control Plan that was the basis for PPAP. It is also to
ensure the supplier is maintaining and updating said documents, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and
Process Control Plans, while executing continuous improvement.
The purpose of the Part/ Process Specific Audits is to ensure that the supplier has specific controls in the process
that are not covered in the Process Control Plan Audit. The Part / Process Specific Audits are designed to be used in
combination with the Process Control Plan Audit.
Key Deliverables:
• Process Control Plan Audit (GM 1927-16)
• Part Specific or Process Specific Audits (GM 1927-16a-name)
• Supplier Action Plan (GM 1927-79), if required, approved by SQE
Customer for Deliverables: SQE, SQ Manager, Supplier

• PRR Detail Report SCMS
• Supplier’s Internal Data Analysis Supplier
• Process Flow Diagram Supplier
• PFMEA Supplier
• Process Control Plan Supplier
Resources: Supplier Representative, SQE

Task Name: Process Control Plan Audit & Part / Process Specific Audits
SQE Decides or is assigned to visit a supplier to:
Review a specific issue/concern
Review an overall performance concern
Gain a better understanding of the supplier’s processes, etc.
SQE Reviews appropriate external performance data. Data should include 6 Panel Charts, PRRs, or a
specific part/process concern.
SQE Contacts supplier’s Quality Manager to explain the nature of the visit and identify specific
expectations relative to documents (such as part print, FMEA’s, Process Control Plan, etc.) that
need to be ready for review.
SQE Identifies which product or process requires an audit.
Chooses appropriate audit or audits to conduct.
SQE Ensures that appropriate supplier representatives participate in the audit.
Ensures the Supplier understands documented concerns/non-conformances.
Implements appropriate action, if necessary, to ensure conformance to requirements and reduce risk
of major non-conformances; such as containment, CS1 or CS2.
Summarizes expectations relative to:
Immediate corrective actions
Action plans, format and due dates
Follow-up time frame
Additional requirements and expectations
Supplier Supplier implements any additional internal process controls required to reduce the risk of major
non-conformance immediately, to insulate the GM Manufacturing facility or the Containment Gate.
Task Number: 4 Task Name: Process Control Plan Audit & Part / Process
Specific Audits (Continued)
Supplier Provides requested documents and participates in Audit.
Understands concerns/non-conformances identified by the SQE.
Implements any immediate containment/addition process controls as directed.
Develops, documents, and provides action plan with appropriate detail, timing, ownership, etc.
Implements action plan on a timely basis.
• Supplier Action Plan (GM 1927-79)
• BIQS (GM 1927-30)

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Task Number: 5
Task Name: SQE Creativity Team Support
Task Owner: GPSC – Supplier Quality
Task Timing: On-going process specific to Creativity Team
Task Description: SQE Creativity Team (CT) support is a process to drive quality in the Creativity Teams
by providing the voice of Supplier Quality into the GPSC sourcing process. Through the creation of CT quality
action plans, SQE’s engage the CT in strategic and up-front activities to grow, fix, or exit suppliers on the
Sourceability Report. Additionally, CT quality action plans may be utilized to direct SQ resources and/or
complement the Top Focus process. The SQE assigned to the Creativity Team provides the voice of the customer
through feedback from Supplier Quality into the Creativity Team.
Key Deliverables:
• CT Quality Action Plans (GM 1927-62)
• Updated Sourceability Report
• Grow-Fix-Exit Strategy (GFE)
• CT Metrics Tool
• Step-down Charts (GM 1927-78) Optional
Customer for Deliverables: Supplier, Supplier Quality, Creativity Team.

• CT Performance Report (6 Panel) Supply Power
• Sourceability Report SCMS
• CT Metrics Tool (Monthly) Supply Power
• CT Roll out schedule CT
• CT SQ Roles and Responsibilities Supply Power
• BIQS (Built in Quality Supply Based– GM1927-30) Supply Power
• Quad Report (GM1927-71) Supply Power
• PCPA (Process Control Plan Audit - GM1927-16) Supply Power
• PSA (Potential Supplier Assessment) Supply Power
Resources:
• Supplier Quality Engineer
• Global Champion & Regional Assigned CT Support
• Global / Regional Buyers, CT members
• Global / Regional Commodity Manager
• Global / Regional Commodity Director
• Supplier

SQE SQ CT Global Champion reviews CT necessary inputs.
SQE SQ CT Global Champion involvement within the CT to determine the Grow-Fix-Exit Strategy and the
commodity key drivers.
SQE SQ CT Global Champion participates in the CT meetings, understands the CT business plan, presents
specific CT supplier quality and status of quality red supplier reductions including reporting of supplier
reported major disruptions.
SQE
SQE SQ CT Global Champion coordinates required new supplier audits with their SQ counter-parts in the
other regions and own – supports the GPSC sourcing process (RFQ-Target Setting-Final
Recommendations)
SQE SQ CT Global Champion maintains the necessary sourcing quality documents as specific to the CT that
is assigned (PSA, PCPA and Quad Report – Quality Business Case)
SQE SQ CT Global Champion creates and maintains the Quality CT Action Plans which includes Grow / Fix
Red suppliers to the specific CT – provide awareness to the CT and Purchasing Leadership.
SQE SQ CT Global Champion reviews sourcing packages within the CT (RFQ-Target Setting-Final
Recommendations).
SQE SQ CT Global Champion uses the CT Meetings for poor performance supplier review presentations by
the supplier that are Grow / Fix suppliers.
SQE SQ CT Global Champion uses any or all tools to improve the supplier quality performance which can
include – adding to the Top Focus process, Supplier specific Master Dot Action Plans, 6Panels, and
Supplier Step-down charts.
Commodity
Manager
Commodity Coordinates the sourcing package review before the GPSC ISC Sourcing meeting within the CT
Manager members (RFQ-Target Setting-Final Recommendations) which supports the G/F/E Strategy. Provides
SQ agenda time to present CT quality data and supplier reviews.
SQE SQ CT Global Champion attains required sourcing approvals or reason for rejecting a sourcing decision
(SQ in the supplier region) provides the SQ approval on the GPS Recommendation sheet.
SQE SQ CT Global Champion ensures non-green quality suppliers who will NOT be green by the time of the
sourcing recommendation is NOT included in the Pre-RFQ. Communications the regional SQ assigned
required – refer to the CT Quality Action plan tracking which also includes new suppliers to GM –
utilizing the Greenfield/Brownfield Assessment GM 1927-31.
SQE SQ CT Global Champion must communicate and coordinate the proper documentation (regional SQ
support) for Red Quality Sourcing Decision’s – Quad Report (Quality Business Case) must be approved
by the Executive SQ Director located in the supplier region before the GPSC ISC Sourcing meeting.
Supplier Poor performance Grow / Fix suppliers with the agreement of the CT will present at the CT Meetings
their specific corrective actions to return to quality “Green” status on the Sourceability Report. Supplier
leadership provides documents and drives the improvement process.
SQE SQ CT Global Champion / regional SQ support reviews weekly supplier quality status Sourceability
Report – new Red Suppliers and changes to TS 16949.
SQE SQ CT Global Champion / regional SQ support reviews the CT Metrics Tool updated once monthly
after the PPM data is released (9th of month)
SQE SQ CT Global Champion / regional SQ support provides the Purchasing leadership when requested the
required supplier quality data as needed for supplier executive reviews (as needed – 6panel charts, PRR
history, IPB detail, other).
SQE SQ CT Global Champion / regional SQ support follows the GM1927 – APQP Task 3 – Sourcing
Eligibility.

• Quad Report (GM 1927-71)
• Supplier Quality Step down Chart (GM 1927-78)
• CT Quality Action Plan (GM 1927-62)
• Sourceability Report SQMS
• SMT / Global CT Contacts List - GMSP
• 6 Panel charts GMSP
• GM1927 – APQP Task 3 – Sourcing Eligibility, GMSP
• BIQS (Built in Quality Supply Based) – GM1927-30) GMSP
• PCPA (Process Control Plan Audit - GM1927-16) GMSP
• PSA (Potential Supplier Assessment) GMSP
• Greenfield/Brownfield Assessment GM 1927-31
* SQE herein refers to GM Supplier Quality Engineer or approved GM SQ Representative

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Task Number: 6
Task Name: Global Emerging Issue/Alert Process
Task Owner: SQ Representatives
Task Description: The purpose of the Global Emerging Issue/Alert Process is to implement standardized
work for GPSC Supplier Quality, GM Quality Organization and the GM supply base, specifically focused around
communication and initial activities for emerging quality issues that may impact Manufacturing or Assembly
Centers, or any other receiving locations in the same or other regions. The intent is to minimize potential impact of
emerging quality issues through effective communication, containment activities, and established break points with
certified product.

• Part Quality Concerns that potentially impact the following areas:
o Quality Gates.
o Global Customer Audit (GCA)
o Direct Run Rate, Direct Run Loss, FTQ
o C.A.R.E
o Vehicle repair float
o Excessive repair time
o Main assembly line downtime
o Vehicle Shipping yard on ‘HOLD’ status
• 24hr CDP (Concern Detection Process)
Key Deliverables:
• Global Emerging Issue Alert (GM 1927-65)
• Conference call Schedule
• Certified Material/Break Points
• Controlled Shipping (if required)
• Email Issue Communication Template (GM1927-65a)
Customer for Deliverables: GM Manufacturing, Assembly centers/SPO/other receiving locations, Supplier

Quality.

• Problem description Assembly Center/SQ /QE
• Global Customer Audit (GCA) Assembly Center
• Direct Run Rate, Direct Run Loss, verification stations Assembly Center
• C.A.R.E. Assembly Center
• Shipping Hold Assembly Center
• Vehicle Repair Float Assembly Center
• Main Line Downtime Assembly Center
Resources: Supplier Management, Supplier Quality Engineer/Supervisor, Quality Engineering, 3 rd Party

Provider (if applicable), PC&L/MSO (if applicable),

Task Name: Global Emerging Issue/Alert Process
Assessment Phase
QE/SQ A significant quality concern is identified at a GM manufacturing location which has potential for
meeting the one or more criteria described in the global major disruption definition.
QE/SQ Determine potential severity and identify appropriate stakeholders/resources.
QE/SQ Immediately communicate concern to local leadership and SQ Plant Support Manager
QE/SQ Determine if other GM locations are affected and notify Quality Leadership at each location
QE/SQ Assesses which of the following situations exits:
Situation A: Supplier is located in the same region as all GM receiving locations
Situation B: Supplier is located in the same region as the detecting GM location, but ships to an
additional GM location in another region.
Situation C: Supplier is located in different region from the detecting location
QE/SQ Issue PRR to supplier reference Processess and Measurements Procedure (GM 1927-17)
Implementation Phase
QE/SQ Situation A; Contact the supplier and immediately execute the following:
Complete/distribute the Emerging Issue Report:
Translate issue into print or boundary specifications.
Establish sort criteria.
Understand potential root cause.
Understand scope of problem (when did it potentially start).
Method to certify material.
Establish break point and method to identify certified material.
Contain and certify the pipeline.
Notify receiving locations of certification ID and estimated time of arrival of certified material.
QE/SQ Situation B, Follow activities for Situation A and also send the Emerging Issue Report to the single point
contact in the affected region (reference Cross Regional Support Matrix).
QE/SQ Situation C, Follow activities for Situation A and also do the following:
Send the Emerging Issue Report to the single point contact in the region responsible for that supplier
(reference Cross Regional Support Matrix.)
Set up a conference call with the supplier and the responsible SQE representative to execute the steps
referenced in Situation A.
QE/SQ Set up subsequent conference calls to complete activities.
Monitor and Check Phase
QE/SQ Clearly understand the roles and responsibilities for subsequent tasks.
QE/SQ Subsequent activities outside the scope of this task include:
-Verify the break point is still intact
- Drill Deep Wide Worksheet analysis (GM1927-84)
-Verification of root cause
-Corrective Action
Additional process controls (error proofing, layered auditing, etc.)
Regional SQ Travel to Supplier’s Location to confirm containment and corrective actions
Supplier Communicate the Emerging issue to all affected Customer Locations.
Execute activities specified in “Situation A”.
Drill Deep Wide Worksheet analysis (GM1927-84)
Timely containment and response to PRR per GM 1927-17 Processess and Measurements Procedure
Attend all Conference calls as required.
Participate in any/all follow up reviews/audits at the Supplying location.
• Global Emerging Issue Alert (GM 1927-65)
• Email Issue Communication Template (GM1927-65a)
• Drill Deep Wide Worksheet analysis (GM1927-84)
Global Emerging Issue Definition
* SQE denotes GM Supplier Quality Engineer, SQA, or approved GM SQ Representative.

**Completion of the various activities in this task may require the collaboration of a number of QE’s /SQEs.
It is critical that these QE’s/ SQE’s understand their roles and deliverables.

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Task Number: 7
Task Name: Major Disruption Prevention – (as per GM 1927-17 Processess and Measurements
Procedure)
Task Description: The intent of this task is to drive proactive activity into selected suppliers to identify and
minimize risk of emerging issues and (Major Disruptions) through data analysis, process reviews, and leadership
engagement.
Additional Description:
The Major Disruption Prevention Plan consists of the following elements:
• Conference for selected suppliers
• On-site visit at selected suppliers
Key Deliverables:
• Process Control Plan Audit (GM 1927-16) on highest risk process or product value stream.
• Dock Audit
• Problem Solving Process for Technical Root Cause
• Effective Systemic Root Cause Analysis (3X5 Whys Drill Deep GM 1927-84) (Read Across Drill Wide
GM1927-69)
• Verification of Corrective Action Implementation
• Verification of Lessons learned (PRR Read Across)
• Utilization of Tools as Appropriate
o PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis Process
o Early Production Containment GM1927-28
o CS1 and CS2
o BIQS (GM 1927-30) (BIQS Level III)
o Process Specific Audits
o Special Process Audits

• History of PRR,s
• 6 Panel Data trending beyond acceptable targets for commodity
• Suppliers who have had quality Major Disruptions and/or emerging issues
• Unsatisfactory score for PCPA or BIQS resulting in “Red Status”
• CT Metrics Tool Performance
• Launch issues

• Creativity team
• GM Assembly/Manufacturing Plants
• Supplier
• Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Performance Data (6 Panel Charts, etc.) Supply Power
PRR Detail Report SCMS
GM Assembly/Manufacturing Plant metrics SQE
Internal/External Data Analysis Supplier/SQE

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Task Name: Major Disruption Prevention
Resources: Supplier, Quality Engineer, GM Assembly Plant Personnel, and Supplier
Responsibl Methodology:
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SQ Select Suppliers for targeted Major Disruption prevention activity
Leadership Train SQE’s relative to expectations and required audits
Assign SQE’s to selected suppliers
SQE Review performance of assigned selected suppliers and identify parts/processes of high risk.
Make arrangements to have supplier prepare Drill Deep (3X5 Whys) and PRR Read Across, for identified issues
prior to SQE’s visit.
Make arrangements to have supplier review their Major Disruption Prevention Plan during SQE’s visit.
Supplier Document the Systemic root cause of the identified issue on the (3X5 Whys Drill Deep) document consists of the
following:
• Manufacturing – Why did the manufacturing process not prevent the defect from being produced?
• Quality – Why did the quality process not detect the defect and prevent it from escaping the process?
• Planning – Why did the planning process not predict and prevent the defect?
• Documents implementation of lessons learned by completing the PRR Read Across matrix.
• Updates their Major Disruption Prevention Plan to:
• Predict potential areas of risk by reviewing internal/external data.
• Prevent the nonconformance through manufacturing controls.
• Protect/detect the nonconformance by enhancing the quality system.
• Develops and reviews action plan with SQE(GM1927-79)
SQ • Conduct Supplier conference with Executive leadership of Supplier

Leadership/ • Review Major Disruption Prevention Plan
SQE • Clearly present expectations, deliverables, and consequences.
SQE • Conducts on-site visit of assigned suppliers.
• Ensure supplier uses a disciplined approach in determining Technical Root Cause Analysis and
corrective action verification (Compliant with GM 1927-17 Processess and Measurements Procedure).
Conduct Drill Deep (3X5 whys) on selected issues/PRR’s to ensure a thorough understanding of
systemic root causes. Use the Drill Deep Root Cause Pareto analysis tool to reveal Systemic issues and
complete an action plan to address.
• Conducts a Process Control Plan Audit on highest risk process or product value stream to verify the
following:
• Operator Instructions /standard work being followed.
• Control Plan Execution.
• Error Proofing effectiveness and verification.
• Corrective action implementation and effectiveness.
• FMEA’s control plans, and operator instructions have been updated.
• Early Production Containment (GM1927-28) or controlled shipping containment areas.
• Conducts a Dock Audit
• For selected high-risk parts, review material that has been labeled and is ready to ship for possible
defects. Referencing previous problems noted in PRR’s is advisable.
• Ensure that supplier has a routine process for doing dock audits.
• If concerns are identified, ensure appropriate actions are taken for the specific issues. This may include
Supplier Action Plan, Early Production Containment (GM1927-28), or execution of controlled shipping
Level 1 or level 2.
• Completes a PCPA or BIQS Action Plan and provides to the SQ Leadership.
• Attends a BIQS Assessment to verify the suppliers quality system supports the prevention of major
disruptions.


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Task Name: Major Disruption Prevention
• Early Production Containment GM1927-28
• Supplier Quality SOR GM1927-3, Part Specific Quality SOR (GM1927-03a-name)
• Drill Wide Matrix (GM 1927-69)
• PCPA Audit (GM1927-16)
• BIQS Assessment (GM1927-30), BIQS Training (GM1927-36)
• PCPA (GM1927-16a-name) Specific Process Audits
• CT Metrics Tool (For GM Internal Use Only)
* SQE herein refers to GM Supplier Quality Engineer or approved GM SQ Representative

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Task Number: 8
Task Name: Controlled Shipping Level 1 (CS1)
Task Owner: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Task Timing: Current Production, response to Supplier quality concerns
Task Description: Controlled Shipping Level 1 is a demand by Customer that a supplier put in place a redundant
inspection process at the supplying location to sort for a specific and specified nonconformance, implement a root-
cause and problem solving process, and isolate Customer from the receipt of nonconforming parts/material. The
redundant inspection is in addition to normal controls, is enacted by the supplier and must be in addition to the
normal production process controls. Suppliers that provide products to multi-regions will require that the GM SQ in
the supplier region provide global lead during their regional supplier’s CS1 process.
Additional Description: The data obtained from the redundant inspection process is critical as both a measure of
the effectiveness of the secondary inspection process and the corrective actions taken to eliminate the initial
nonconformance. Recurrence for the same failure mode at the Customer Manufacturing Centers during the CS 1
process is another measure of the effectiveness of the corrective actions and containment process.
Criteria for Application (any of the items below may be considered):

Repeat PRR’s
Supplier’s current controls are not sufficient to ensure conformance to requirements
Duration, quantity, and/or severity of the problem
Internal/External Supplier data
Quality Problem in the field (i.e. PRTS, Warranty, JD Power)
Major Disruptions
Key Deliverables:
Certified Material to the Customer facility
Problem solving capability to establish root cause
I-Chart (GM 1927-66) to demonstrate product quality conformance (nonconforming vs. quantity checked)
Documented and verified Corrective Action
Additional process controls to prevent future occurrences
Revised PCPs, PFMEA, Standardized work instructions as required
CS1_CS2_Exit_Checksheet (GM 1927-54)
Controlled Shipping Level 1 Entry letter (GM 1927-55)
Controlled Shipping Confirmation Reply Form (GM 1927-53)
Corrective Action Report from supplier
Controlled Shipping Level 1 Exit Letter (GM 1927-56)
Approved DDW and DDW Read Across (GM 1927-84 and GM 1927-69)
Customer for Deliverables: Customer Assembly/Manufacturing Centers, SQE

Problem Reporting and Resolution (PRR) Mfg/Assembly Centers/SQE / GQTS
Request for Entry into CS1 Mfg/Assembly Centers/SQE / GQTS
Resources: Customer Plant Quality/Reliability Department, Customer Supplier Quality Engineer, Buyer, and
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Assessment Phase
• Manufacturing Center/SQE make a request for CS1, referencing the non-conformances
identified either at the Customer Plant or at the supplier facilities.
SQE • SQE reviews the request to ensure it complies with the criteria for application, and if
applicable, makes the decision to place the supplier in CS1. This decision may also
involve a SQ Manager.
Entry/ Implementation Phase
• SQE verbally notifies the supplier they are being placed in CS1 and that a confirmation
letter will follow.
• SQE enters the CS1 record into GQTS to allow the system to deliver the entry letter to
the supplier automatically. (For export compliance suppliers a written entry letter must
be issued by the SQE – template in GMSP – Quality GM1927- 55)
• SQE conduct the CS 1 kick off meeting (via conference call or on site meeting) to:
• Review the non-conformance that resulted in the CS1 entry.
• Review and approve the supplier’s containment process which includes:
• Data collection utilizing an I-chart (GM1927-66).
• Communication back to Customer (including frequency).
• Control of non-conforming product.
• Lay out and inspection equipment
• Review and approve the supplier’s escalation/reaction plan for the containment activity.
• Establish boundary samples (if applicable) and/or specifications for acceptance/rejection
of the parts.
SQE
• Establish exit criteria for the CS1. Default criteria as follows:
• 20 consecutive working days of data (from the date of implementation of permanent
corrective action) which verifies that the normal production controls are effective for
controlling the discrepancies identified in the Controlled Shipping activity.
• Documentation showing the root cause was identified and verified.
• Documentation indicating that corrective action was implemented and validated.
• Copies of all documentation revised as required (Control plan, FMEA’s, Process Flow,
operator instructions, etc.)
• Documentation indicating that every effort was taken to implement error proofing.
• Documented evidence DDW/Read across completed to close PRR
• SQE requests the support of the Customer buyer if the supplier is uncooperative in
implementing CS1 to Customer’s requirements.
• Implement CS 1 based on the requirements defined on the entry letter and confirmed by
the SQE during the kick off meeting.
• Notify additional GM facilities that use the same part, inform them of the
nonconformance, and provide containment activities as necessary.
• Track breakpoints of nonconforming material. (Purge pipeline of suspect material, i.e. at
Supplier Customer’s facility, in transit and at all storage locations.)
• Commence the sort activities and display the results in a public and visible location.

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• Perform a redundant inspection of all suspect non-conforming products per the agreed
upon process and ensure defect free parts/material are delivered to Customer ad
document inspection results on the I charts
• Determine and demonstrate the root cause to the Customer SQE.
Supplier • Develop, implement and validate the permanent corrective actions, along with improved
process controls (i.e., error proofing, layered audits, setup checklists, standardized work,
operator training and certification program, etc.) and update all the applicable documents
like PFMEA, PFD, etc.
• Conduct a daily management meeting at the sort location to review the results, ensure the
corrective actions taken are effective, and plan required changes.
• Monitor supplier’s containment data (I-chart.)
SQE • Verify the supplier has a documented process control validation program in place (such
as job setups, setup error proofing, process error proofing, layered auditing, operator
training & certification etc.)
• Meet the defined exit criteria.
Supplier • Request exit from Controlled Shipping - Level 1 and provide supporting documentation
and assessments on performance and corrective actions to the appropriate Customer
representative (Customer plant representative will be notified if required).
• Verify that the supplier has met all exit criteria. The Supplier is removed from CS1 after
all exit criteria are met and the established time has expired without further non-
conformances at the Customer Assembly /Manufacturing Center, or coming out of the
Supplier’s process.
SQE • Notify the supplier verbally that they have met the criteria and that they will be removed
from CS1 upon receipt of the CS1 exit letter.
• Issue a Controlled Shipping Exit letter to the supplier into GQTS. (For export
compliance suppliers a written exit letter must be issued by the SQE – template in GMSP
– Quality GM1927-56)
• I-Chart (GM 1927-66)
• CS1_CS2_Exit_Checksheet (GM 1927-54)
• Controlled Shipping Level 1 Entry letter (GM1927-55)
• Controlled Shipping Confirmation Reply Form (GM1927-53)
• Controlled Shipping Level 1 Exit Letter (GM1927-56)
• Drill Deep & Wide (GM 1927 – 84)
• Drill Wide Matrix (GM 1927 – 69)
• Drill Deep & Wide Audit (GM 1927 – 85)
*SQE in this document refers to the SQE, QSE, or other approved Customer Representative*
*SQ Manager in this document refers to a SQ Manager or other Customer Manager*

Task Number: 9
Task Name: Controlled Shipping Level 2
Task Owner: Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
Task Timing: Current Production, response to Supplier Quality concerns
Task Description: Controlled Shipping Level 2 is a Customer requirement to a supplier to put in place a 3 rd
party redundant inspection process to sort for a specific nonconformance, while maintaining Controlled Shipping
Level 1, and implementing a root-cause problem solving process. The redundant inspection is in addition to normal
controls and Controlled Shipping Level 1. Suppliers that provide products to multi-regions will require that the GM
SQ in the supplier region provide global lead during their regional supplier’s CS2 process.
Additional Description: The 3rd party or a Customer representative will perform assessment audits. The data
obtained from the 3rd party redundant inspection process as well as the audits are critical as both a measure of the
effectiveness of the secondary inspection process and the corrective actions taken to eliminate the initial
nonconformance.
Criteria for Application (any of the items below may be considered):

• Repeat PRRs
• Supplier’s current controls are not sufficient to ensure conformance to requirements
• Duration, quantity, and/or severity of the problem
• Internal/External Supplier data
• Controlled Shipping Level 1 failures
• Major Disruptions
• Quality Problem in the field (i.e. PRTS, Warranty, JD Power)
Key Deliverables:
• Certified Material to Assembly Plant
• Problem solving capability to establish root cause
• I-Chart (GM 1927-66) to demonstrate product quality conformance (nonconforming vs. quantity checked by
a 3rd party)
• Documented and verified irreversible corrective actions and additional controls to prevent future recurrences
• Revised PCP’s, PMEA, Operator Instructions as required
• Approved DDW and Read Across (GM 1927-84 and GM 1927-69)
•
Customer for Deliverables: Customer Assembly/Manufacturing Centers, SQE
Necessary Inputs Source of Input:

• Problem Reporting and Resolution (PRR) Mfg/Assembly Centers/SQE / GQTS
• Request for entry into CS2 Mfg/Assembly Centers/SQE / GQTS
Resources: Customer Plant Quality/Reliability Department, Customer Plant Supplier Quality Engineer, Buyer,
Tier1 supplier, and 3rd Party Provider

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Assessment Phase
• Manufacturing Center/SQE make a request for CS2, referencing the non-conformances
identified either at the Customer Plant or at the supplier facilities.
SQE • SQE reviews the request to ensure it complies with the criteria for application, and if
applicable, makes the decision to place the supplier in CS1. This decision may also involve a
SQ Manager.
• SQE verbally notifies the supplier they are being placed in CS2, that a confirmation letter
(GM1927-53) will follow and that they must contract a GM approved 3rd party CS Provider
(Posted in GM SupplyPower – Quality Library – 3rd Party Provider Management)
• SQE Mgr enters the CS2 record into GQTS to allow the system to deliver the entry letter to the
supplier automatically. (For export compliance suppliers a written entry letter must be issued by
the SQE – template in GMSP – Quality GM1927- 57)
Supplier selects and contacts a Controlled Shipping 3rd party (provider) and issues
a purchase order for Controlled Shipping Level 2 activities within 24 hours of
receiving the CS2 letter.
Supplier returns confirmation letter to the SQE
• SQE conduct the CS 2 kick off meeting (via conference call or on site meeting) with the
Supplier’s Quality Manager and Plant Manager to: Review the non-conformance that resulted
SQE in the CS2 entry.
- Review and approve the supplier’s containment process which includes:
▪ Control of non-conforming product.
▪ Lay out and inspection equipment
- Review and approve the CS 2 Third Party’s containment process which includes:
▪ Data collection utilizing an I-chart.
▪ Communication back to Customer (including frequency).
▪ Inspection instructions
▪ Material identification after inspection
- Review and approve the supplier’s escalation/reaction plan for the containment
activity.
- Establish boundary samples (if applicable) and/or specifications for
acceptance/rejection of the parts.
- Establish exit criteria for the CS2. Default criteria as follows:
▪ 20 consecutive working days of data (from the date of
implementation of permanent corrective action) which verifies that
the normal production controls are effective for controlling the
discrepancies identified in the Controlled Shipping activity.
▪ Documentation showing the root cause was identified and verified.
▪ Documentation indicating that corrective action was implemented and
validated.
▪ Copies of all documentation revised as required (Control plan,
FMEA’s, Process Flow, operator instructions, etc.)
▪ Documentation indicating that every effort was taken to implement
error proofing.
▪ Documented evidence DDW/Read across completed to close PRR
• SQE requests the support of the Customer buyer if the supplier is uncooperative in
implementing CS2 to Customer’s requirements.

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• Supplier select and contacts a Controlled Shipping 3rd party (provider) and issues a purchase
order for Controlled Shipping Level 2 activities within 24 hours of receiving the CS2 letter.
• Supplier returns confirmation letter to the SQE
Supplier & • Implement CS 2 based on the requirements defined on the entry letter and confirmed by the SQE
CS 3rd Party during the kick off meeting.
Provider • Notify additional GM facilities that use the same part, inform them of the nonconformance, and
provide containment activities as necessary.
• Track breakpoints of nonconforming material. (Purge pipeline of suspect material, i.e. at
Customer’s facility, in transit and at all storage locations.)
• Commence the sort activities and display the results in a public and visible location.
• The 3rd Party Provider performs an additional redundant inspection of all suspect non-
Supplier & conforming products per the agreed upon process to ensure defect free parts are delivered to
CS 3rd Party Customer.
Provider • If applicable, 3rd party Provider Quality Engineer or Customer SQE to reviews the Supplier’s
process and quality history, and completes the Assessment.
• Supplier submits irreversible corrective action plans to the TS 16949 registrar for review and/or
assessment and authorizes TS 16949 registrar to submit the review and/or assessment findings
to the Customer.
• Perform a redundant inspection of all suspect non-conforming products per the agreed upon
process and ensure defect free parts/material are delivered to Customer ad document inspection
results on the I charts
• Determine and demonstrate the root cause to the Customer SQE.
• Develop, implement and validate the permanent corrective actions, along with improved process
Supplier controls (i.e., error proofing, layered audits, setup checklists, standardized work, operator
training and certification program, etc.) and update all the applicable documents like PFMEA,
PFD, etc.
• Conduct a daily management meeting at the sort location to review the results, ensure the
corrective actions taken are effective, and plan required changes.
• Provide the 3rd Party provider the elements required to perform the CS 2 inspection according
to the requirements established by the SQE (inspection area, lighting, inspection tables, etc.)
• Monitor supplier’s containment data (I-chart.)
• Verify the supplier has a documented process control to ensure the problem (failure mode)
reported by the Customer will never happen again
SQE • Verify supplier’s root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Resolve any discrepancy in the interpretation of the inspection criteria between the supplier and
the 3rd Party Provider
• Interface between the supplier and the CS 2 Third Party provider to ensure the CS 2 process is
conducted without interruptions.

Task Number:
Task Name:
9 (Continued)
Controlled Shipping Level 2

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• Meet the defined exit criteria.
• Request exit from Controlled Shipping - Level 2 and provide supporting documentation and
Supplier assessments on performance and corrective actions to the appropriate Customer representative
(Customer plant representative will be notified if required). Upon exit of CS2 the supplier should
complete the CS2 Exit Survey 3rd Party Provider Services GM1927-58a and send to the GM
Regional 3rd Party Provider representative.
• Conduct PCPA Audit, if applicable.
• Verify that the supplier has met all exit criteria. (Assessment may be performed by the 3rd party.)
The Supplier is removed from CS2 after all exit criteria are met and the established time has been
completed without further non-conformances at the Customer Assembly /Manufacturing Center
SQE or coming out of the Supplier’s process.
• Notify the supplier verbally that they have met the criteria and that they will be removed from
CS2 upon receipt of the CS2 exit letter.
• Complete a CS2 exit checklist (as required) (Distribute exit check sheet to any additional
Customer resources who have responsibility for letter creation and distribution, if applicable.)
• Issue a Controlled Shipping Exit letter to the supplier into GQTS the system will deliver the exit
letter to the supplier automatically. (For export compliance suppliers a written exit letter must be
issued by the SQE – template in GMSP – Quality GM1927- 58)
• Kick-off Meeting Worksheet (GM 1927-59)
• Controlled Shipping Level 2 Entry Letter (GM 1927-57)
• Controlled Shipping Confirmation Reply Form (GM 1927-53)
Task Number: 9
Task Name: Controlled Shipping Level 2 (Continued)
Reference Documents: (Continued)

• I-Chart (GM 1927-66)
• Controlled Shipping Assessment (GM 1927-52)
• Assessment Matrix (GM 1927-51)
• Supplier Action Report (GM 1927-79)
• Controlled Shipping Verification/Release/Exit worksheet GM 1927-54 (optional)
• Controlled Shipping Level 2 Exit Letter (GM 1927-58)
• Controlled Shipping Level 2 Exit Supplier Survey 3 rd Party Provider (GM1927-58a)
• Drill Deep & Wide (GM 1927 – 84)
• Drill Wide Matrix (GM 1927 – 69)
• Drill Deep & Wide Audit (GM 1927 – 85)
*SQE in this document refers to the SQE, QSE, 3 rd Party PQE, or other approved Customer Representative*

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Task Number: 10
Task Name: Supplier Performance Review Meetings
Task Description:
Formal meetings between the leadership of the Supplier and the leadership of GM to review the
Supplier’s quality performance and actions for driving improvement. This task describes 3 types of
meetings, each with specific drivers, which engages leadership involvement to improve supplier
performance.

• Supplier Performance Review – focus is generally a supplier manufacturing Duns performance to a
specific GM Assembly/Manufacturing plant. Attendance includes the GM Plant QE and or QE lead,
QE and or SQ Manager, the GM Plant Manager and/or Quality Manager, and the Supplier’s
General/Plant Manager and Quality Manager.
• Supplier Quality Improvement Meeting – focus is typically a supplier’s ultimate duns
performance to GM. Attendance includes the GM Supplier Quality
Director(s)/Group Director, GM Supplier Quality Manager(s), the Supplier’s CEO/President,
Corporate Quality Director, VP Manufacturing.
• Plant Disruption Review Meetings – focus is on the assembly plant disruption caused by a supplier
manufacturing Duns location. Attendance should include the GM Supplier Quality Director(s), GM
Purchasing/Commodity Director and/or Manager, GM buyer, GM Supplier - Quality Manager(s), the
Supplier’s CEO/President, Corporate Quality Director, VP Manufacturing. Assembly Plant Quality i.e
QE, QE Manager, Quality Manager
Key Deliverables:
• Supplier presentation of problem definition, root cause and corrective action taken to protect GM and
its customers from failure modes and or quality defects as described in the SPR notification
supplied by GM.
• Supplier action plan.
• 5 Why and read across summary.

GM Assembly/Manufacturing Plant Quality, GM Supplier Quality Engineer/Manager/Director/GM
Purchasing Commodity Manager/Director

• Supplier Performance Report (6 panel) Supply Power
• PRR Analysis Summary Supply Power / GQTS
• GM Assembly Plant/3rd Party quality data Plant QE/3rd Party
• APQP SQE
• Launch SQE
• Supplier’s Internal / External Data Analysis Supplier / SQE/QE
• Drill Deep/Read Across Supply Power / Supplier
Resources: Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Supplier, GM Assembly Plant Personnel

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Task Name: Supplier Performance Review Meetings
Pre-Meeting preparation.
• Reviews 6-month PRR history, 6-panel charts, and other reports for targeted supplier to identify
trends.
• Creates a Pareto for quality non-conformances to identify repeat issues and/or major causes of
customer dissatisfaction.
SQE/QE • Issue notification letter inviting the supplier to the meeting. (Suggested format)
• Prepare a presentation package for review at the meeting with:
- Meeting agenda (suggested format)
- Supplier Performance Report (6-panel)
- Supplier’s performance metrics to the GM Assembly/Manufacturing Plant(s).
- Sourceability Report (optional)
Conduct Meeting
• SQE/QE kicks off the meeting by presenting the agenda. The agenda should include:
- Safety evacuation procedure
SQE/QE
- Participant introductions (an attendance list to be completed by all participants)
- Intent and expectations
• SQE/QE reviews the Supplier’s performance and specific issues as appropriate (6 panel data,
SQE/QE
GM Plant impact, warranty /field performance)
• Supplier presents their information, which should detail:
- Pareto analysis of their failures – locations, products, modes
- Root cause analysis of failures, if applicable
Supplier
- Specific corrective actions to address the failures
- Systemic changes to address poor performance
- Propose a quality improvement glide-path with sufficiency plans
• For a plant disruption meeting, review the details of the disruption and the impact on the GM
SQE/QE
plant.
• For a disruption meeting, review the root cause, the failures in their process, 5 why /read across
Supplier
and their corrective actions.
• Reviews any open cost recoveries, review open items, assignments, owners and follow-up
SQE/QE
dates, establish date for follow-up meeting, if necessary.
• Monitor and check. Drive and documents systemic improvements in the organization. Develops
Supplier
implements and tracks an action plan to resolve open issues.
• Tracks progress, reviews improvements, and verifies implementation. Conducts follow-up as
SQE/QE
required.
• SPR Agenda (GM 1927-76)
• SPR Invite letter template (GM 1927-76a)
• Disruption Agenda (GM 1927-75)
• Supplier Presentation Template
• Drill Deep/Read Across (1927-69, 1927-84, 1927-85, 1927-86)
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Task Number: 11
Task Name: 3rd Party Provider Process
Task Timing: On-going / Support GM Assembly Centers
Task Description: The 3rd Party Provider Approval Process is used to maintain qualified and approved 3rd party
providers to support and protect the GM Assembly Centers, GM Powertrain and GM Metal Centers sites from
receiving products that have been identified as not acceptable and require special inspection, and handling.
Reference ESEP (Enhanced Supplier Engagement Process) in North America, QCC (Quality Confirmation Center)
in GME while other regions may have the same or slightly different 3rd Party Containment also SQ Quality Manual
1927 – Task 12 Section Launch. The 3rd Party Providers are also used to improve supplier quality performance by
offering the GM approved supplier specific workshops (LEP-Label Error Proofing, QSB-Quality System Basics,
DDW-Drill Deep & Wide). GM shall conduct purchasing quotes for the services offered by suppliers as the market
or need exist. GM will establish a maximum rate for specified services based on the purchasing quotes for ESEP /
QCC services, Controlled Shipping Level II, various Workshops and audits. The 3 rd Party is hired by the supplier
and located at the supplier manufacturing site, another supplier location or ESEP / QCC provider site as agreed upon
by the 3rd party provider and or the GM assembly customer. The contract for services is between the supplier and the
3rd party and is not GM, therefore GM will not be liable for any cost, damages or delays in the normal flow of
production shipments. GM Approved 3rd Party Providers must not exceed the agreed upon capped service rates for
the services they will provide the GM assembly center and GM suppliers – violation of exceeding quoted rates will
result in removal from the GM Approved Third Party Provider listing. Regional SQ and the GM Assembly Centers
(includes Powertrain, and Metal) will and can evaluate their regional 3 rd Party Providers and remove providers from
their approved list based upon their agreed local procedure or their criteria established by their region.
Key Deliverables:
• Immediate supplier response to GM quality concerns using GM Approved 3 rd party providers.
• GM provides listing Approved 3rd Party Providers that supplier can select and enter in contract with.
• Sustained quality containment and quality improvement using GM approved providers to handle ESEP /
QCC services, Controlled Shipping Level II or specific Approved GM Workshop or GM Audits.
• Reduced cost of services based on services quoted and max. capped rates, hourly rates and or piece price
rate charges.
Customer for Deliverables: GM Assembly Center or GM Plant, Supplier Quality,

• Provide list of potential new and current Approved 3rd Party Providers GPSC SQ / Buyer / Other
• Provide SOR of the services needed to GM buyer for RFQ GPSC Buyer / SQ
• Pre-RFQ the potential new and old for each of the services GPSC Buyer / SQ
• Determine approved list based on price / quality / service / experience GPSC Buyer / SQ
• 3rd Party Provider Agreement of services (ESEP / QCC, CSII, Workshops) 3rd Party Providers / GM
Customers / SQ / Buyer
• Supplier placed on ESEP / QCC or Controlled Shipping Level II GM Assembly Center
• Supplier selection of GM Approved 3rd Party Provider CSII Supplier / GMSP Quality
• Supplier selection of 3rd Party Provider Contract Established Supplier
• Supplier Quality Performance needs improvement – workshop SQ / Supplier / GM
Customer
• Supplier selection GM Approved Workshop Provider or Specific Audit Supplier
• Evaluation of new and old GM Approved 3rd Party Providers GPSC Buyer / SQ
• PRR’s Problem Reporting Resolution GQTS
• Controlled Shipping Level 1 and Level 2 GQTS
•
Resources: Supplier Quality, 3rd Party Provider, Supplier, Purchasing, GM Assembly Center / Plant Personnel

3rd Party Provider Methodology: (GM Approved CS2 Providers only)

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Determines how many 3rd party providers need to be on the approved list – regional for such services –
SQ Regional Controlled Shipping Level II See Quality Statement of Requirements (SOR) for 3rd Party Providers for
Controlled Shipping Level 2 & Other Services (Workshops)
SQ / GM Buyer Creates and approves SOR (Statement of Requirements) for the 3 rd Party Provider services that can be
(Regional) sent to potential providers.
Communicate Technical requirements / criteria for provider selection via Tech Review Checklist
• Compliance to the Quality Statement of Requirements (SOR) for 3 rd Party Providers
for Controlled Shipping Level 2
• Understanding of Processess and Measurements Procedure (GM 1927-17)
• Pricing
• ISO 9001 Certification
Global Process SQ
• Geographic Footprint
• Engineering Capabilities
• Training Capabilities
• Containment – CS2, Duration, Escapes, PRR Performance
• Special Services
• Requesting Approval in other countries
Coordinates with the GM buyer to conduct Pre-RFQ, Tech Review and agreement of SOR or scope of
SQ / GM Buyer
service expectations and recommendation for services based quality, service, competitive price,
(Regional)
experience and proper resources as requested by the GM supplier base as needed.
Provide company presentation of the services that they offer, their current customers, shared best
practices, survey results or awards, company global or regional footprint that must have a local office in
Potential 3rd Party
the country providing services, skill set matrix of their employees providing services, identify master
Provider
trainer and lead trainers, certification plan and evidence of demonstrated capability of the services
quoting.
Approved 3rd Party Providers will understand GM 1927-17 Processess and Measurements Procedure,
understanding of Controlled Shipping (CS) Level II process and timeline requirements and the
requirements to provide standardize work in a timely manner. Supplier and 3rd Party Provider will ensure
Potential 3rd Party
effective corrective action for the PRR/failure mode that the CS II was initiated. Ensure that other GM
Provider / Supplier
problem solving or other problem solving / resolution tools are used such as DDW, Read Across, Red X,
and or others. Providers must have a procedure for the certification of Provider Quality Engineers (PQE)
or a PQE Certification process, layered audits shall be conducted by the 3 rd party provider and or GM.
SQ / GM Indirect GM buyer / SQ will agree on services capped rates that the 3 rd Party Providers can charge the supplier for
Buyer (Global / the services that they are contracted to perform. GM will determine either capped rates or the specific
Regional) rates for the different services.
Overall responsible for the Approved 3rd Party Provider process using the voice of the customer feedback
/ supplier history last 12 months, the requirements being met, the evaluation of the services provided to
SQ Group
other OEM’s and or other customers. Customer surveys and letters from other customers regarding the
3rd Party Provider customer satisfaction status.
Maintains the Global GM Approved 3rd Party Providers listing and postings in GM SupplyPower Quality
Global Process SQ Library – 3rd Party Provider Management – Services. Maintains the Approved CS2 Providers in GQTS
(Global Quality Tracking System)
Provide GM SQ and or GM customer the 3rd Party Provider Customer Satisfaction Survey feedback
Supplier
GM1927-58a regarding the services provided by the 3 rd party provider.
Global Process SQ Review current Controlled Shipping services being provided, monitor exit timing and cost on-site review
of the services being performed. Layered audit of the services provided to the supplier.
Newly Approved Provider conducts required number of pilots for the services contracted for and includes layered audits
3rd Party Providers along with customer survey or as determined by the regional SQ group to validate that the required
(Regional) services are being met.

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3rd Party Provider Methodology: (GM Approved CS2 Providers only)

Other requirements include –
-Financial Stability and ability to provide adequate resources,
-Geographic footprint with the ability to implement containment activities in various
geographic footprint / locations, Single-point coordinator that will deploy resources and manage
communication with GM and the supplier,
-Evidence of current ISO9001 certification,
3rd Party -Containment capabilities with performance data regarding performance to GM and other
Provider OEM’s for effective containment, duration of containment and failure to contain.
-Engineering Capabilities that demonstrates quality engineering performance in the major OEM
and tier 1 automotive market, ability to complete analysis and corrective actions for clients and
effectiveness quality engineering work
-Training & Education capabilities shall have employees with the appropriate level of education
& training to perform effective provider containment/sorting services, quality engineering
services, and maintaining quality data, and other required documents.
GM Customer could or shall write Customer Satisfaction PRR’s to the Controlled Shipping II
providers if the non-conforming material inspection has escaped the 3rd Party Provider
containment process. Reference potential steps to exit criteria a GM Approved 3rd Party
Provider can be done by conducting periodical assessment annually or at a frequency that has
been determined by the specific GM region.
The following 3rd Party Provider performance criteria may be used to evaluate the New 3rd
GM Assembly
Party Providers during the first 6 months or as determined by the GM region for CS2, LEP and
Center / SQ /
DDW;
SQ Group
-Issue Customer Satisfaction PRR to 3rd Party Provider of CSII
. PPM Improvement : Deterioration
. Major Disruptions : more than 1
. Repeat CS2 : more than 2 times
. Supplier Feedback Results : Red
. SQ Layered Audit Results : Red
• PROCESSESS AND MEASUREMENTS PROCEDURE (GM 1927-17)
• Quality Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the 3rd Party Providers for Controlled Shipping Level 2 &
Workshops
• GM Approved 3rd Party Providers – CS2 & Workshops (GM SupplyPower – Quality Library)
• 3rd Party Provider Management Reference Manual – Controlled Shipping Level 2
• Workshop Deployment Process – DDW/LEP Flowchart
• DDW – Workshop Materials, GM1927-84, GM1927-85 and GM1927-69
• LEP – Workshop Materials (providers creates – must receive GM approval)
• CS2 Exit Customer Satisfaction Survey 3rd Party Provider GM1927-58a
• GM Approved 3rd Party Providers – ESEP / QCC Providers (GM SupplyPower – Quality Library)
• Quality Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the Enhanced Supplier Engagement Process (ESEP) / QCC
(Quality Confirmation Center – GME) - posted in GMNA Quality website
• ESEP Rasic Process Chart - posted in GMNA Quality website
• ESEP Controlled Shipping Level II Interaction Flow Chart – posted in GMNA Quality website
• ESEP Process For Metal Center Issues – posted in GMNA Quality website
• ESEP Tracking Form & Kickoff Form – posted in GMNA Quality website
• QCC (Quality Confirmation Center – GME) – refer to GME websites
• Reference only –Global SQ Manual GM1927 - Launch Task 12, Third Party Containment (ESEP)
3rd Party Provider Methodology: (GM Approved Workshop Providers Only - QSB, LEP,
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DDW only)
SQ Regional Determines how many 3rd party providers need to be on the approved list – regional for such
services, BIQS (Built in Quality Supply Based) Workshops, Label Error Proofing Workshops,
Drill Deep & Wide Workshops. See Quality Statement of Requirements (SOR) for 3rd Party
Providers for Controlled Shipping Level 2 & Other Services (Workshops)
SQ / GM Buyer Creates and approves SOR (Statement of Requirements) for the 3 rd Party Provider services that
(Regional) can be sent to potential providers.
Global Process Communicate Technical requirements / criteria for provider selection via Tech Review Checklist
SQ • Compliance to Quality Statement of Requirements (SOR) for 3 rd Party
Providers for Controlled Shipping Level 2 & Other Services (Workshops)
• Pricing
• ISO 9001 Certification
• Geographic Footprint
• Engineering Capabilities
SQ / GM Buyer Coordinates with the GM buyer to conduct Pre-RFQ, Tech Review and agreement of SOR or
(Regional) scope of service expectations and recommendation for services based quality, service, competitive
price, experience and proper resources as requested by the GM supplier base as needed.
Potential 3rd Provide company presentation of the services that they offer, their current customers, shared best
Party Provider practices, survey results or awards, company global or regional footprint, skill set matrix of their
Workshops employees providing services, identify master trainer and lead trainers, certification plan and
evidence of demonstrated capability of the services quoting.
Potential 3rd Approved 3rd Party Providers will understand GM 1927-17 Processess and Measurements
Party Provider Procedure, understanding of Controlled Shipping (CS) Level II process. 3 rd Party Provider and or
Workshops GM will provide the workshop materials. The 3 rd Party Provider will provide the sample of the
workshop materials that is being presented if GM has not provided the required workshop
material. 3rd Party Provider must have knowledge of GM problem solving or other problem
solving / resolution tools that are used such as DDW, Read Across, Red X, and or others.
Providers must have a procedure for the certification of Provider Quality Engineers (PQE) or a
Potential 3rd PQE Certification process, layered audits shall be conducted by the 3 rd party provider and or GM.
Party Provider
Workshops
SQ / GM Buyer GM buyer / SQ will agree on services capped rates that the 3 rd Party Workshops Providers can
(Regional) charge the supplier for the services that they are contracted to perform. GM Regional will
determine capped rates or the specific rates for the different services.
SQ Group Overall responsible for the Approved 3rd Party Workshop Provider process
Global Process Maintains the Global GM Approved 3rd Party Workshop Providers listing and postings in GM
SQ SupplyPower Quality Library – 3rd Party Provider Management – Services. Maintains the
Approved CS2 Providers in GQTS (Global Quality Tracking System)
Supplier Provide GM Global Process SQ and the 3rd Party Provider feedback regarding the services that the
3rd party workshop provider was contracted to conduct.
Newly GM Approved 3rd Party Workshop Providers must conduct Layered audit of the services they
Approved 3rd provide the GM supplier.
Party Providers
Workshops
(Regional)

3rd Party Provider Methodology: (GM Approved Workshop Providers Only - QSB, LEP,
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DDW only) (Continued)
Newly Workshop Provider conducts required number of pilots for the services contracted for and
Approved 3rd includes layered audits along with customer survey or as determined by the regional SQ group to
Party Providers validate that the required services are being met.
Workshops /
(Regional)
3rd Party Other requirements include –

Workshop -Financial Stability and ability to provide adequate resources,
Provider -Geographic footprint with the ability to implement containment activities in various geographic
footprint / locations, Single-point coordinator that will deploy resources and manage
communication with GM and the supplier,
-Containment capabilities with performance data regarding performance to GM and other
OEM’s for effective containment, duration of containment and containment escapes,
-Engineering Capabilities that demonstrates quality engineering performance in the major OEM
and tier 1 automotive market, ability to complete analysis and corrective actions for clients and
effectiveness quality engineering work
-Training & Education capabilities shall have employees with the appropriate level of education
& training to perform effective provider training workshop materials and maintaining other
required documents.
Workshops
• Workshop Deployment Process – QSB/DDW/LEP Flowchart
• BIQS – Workshop Supplier Overview Materials, GM1927-30, GM1927-36

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3rd Party Provider Methodology: (ESEP (GMNA) / QCC GME)

GM Assembly Determines how many 3rd party providers need to be on the approved list for the specific GM
Centers / Assembly Center / GM Metal Center / GM Powertrain Assembly Center– regional for such
(GMPT, Metal services – ESEP (Enhanced Supplier Engagement Process) See GMNA Quality web-link of
Center) / SQ / related ESEP documents or QCC (Quality Confirmation Center) in GME.
GM Buyer http://quality.gm.com/mfg_quality/common_processes/nc_material/nc_material.html#top
(Regional) See Quality Statement of Requirements (SOR) for the Enhanced Supplier Engagement Process.
Creates and approves SOR (Statement of Requirements) for the 3 rd Party Provider services that
SQ / GM Buyer
can be sent to potential providers based on input from GM Assembly Centers, GMPT Assembly
(Regional)
and GM Metal Centers.
Communicate Technical requirements / criteria for provider selection via Tech Review Checklist
• Compliance to Quality Statement of Requirements (SOR) for the Enhanced
Supplier Engagement Process
Global Process • Pricing
SQ / GM • ISO 9001 Certification
Assembly • Geographic Footprint
Center • Engineering Capabilities
GM Assembly Coordinates with the GM buyer to conduct Pre-RFQ, Tech Review and agreement of SOR or
Centers / scope of service expectations and recommendation for services based quality, service,
(GMPT, Metal competitive price, experience and proper resources as requested by the GM supplier base as
Center) / SQ / needed.
GM Buyer
(Regional)
Provide company presentation of the services that they offer, their current customers, shared best
Potential 3rd
practices, survey results or awards, company global or regional footprint, skill set matrix of their
Party Provider
employees providing services, identify master trainer and lead trainers and evidence of
ESEP / QCC
demonstrated capability of the services quoting.
Approved 3rd Party Providers will understand GM 1927-17 Processess and Measurements
Potential 3rd Procedure, understanding of Controlled Shipping (CS) Level II process and timeline
Party Provider requirements and the requirements to provide standardize work in a timely manner. Must comply
ESEP / QCC with the Quality Statement of Requirements (SOR) for the Enhanced Supplier Engagement
Process.
GM Buyer / SQ Overall responsible for the ESEP Approved 3 rd Party Provider process shall include the specific
/ SQ Group GM Assembly Center representative, GM Buyer, Supplier Quality, and SQ Group Manager /
GM Assembly Director. Upon all GM assembly centers agreement the GM Buyer will issue at purchasing PO#
Centers / to contract the ESEP / QCC provider the specific GM location and for the contracted time.
(GMPT, Metal Regional contracted rates will be controlled and quoted in their specific region with their own
Center) currency.
Global Process Maintains the Global GM Approved 3rd Party Providers ESEP / QCC listing and postings in GM
SQ SupplyPower Quality Library – 3rd Party Provider Management - Services
Assembly GM Assembly Center contacts supplier regarding being placed into ESEP / QCC process and the
Center / GM representative will contact the GM contracted GM Approved ESEP / QCC provider to
Supplier begin implementing problem free products to the specific GM Assembly Center(s).

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3rd Party Provider Methodology: (ESEP (GMNA) / QCC GME)

Provider will inspect, check, and /or test suspect material and sort to contain the defect utilizing a sort log
and ESEP / QCC sort tracking form. GM shall determine the inspection criteria and provide boundary
Approved
standards – the ESEP / QCC Provider and Supplier should be consulted to provide assistance. Work
ESEP / QCC
instructions for inspection, dimensional checking or testing are required whenever the ESEP / QCC
Provider
resources are utilized – agreement by all parties is necessary. GM will verify the defects found by the
ESEP provider.
Supplier is required to provide a break point to GM and the ESEP / QCC Provider for the material
Supplier supplied is certified by them (supplier) which is defect free. This breakpoint needs to be for their entire
pipeline and may be different for each GM plant supplied.
3rd Party Provider Methodology: (ESEP (GMNA) / QCC GME) (Continued)
GM ESEP / QCC can cease at any time that the GM Assembly Center has determined or typically not to
Assembly exceed (2) two days of production material after the certified material is received to validate the
Center effectiveness of the supplier breakpoint. If defects are found after the breakpoint from the supplier – the
ESEP / QCC provider will continue until a NEW supplier established breakpoint is provided and
validated.
Provider will have capabilities to provide transportation of parts (if necessary), to electronically
ESEP / QCC
communicate with the GM plant Production Control & Logistics group. Provider must adhere to the GM
Provider
plant material delivery requirements to meet GM production schedules at the required line rates.
Provider must provide an implementation plan to include the following dates: ready to begin ESEP /
ESEP / QCC
QCC, location established to perform sorting / rework and logistics / communication with the GM
Provider
Assembly Center.
Other requirements include –
-Financial Stability and ability to provide adequate resources,
-Geographic footprint with the ability to implement containment activities in various geographic
footprint / locations, Single-point coordinator that will deploy resources and manage communication
with GM and the supplier,
ESEP / QCC
Provider
-Containment capabilities with performance data regarding performance to GM and other OEM’s for
effective containment, duration of containment and containment escapes,
-Education capabilities shall have employees with the appropriate level of education & training to
perform effective provider containment/sorting services maintaining quality data, and other required
ESEP data and documents
Review current ESEP / QCC services being provided, monitor exit timing and cost on-site review of the
services being performed. Layered audit and review of the services provided are subject to the GM
GM
Assembly Center, SQ and the supplier that the product is being contained for. GM Customer could or
Assembly
shall write Customer Satisfaction PRR’s to the ESEP providers if the non-conforming material
Center / SQ
inspection has escaped the 3rd Party Provider containment process. (Determined fault of the provider and
not the supplier)
Workshops
• Workshop Deployment Process – QSB/DDW/LEP Flowchart
• BIQS – Workshop Supplier Overview Materials, GM1927-30, GM1927-36

Reference Documents (continued):

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Task Number: 12
Task Name: Top Focus Process
Task Description: Top Focus is a process used to improve the quality performance of the supply base by
utilizing audits, data analysis, and by driving systemic changes in the manufacturing and quality systems on the shop
floor. The Process addresses systemic issues and is driven by supplier action plans and aggressive step down quality
targets with consequences identified for failure to meet these targets. Leadership engagement, accountability, and
escalation are key success factors.

• Historically poor performing suppliers
• Negative impact on multiple GM Manufacturing/Assembly Centers based on quality metrics (major
disruptions, high PPM, high PRRs, Direct Run Loss, and GCA)
• Proactive continuous improvement activity for strategic suppliers
Key Deliverables:
• Process Control Plan Audit (PCPA) GM 1927-16, and or GM1927-16a-name
• Top Focus Process Notification Letter (Optional) GM 1927-83
• Top Focus Add/Remove Form (Optional) GM 1927-82
• Step Down Chart (GM 1927-78)
• Supplier Action Plans (GM 1927-79)
• Built in Quality Supply Based (BIQS) Training GM1927-36 (Optional)
• Key Metric Wall
• Start and end date have to be defined
• Decision and review panel for regional Top Focus application

Supplier Quality
Creativity Team

• Supplier Performance Report (6 panel) Supply Power
Resources: SQ Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer, Buyer, Supplier

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Task Name: Top Focus Process
• Review performance data.
• Initiate Top Focus entry request.
• Develop Quad Report and Stepdown Chart.
• Perform Audits.
• Track progress, review improvements and audit for acceptability.
SQE • Execute Stepdown Consequences, as appropriate.
• Share best practices.
• Initiate controlled shipping to protect the GM Assembly Plants, when required.
• Engage supplier leadership.
• Engage SQ and Purchasing leadership as required.
• Initiate Top Focus exit request.
• The SQ Manager/Supervisor conducts periodic performance reviews with the supplier, as
SQ Manager
required, to support the SQE.
• Leadership commitment and accountability.
• Drive and document systemic improvements in the organization and quality system.
• Develop, implement, and track the action plan.
• Establish a “Key Metric Wall”.
Supplier
• Track and meet key performance metrics.
• Meet the monthly Stepdown Chart targets.
• Establish a GREEN rating on the Sourceability Report.
Reference / Additional Information / Documents:

GM Supply Power (GMSP)
• BIQS (Built in Quality Supply Based) (GM1927-30)
• Top Focus Add/Remove Form (Optional) GM 1927-82
• Top Focus Process Notification Letter (Optional) (GM 1927-83)
• Top Focus Training - GMSP
• Quad Report Update (GM 1927-71)
• Supplier Quality Step Down Chart (GM 1927-78)
• Process Control Plan Audit (PCPA) GM 1927-16, and or GM1927-16a-name
• BIQS (Built in Quality Supply Based) Training GM1927-36 (Optional)

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Task Number: 13
Task Name: New Business Hold
Task Description: New Business Hold is a process to escalate unresolved quality issues within the supplier's
organization in order to get them successfully resolved. While on New Business Hold, that duns# will no longer be
permitted to quote on new business.
Criteria for Application.

(Representative examples. One or more of the following MAY result in New Business Hold):
• Confirmed supplier plant disruption
• Unauthorized process or tool change
• Consequence on Step Down Chart
• Outcome of Supplier Performance Meeting
• Unresolved quality issues over an extended period of time
Key Deliverables:
• New Business Hold status in Sourceability Report
• New Business Hold issued in SCMS

• Quad Report (GM 1927-71) SQE / GMSP
• Supplier Performance Report (6 Panel) GMSP Supplier Performance Metrics
• Warranty data SQE
Resources: Supplier, Supplier Quality Engineer
Entry into NBH

• SQE creates/updates Quad Report, gathers supporting documentation, and submits to local management for
approval. (If a single point SQE is assigned to the supplier, they should initiate the Quad.)
• SQ in the supplier region provides the Quad Report and supporting documentation to regional SQ Director
for review and decision for potential review at the Global SQ Directors meeting. Potential NBH reviewed
at the Global SQ Directors meeting – Executive SQ Director to review and discuss with the VP Purchasing
or Commodity Executive Director.
• If NBH action is rejected SQ in the region continues to work with the supplier to “Fix” performance issues
and action items expected by the supplier as if they were placed into NBH.
• If NBH action is accepted by the Executive SQ Director and Purchasing VP / Commodity Executive
Director the SQ group that requested the NBH will be notified by the NBH Coordinator. SQ will contact
the Commodity Creativity Team of the actions to place this supplier on NBH.
• Lead or requesting SQ must contact the SMT Business Planner or Commodity Sourcing leader to request
the proper amount of time to present to the Global Commodity Sourcing Group meeting.
• Once the SQ group has presented and APPROVED the NBH Actions he/she must email the completed
Quad Report to the NBH Coordinator. The Quad Report MUST include the Supplier CEO Name / Fax
Number.
• Upon approval, the GPSC NBH Coordinator creates the NBH letter and attains the appropriate executive
signatures, communicates internally, inputs the NBH status into the Supplier Certification Management
System (SCMS), and issues an official NBH notification letter to the Supplier.

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Task Name: New Business Hold
Entry into NBH (Continued)

• If sourcing table rejects, decision should be appealed to Executive Director of Supplier Quality.
• Regionally assigned SQ resource verifies that the supplier notified the QS/TS Registrar of New
Business Hold status.
Exit from NBH

• SQE monitors supplier’s progress to ensure exit criteria are being met.
• When the supplier has met the exit criteria, the SQE updates the Quad Report with supporting
documentation.
• SQ sends a notification or discussion with the GPSC Commodity Manager and or Creativity Team to
advise them that a New Business Hold removal is being initiated.
• SQ must contact the SMT Business Planner or Commodity Sourcing leader to request the proper
amount of time to present to the Global Commodity Sourcing Group meeting.
• Once the SQ group has presented and APPROVED the NBH Actions he/she must email the completed
Quad Report to the NBH Coordinator. The Quad Report MUST include the Supplier CEO Name / Fax
Number.
• Upon approval, the GPSC NBH Coordinator creates NBH removal letter and attains appropriate
executive signatures, communicates internally, inputs the NBH status into the Global Quality Tracking
System (GQTS), and issues an official NBH notification letter to the Supplier.
SQE Creates Quad Report with supporting NBH data.
SQE Obtain SQ Management approval for request – provide to SQ regional leadership.
SQ Present requested NBH (Adds only) at the SQ Executive Directors Staff Meeting
Leadership
SQ Exec. SQ Executive Director reviews with Purchasing Leadership and determines proper actions or status
Director of requested NBH (Adds only)
SQE Upon requested NBH Add received approval from SQ Executive Director / NBH Coordinator -
contacts the Creativity Team members of the actions and the SQE schedules the presentation at the
specific commodity sourcing meeting for global notification and approval.
NBH Creates NBH letter with required GM signatures, issues NBH PRR in GQTS, Provides distribution
Coordinator of weekly NBH actions taken.
Supplier Reviews the NBH Quad Report and Exit criteria and notifies their specific TS 16949 Registrar of
the NBH actions.
SQE Monitors the supplier performance to meeting the defined NBH Exit Criteria on the Quad Report.
SQE Upon supplier performance improvement and the supplier has met the NBH Exit Criteria update the
Quad Report. Review with your SQ management and upon SQ approval review within the CT. If all
has approved must schedule the NBH Removal presentation at the specific commodity sourcing
meeting.
SQE Upon approval from the commodity sourcing meeting – Must forward the Quad Report to the GPSC
NBH Coordinator for processing.
NBH Creates NBH Removal letter with required GM signatures, Closes the NBH in SCMS. Email sent to
Coordinator NBH distribution of the weekly NBH actions taken.
SQE / Reviews next updated Sourceability Report for removal of NBH (Coded N= no or not on NBH or
Supplier Coded Y=yes currently on NBH) for the supplier specific duns code.
Supplier Notifies their specific TS 16949 Registrar of the NBH Exit actions.
• Quad Report (GM 1927–71) SupplyPower
• NBH process flow chart (GM 1927-67) SupplyPower
• GM 1927-17 Supplier Quality Processes & Measurement Procedures - Section 7 (New Business Hold)
SupplyPower
• Sourceabiltity Report, NBH in SCMS, and PRR (Problem Reporting and Resolution) GQTS

Revision History
Revision History
Global APQP Process
January, 2004
Task 1 Commodity Sourcing Strategy Meeting—Under "Necessary Inputs" added warranty. Under "Methodology"
section added types of warranty data to discuss at meeting. Under "Methodology" section added more
information on PSA requirements and scoring method. Under "SQE Responsibility" section added that Part
Specific SOR needs to be included in RFQ. Under "Additional Information" added AIAG QSA and Data
sources for Warranty.
Task 2 Technical Reviews—“Under Necessary Inputs” eliminated Complex Systems/Subassemblies. Under

"Methodology" section added Part Specific SOR to lessons learned review. Under the "SQE Responsibility"
section added supplier understanding of Part Specific SOR. Under the "SQE Responsibility" section
removed the word "recommended" that was listed next to the supplier understanding of SQ SOR. Under
"Supplier Responsibility" section replaced "IPTV" with "warranty goals and expectations" and added
warranty sufficiency plans.
Task 3 GPSC APQP Assessment & Sourcing—Under "Necessary Inputs" removed "QSA" reference to eliminate
confusion (PSA and QSA are the same document). Under the "SQE Responsibility" section modified the
follow-up requirements to correspond with changes to the GPSC APQP Assessment changes.
Task 4 Supplier Gate Reviews—Under "Deliverables" section removed sentence that referenced the Complex
Systems appendix. Under "Methodology" section removed sentence from each Gate Review that referenced
APQP Program management Complex Systems. Replaced "QWIK" with "Warranty Reduction Plans”. In
Supplier Gate Review #3, removed reference to GM 1927-23M. Under "SQE Responsibilities" section
added Part Specific SOR to lessons learned requirement.
Task 6 Feasibility and Manufacturing Assessment Letters—“Methodology” section, added GM Engineer as a

recipient of Letters 2-4. Removed sentence that described letter as a formal transfer of responsibility from
supplier's engineering to supplier's manufacturing organization.
Task 8 DFMEA—Under "Necessary Input" section replaced "criteria checklist" with "Part Specific SOR". Under
the "Methodology" section added "high severity items" to DFMEA flow chart box.
Task 10 Gage, Tooling and Equipment Reviews—under "SQE Responsibility" section added sentence to verify the
existence of GM owned tooling and that it is properly identified as GM property.
Task 11 GP-11 Pre-Prototype and Prototype—Under "Methodology" section added "or equivalent" to requirement
that supplier's must ensure subcontractors follow GP-11. Under "Supplier Responsibility" section replaced
"GM 1826-2" with "GP-11 Corrective Action Plan"

Revision History
Task 12 PFMEA—Under "Necessary Inputs" section added Part Specific SOR to lessons learned input. Under
"Methodology" section added "high severity items" to PFMEA box. Added "customer complaints, and
internal data for the life of the part" to box that describes revision drivers. Under "SQE Responsibility"
section added high severity failure modes to action plan requirement. Under "Supplier Responsibility"
section add requirement for formal documented PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis process, activity through the
life of the part, subcontractor's involvement, and periodic reviews.
Task 13 Control Plans—Changed "may' to "should" for use of AIAG Control Plan format in the Definition section.
Under the "Supplier Responsibility" section added requirement for layered audits and daily validation of
error proofing. Also added review of subcontractor control plans.
Task 14 Early Production Containment (GP-12)—Under "Definition" section added GP-12 applicability whenever
mandated by GM on any parts that present significant risk to a customer plant. Under "Methodology"
section add requirement for separate inspection area, irreversible corrective action, and 100% check.
Task 16 Run @ Rate (GP-9)—Under "Necessary Inputs" changed "Quoted" to "Contracted" tooling capacity. Under
"Methodology" section added that SQE may decide to participate in sub-component Run @ Rate, as
appropriate. Under "SQE Responsibility" changed "regional database" to "system" in the bullet referencing
where to status customer-monitored Run @ Rates. Under "Supplier Responsibility" section removed
"supplier monitored" from bullet referencing the status of Run @ Rates. Under "Additional Information"
section removed wording regarding 2001 edition of GP-9. Under “Methodology”, SQE Responsibility”, and
“Supplier Responsibility” sections added a reference to GM 1960-C1, C2, C3.
Task 17 Lessons Learned—Under "Deliverables" added Part Specific SQ SOR updates. Under "Methodology"
section changed "Key Stakeholders" to "Commodity Sourcing Strategy" meeting. Added references to Part
Specific SQ SOR’s. Under "Supplier Responsibility" section moved error-proofing validation to Task 13.
Appendices
Appendix 1 Complex Systems/Sub- Moved Document Usage Guidelines to the beginning of the
assemblies APQP Management APQP manual and made Complex Systems Appendix 1.
Plan
Appendix 2 Data Sources for Warranty Moved Complex Systems/Sub-assemblies APQP
Management Plan to Appendix 1 and made Data Sources for
Warranty Appendix 2.
May, 2005
Appendix 2 – Data Sources for Warranty
Legend Legend updated to correctly show Internal and External versus GM only sources.
June, 2007
Various Changed references to QS900 and Quality Characteristics to match current terminology.

Revision History
September, 2008
Task 1 Commodity Key Stakeholders Meeting—Task Name changed from Commodity Sourcing Strategy Meeting
to Commodity Key Stakeholders Meeting; Task Description, Key Deliverables, Necessary Inputs and
Methodology changed to meet GVDP 5.0 and Engineering & Advanced Purchasing Sourcing Process
Task 2 Technical Reviews— Task Description, Key Deliverables, Necessary Inputs and Methodology changed to
meet GVDP 5.0 and Engineering & Advanced Purchasing Sourcing Process; Task 3 was integrated to this
Task
Task 3 GPSC APQP Assessment & Sourcing was removed and integrated to Task 2;
SQ NOD 004 was incorporated into the manual at this Task
Task 4 Gate Reviews— Task Name changed from Supplier Gate Reviews to Gate Reviews. Task Time,
Description, Key Deliverables, Necessary Inputs and Methodology changed to meet GVDP 5.0 and
Engineering & Advanced Purchasing Sourcing Process; PPAP and Run @ Rate Reviews were introduced;
The APQP Supplier Status Workbook GM1927-34 was introduced to support Gate Reviews execution
Task 6 Feasibility and Manufacturing Assessment Letters —Was removed

QSB —Was transferred from Current Section to APQP Section and updated
Task 7 Process Flow Charts — Task Description, Key Deliverables, Necessary Inputs and Methodology changed to
meet GVDP 5.0
Task 8 DFMEA— Task Description, Key Deliverables, Necessary Inputs and Methodology changed to meet GVDP
5.0 and introduction of DRBFM activity
Task 10 Tooling and Equipment Reviews — Task Name changed from Gage, Tooling and Equipment Reviews to
Tooling and Equipment Reviews; Gage activity was removed and transferred to Task 11; Task Description,
Key Deliverables, Necessary Inputs and Methodology changed to meet GVDP 5.0
Task 11 GP-11 Pre-Prototype and Prototype — Was Removed.

Gage Development And Approval — Was Removed from Task 10 and transferred to this Task in order to
introduce the complete methodology to support the application of GM1925 (Checking Fixture Standard for
purchased parts).
Task 12 PFMEA — Task Description, Key Deliverables, Necessary Inputs and Methodology changed to meet
GVDP 5.0
Task 13 Control Plans — Task Description, Key Deliverables, Necessary Inputs and Methodology changed to meet
GVDP 5.0 and Powertrain requirements
Task 14 Early Production Containment (GP-12) — Task Description, Key Deliverables, Necessary Inputs and
Methodology changed to meet GVDP 5.0
Task 16 Run @ Rate (GP-9) — Complete methodology update
Task 17 Lessons Learned— Complete methodology update
Appendices
Appendix 1 Complex Systems/Sub- Removed
assemblies APQP
Management Plan

Revision History
Appendix 2 Data Sources for Warranty Removed
February, 2009
Various - Global RASIC included as Global APQP section
Various – Added Global PFMEA Checklist to the Document Usage Guidelines
Task 4 Gate Reviews – Added clarification of Direct Buy component SQE roles at System/Assembly Gate Reviews
- Changed Key deliverable from AIAG A-7 to GM1927-37
Task 6 QSB - Added Rules for QSB application
Task 10 Tooling & Equipment Review – Added the SQ Tooling Engineer roles where available
Task 11 Gage Development & Approval – Added complement information regarding detailed gage timing chart
Task 12 PFMEA - Changed Key deliverable from AIAG A-7 to GM1927-37
Task 13 Control Plan – Included the information that functional requirements from SOR & part drawing must be
enclosed by PCP
December, 2013
Task 4 Changes section from Supplier Gate Review process to Valve Assessments.
Various Task Changed the balance of document to reference Valve Assessments and the associated timing
April, 2014
Task 4 Changes section from Valve Assessments to Supplier Readiness Valves with associated timing.
Various Task Changed the balance of document to reference Supplier Readiness Valves (SRV) and the
associated timing

May, 2005
Task 1 Program Risk Assessment – Title changed from “Cross Functional Risk Assessment”; enhanced task
description, methodology and deliverables to be more descriptive of process; added customer(s) for
deliverables
Task 2 GP/SQA Launch Team Resource Plan Development – Title changed from GPSC/SQA Launch Team
Staffing; Changed task owner for Launch Leader to Launch Director; enhanced task description and
methodology to be more descriptive of process; added customer(s) for deliverables; clarified task owner
responsibility

Revision History
Task 3 Global Launch Matrix – Changed task timing to reflect actual publication process; enhanced task
description and methodology to be more descriptive of process; added customer(s) for deliverables;
updated data processing flow chart
Task 5 Daily Launch Issue Escalation Process – Former task 5 Launch Issue Escalation Process and task 6
Conference Calls combined to reflect practice
Task 6 Pre Launch Conference – Title changed from GPSC Executive Supplier Days (Pre-Launch Conference);
enhanced task description, methodology and deliverables to be more descriptive of process; added
customer(s) for deliverables
Task 7 Boundary Sample Review – Enhanced task description, methodology and deliverables to be more
descriptive of process; added customer(s) for deliverables; include updated Boundary Sample RASIC
Chart
Task 11 Problem Solving Process – Enhanced methodology to be more descriptive of process; included references
to GM Problem Solving Processes in Additional Information
November, 2006
Task 5 Daily Launch Issue Escalation Process – Former task 5 Launch Issue Escalation Process and task 6
Conference Calls combined to reflect practice
Task 6 Pre Launch Conference – Title changed from GPSC Executive Supplier Days (Pre-Launch Conference);
enhanced task description, methodology and deliverables to be more descriptive of process; added
customer(s) for deliverables
Task 7 Boundary Sample Review – Enhanced task description, methodology and deliverables to be more
descriptive of process; added customer(s) for deliverables; include updated Boundary Sample RASIC
Chart
Task 11 Problem Solving Process – Enhanced methodology to be more descriptive of process; included references
to GM Problem Solving Processes in Additional Information
February, 2009
Section #2 Tasks 1-13
Section #2 Complete Launch Manual re-write - to reflect current work practices and global process
agreements made during Q4 2008 Launch Process calls supported by GMNA, LAAM, GME,
GMAP and GMPT

Revision History
September, 2009
Section #3 Complete Current Manual re-write - to reflect current work practices and global process
agreements made during Q3 2009 Current Revision supported by the Global Task Team and
Global SQ Process team as supported by GMNA, LAAM, GME, GMAP and GMPT.
Task 11 / Contents Removed obsolete process Executive Champion Process (ECP) and replaced with 3rd Party
Provider Process, Task 11 and Table of Contents page IV. Removed word “Spill” replaced with “Disruption” in the
contents page IV, document guidelines listing.
Updated Glossary of Terms pages 93 – 97.
Revised Document Usage Guidelines – Page 48.

Obsolete Documents includes the following:
GM 1927-60, GM 1927-63, GM 1927-64, GM 1927-68, GM 1927-70, GM 1927-74, GM 1927-77, GM 1927-81,
August, 2011
Section #2 Launch Manual Update – various minor changes to reflect current work practices.
November, 2011
Section #2 Tasks 4
Launch Manual Update – Added reference to GM 1927-15.
June, 2012
Section #1 Tasks 14
Add optional GM 1927-39 GP12 Exit Letter.
September, 2013
Section #2
Removed Launch from the manual and created separate GM1927 Launch Manual document.
December, 2013
Section #4 Task 4
Changes section from Supplier Gate Review process to Valve Assessments.
Various Sections and Task
Changed the balance of document to reference Valve Assessments and the associated timing

Revision History
April, 2014
Section #4 Task 4
Changes section from Valve Assessments to Supplier Readiness Valves with associated timing.
Various Sections and Task
Changed the balance of document to reference Supplier Readiness Valves (SRV) and the
associated timing
January, 2015
Various Sections
Removed the Document Usage Guidelines
Removed older references to GM1927-23 Directed Buy Checklist
January, 2016
Various Sections
Replaced QSB for BIQS
Replaced GQTS for SQMS
Replaced GM1411 for Action Plan in SQMS
Updated “Document Usage Guidelines” Chart to remove obsolete GM 1927 documents
June, 2017
Task 3 Changes the business process from CTBL – creativity team bidlist into Sourceability Report. This
changes was also apply throughout the document.
Task 6 Updates the BIQ elements to include element #30, BIQS-30: BIQ Audit
Task 8/12 Updates all applicable areas to reflect changes from RPN reduction to PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis
Sect #2(Global Current)
Updates all applicable areas to reflect changes from RPN reduction to
PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis
April, 2018 Revision 21

Various Sections
Updated Greenfield/Brownfield document name (Greenfield/Brownfield Assessment 1927-31)
and added references as appropriate throughout
Added new document PDCA Program Status GM1927-31a document reference as appropriate
throughout
Removed all references to GP8; process was replaced by BIQS
Removed all reverence to GP12; Type O corrections - process is and has been Early Production
Containment 1927-28 and supporting documents
Changed term BIQS Audit to BIQS Assessment throughout the document as applicable
Global APQP Rasic
Converted 3rd Matrix in the section from a picture to an editable matrix to allow updating of
references to Process and Systems as well as repair numerous type ‘O’s
Task 16 Replaced GP9 with GM1927-35 in one location
Glossary of Terms
Added SCMS: Supplier Certification Management System
Added PDCA: Plan Do Check Act

Revision History

Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
AAR: Appearance Approval Report
ADV: Analysis/Development/Validation
ADV P&R: Analysis/Development/Validation Plan and Report. This form is used to document a Supplier’s ADV
Plan and track execution
AIAG: Automotive Industries Action Group, an organization formed by General Motors, Ford and Daimler-
Chrysler to develop common standards and expectations for automotive suppliers.
AP: Advance Purchasing or Asia Pacific
APQP: Advanced Product Quality Planning
APQP Project Plan: A one-page summary of the GM APQP process that describes the tasks and the timeframe in
which they occur.
AQC: Attribute Quality Characteristic
ASQE: Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer
BIQS: Built in Quality Supply Based
BIW: Body in White. Usually the bare metal shell of the body; includes doors and deck lid prior to paint and trim.
BOM: Bill of Materials
BOP: Bill of Process
Brownfield Site: An expansion of an existing facility.
CKSM: Commodity Key Stakeholders Meeting
CMM: Coordinate Measuring Machine
Cpk: Capability Index for a stable process
CTC: Component Timing Chart (DRE document)
CTS: Component Technical Specifications
CVER: Concept Vehicle Engineering Release
DAQ: Design Appearance Quality (Color Harmony / Appearance Group)
Defect outflow detection: A phrase used in the Supplier Quality Statement of Requirements that refers to in-
process or subsequent inspection used to detect defects in parts.
DFFA: Dimensional Fit Function & Appearance
DFM/DFA: Design for Manufacturability / Design for Assembly
DFMEA: Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis. It is used to identify the potential failure modes of a part,
associated with the design, and establish a priority system for design improvements.
Glossary of Terms
DPV: Defects per vehicle
DR: Documentation Required
DRE: Design Release Engineer
DSO: Design Sign Off
E&APSP: Engineering & Advance Purchasing Sourcing Process.
Error Occurrence Prevention: A phrase used in the Supplier Quality Statement of Requirements that refers to
poke yoke or error-proofing devices used to prevent errors in the manufacturing process from occurring.
ESEP: Enhanced Supplier Engagement Process using GM approved 3rd Party Providers for containment sorting &
rework
EWO: Engineering Work Order
FTQ: First Time Quality
GA: General Assembly
GD&T: Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
GM: General Motors
GMAP: General Motors Asia Pacific
GME: General Motors Europe
GMIO: General Motors International Operations
GMNA: General Motors North America
GMSP: GM Supply Power
GP: General Procedure
GPDS: Global Product Description System
GPS: Global Purchasing System
GPSC: Global Purchasing & Supplier Chain
GQTS: Global Quality Tracking System
GR&R: Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility
Greenfield Site: A new supplier facility that is built to support a program.
GSTS: Global Status & Timing System
GVDP: Global Vehicle Development Process
IPTV: Incidents per Thousand Vehicles
IVBR: Integration Vehicle Build Release

Glossary of Terms
IVER: Integration Vehicle Engineering Release
KCC: Key Control Characteristics. It is a process characteristic where variation can affect the final part and/or the
performance of the part.
KCDS: Key Characteristic Designation System
Kick-Off Meeting: The first APQP supplier program review.
KPC: Key Product Characteristic. It is a product characteristic for which reasonably anticipated variation could
significantly affect safety, compliance to governmental regulations, or customer satisfaction.
LAAM: (General Motors) Latin America, Africa & Middle East
LCR: Lean Capacity Rate. It is the GM daily capacity requirement.
MCE: Mid Cycle Enhancement
MCR: Maximum Capacity Rate. It is the GM maximum capacity requirement.
MDC: Mule Design Complete
MOP: Make or Purchase
MPC: Material Production Control
MPCE: Material Production Control Europe
MRD: Material Required Date; date material must be delivered in order to allow a build event to begin.
MSA: Measurement Systems Analysis
MU: Mock-Up. Mock-ups can be actual functioning parts, sub-assemblies or assemblies or non-functional wood,
expanded polystyrene, plastic or metal representations of parts, subassemblies or assemblies. The design source can
be responsible for providing mock-ups.
MVBns: Manufacturing Validation Build non-saleable
MVBs: Manufacturing Validation Build saleable
NBH: New Business Hold
N.O.D.: Notice of Decision
NOA: Notice of Action
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer
PAD: Production Assembly Documents
PC&L: Production Control & Logistics
PDCA: Plan Do Check Act
PDT: Product Development Team
PET: Program Execution Team

Glossary of Terms
PFMEA: Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis. It is used to identify potential failure modes associated with
the manufacturing and assembly process.
PFMEA Gap/Risk Analysis: An action plan that describes what is being done to reduce the risk priority number
for items listed in the DFMEA or PFMEA.
PPAP: Production Part Approval Process
Ppk: Performance index for a stable process
PPM: 1) Program Purchasing Manager, 2) Parts Per Million (Calculation of discrepant parts /receipts as defined in
GM1927-17)
PPV: Product & Process Validation
PQC: Product Quality Characteristic
PQRR: Program Quality Readiness Review
PR/R: Problem Reporting & Resolution
PSA: Potential Supplier Assessment, a subset of the Quality System Assessment (QSA)
QCC: Quality Confirmation Center (GME form of ESEP – enhanced supplier engagement process using GM
approved 3rd party providers for containment sorting and rework)
QSA: Quality System Assessment
QRD: Quality Reliability Durability
QTC: Quoted Tool Capacity
RASIC: Responsible, Approve, Support, Inform, Consult
RatR: Run at Rate
RFQ: Request For Quotation
RPN: Risk Priority Number related to FMEA development
SCMS: Supplier Certification Management System
SDE: Supplier Development Engineer
SFMEA: System Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
SMT: Systems Management Team
SOA: Start of Acceleration
SORP: Start of Regular Production
SOR: Statement of Requirements
SOS: Start of Sales

Glossary of Terms
SPC: Statistical Process Control
SPO: (General Motors) Service and Parts Operations
SQ: Supplier Quality
SQE: Supplier Quality Engineer
SQIP: Supplier Quality Improvement Process
SQMS: Supplier Quality Management System
SRV: Supplier Readiness Valve
SSF: Start of System Fill
SSTS: Sub-system Technical Specifications
Sub-Assembly / Sub-System: An assembly of sub-components delivered to the GM main production line for
installation to the vehicle as a single unit.
Subcontractor: The supplier of a sub-component to a Complex System/Subassembly supplier (Tier 2, 3, etc.).
SVE: Sub-System Validation Engineer
SVER: Structure Vehicle Engineering Release.
Team Feasibility Commitment: An AIAG APQP form that is provided with the Request for Quotation. It is used
to document the supplier’s concerns with the feasibility of manufacturing the part as specified.
TKO: Tooling Kick-Off
TWO: Temporary Work Order
UG: Unigraphics
VDP: Vehicle Development Process
VLE: Vehicle Line Executive
VLT: Vehicle Line Team
VOC: Voice of the Customer
VOD: Voice of Design
VPI: Vehicle Program Initiation
VTC: Validation Testing Complete
VTS: Vehicle Technical Specification
WO: Engineering Work Order

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GM CONFIDENTIAL Revision 21 2018

Global Supplier Quality Directors

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GM General Procedures (GPs)

Labels & Tags

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Customer Monitored Supplier Monitored

R Responsible - Task Owner (GM or Supplier)

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Business Processes (GQTS, RLA, etc.) - - S R

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Global APQP Rasic (Cont.)

A=Attendee at CKSM approve

A=Default Attendee at Techical

Run at Rate (-8wks) S=as above R=as above

R=Responsible to ensure accurate

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APQP Task Definitions

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Commodity Key Stakeholders Meeting (CKSM)

Necessary Inputs: Source of Input:

Resources: Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Engineering

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Task Timing: Pre-Sourcing

Customer for Deliverables: Buyer, SQE, Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Necessary Inputs: Source of Input:

Resources: Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineer, Supplier

Task Owner: SQE

Task Timing: Pre-sourcing

Customer for Deliverables: Purchasing

Necessary Inputs: Source of Input:

Resources: Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Supplier.

Task Number: 3 continued

Task Name: Sourcing Eligibility

Sourcing Approval Matrix:

Supplier Location Type Sourceability TS 16949 Required Comments

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Task Number: 4 continued

Task Name: APQP Kick-off Meeting and Supplier Readiness Valves

Necessary Inputs: Source of Input:

Resources: Buyer, Engineer, SVE, SQE, Manufacturing Engineer

GM 1927-11 APQP Kick Off and SRV Workbook

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Task Owner: Supplier

Task Timing: Reviewed at SRV Assessments and throughout the program

Customer for Deliverables: Supplier Quality Engineer

Necessary Inputs: Source of Input:

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Task Owner: Supplier

Nonconforming Material / Material

BIQS-2 Layered Audit BIQS-17 Visual Controls

Visual Standards - Communicated and

BIQS-5 Bypass Management BIQS-20 Process Control Plan Implemented

BIQS-6 Error proofing Verification BIQS-21 Process Capability Review