Process Audits. When a systemic failure trend is observed in the piece part or assembly supplied, Applied Materials or MKS shall identify the process which are causing the failure and audit the processes at MKS' site. Any deficiencies or opportunities for improvements identified from the audit will be discussed with MKS and a closed loop corrective action will be established, specifying the correction action required with a specified timeline for implementation. MKS shall agree to work on the corrective action and provide closure to all deficiencies within the time period agreed upon.
Process Audits. The process audits will be performed by the VDA 6.3- qualified process auditors of the Buyer in accordance with the VDA 6.3- guideline, in addition to the customer-specific re- quirements, if applicable.
Process Audits. When a systemic failure trend is observed in the piece part or assembly supplied, Applied will request Supplier to identify the processes which are causing the failure, and Applied may audit the suspected processes at Supplier's site. Any deficiencies or opportunities for improvements identified by the audit will be discussed with Supplier so that a mutually acceptable corrective action plan can be implemented. Supplier will initiate a closed loop corrective action, specifying the corrective action required with a specified timeline for implementation. Supplier shall work on the corrective action and provide closure to all deficiencies within the time period mutually agreed upon.
Process Audits. Dot Hill may conduct quality audits of Infortrend's and its sub-tiers facility(ies), subject to twenty-four (24) hours advance notice, during normal business hours to determine Infortrend's compliance with Dot Hill's quality requirements. These audits will include review of all aspects of the Process, including without limitation FA. The Infortrend will also have a documented procedure, including frequency of audits, of its sub-tier suppliers by Product manufacturing site and SQE.
