Changes to Approved Products and Processes. Suppliers and sub-suppliers are not to make any unauthorized changes to a product (e.g., material, component, sub-assembly) or the process used to produce a product that has been previously PPAP approved by Stoneridge. Supplier shall notify Xxxxxxxxxx in advance of any proposed change including (but not limited to) the following: ▪ Product and Design Specifications Changes ▪ Process and Tooling Changes ▪ Manufacturing Location Changes ▪ Sub Supplier Changes (location, process, or product) ▪ Product Containerization and Labeling Changes Supplier must notify Stoneridge at least 6 months prior to any scheduled product/process/location changes. In addition, qualification samples and qualification reports (PPAP file) must be delivered to Stoneridge before the scheduled product/process change, with an option for bridge buy. All product/process/location changes must be reviewed and approved by Stoneridge prior to implementation by Supplier or it sub-suppliers. Supplier must notify Stoneridge at least 12 months prior to a proposed termination of production of a component or such longer period of time as required under the Parties’ supply agreement or Purchase Order and, in each case, Supplier must give Stoneridge an option for a bridge buy.
Changes to Approved Products and Processes. The SUPPLIER and its subcontractors may not make any changes to a contract product or processes used to manufacture or control a contract product without the written consent of STEP-G. The modification procedure applies to all series, pre-series and prototype contract products and processes. The change must be initiated by means of a new sampling with a coordinated scope between the SUPPLIER and STEP-G. Changes that require written approval from STEP-G prior to implementation: • changes to the PRODUCT or packaging, • Change of subcontractors • Changes in manufacturing methods, production equipment, design change of tools Processes affecting shape, fit, function, performance and reliability, • Relocation or establishment of production and development sites (only for development sites responsible for STEP-G projects during the development phase), • Changes to test methods/facilities • Production stop for more than 12 months. In this context, THE SUPPLIER shall provide quality certificates agreed between STEP-G and the SUPPLIER.
