Frequently asked PPQP questions

Why are we switching from GP-11 to PPQP? GM Vehicle wanted to decrease the number of supplier issues making it all the way to the PPO vehicle assembly location. They studied the GP-11 process and wanted to make it more robust. What are the basic differences between GP-11 and PPQP? GP-11 had A, B, C, and D levels, each level having different requirements, (warrant, no warrant, inspection data, no inspection data, etc.). Not fully understood by most. PPQP uses either Critical or Non-critical designations, basically leaving it up to the DRE and PPO Quality to specify what exactly he or she wants from the supplier. How can we determine, for which shipment PPQP or GP11 applies? The PO will specify whether the supplier is required to use GP-11 or PPQP. Does the Warrant have to be on blue paper? Yes. PPQP specifications state the warrant and tags need to be blue. This is for visual management. This differentiates the Pre-production parts visually. What is the name and address of the company that we can purchase the new part and container tags? The new PPQP labels and tags are available for supplier purchase from CMS Print Solutions via CMS/Supplier Portal link on the GM Supply Power website home page. Contact your local GM procuring location for local suppliers. Electronic copies of the new PPQP tags and labels are available for suppliers who prefer inhouse printing in lieu of purchase, via GM Supply Power.
(When in Supply Power: Select the Document Library tab, then select Supplier Quality folder, then select the Procedures and Forms folder, then select Global Pre-Production Part Quality Process (PPQP)).

Who or what determines the initial inspection sampling of new pre-production parts? Example 1) The customers drawing is not complete. An interim test plan is necessary. If the test plan is not provided by GM, the supplier must compile a plan and submit it to the GM responsible engineer for approval. Exemplo 1) O desenho do cliente no esta completo. Um plano provisrio necessrio. Se o plano de teste no fornecido pela GM, o fornecedor deve elaborar um plano e apresenta-lo engenheiro da GM responsvel pela aprovao. Example 2) The customers drawing is complete. 3 parts out of a maximum of 5o parts ordered (ordered as identical parts with the same development status, and produced in one run, without a tool change.) have to be checked on all characteristics inside the drawing. All remaining parts have to have the GM KCDS characteristics checked. If more than 50 parts are ordered, (produced in one run, without a tool change) 5 parts are required to be checked on all GM KCDS characteristics.

Exemplo 2) O desenho do cliente esta complete. 3 peas de um mximo de 50 peas pedido (pedido como peas idnticas com o mesmo status de desenvolvimento, e produzido em uma mesma corrida, sem mudana de ferramentas.) tem que ser verificado todas as caractersticas dentro do desenho. Todas as peas restantes tem que ter as caractersticas KCDS GM verificadas. Se o pedido mais de 50 peas (produzido na mesma corrida e sem troca de ferramenta) 05 peas sao obrigadas a serem medidas todas as caractersticas KCDS GM; The sample size for variable characteristics checked may be increased at GMs discretion.

What is the sampling requirement for additional quantities of parts after the initial shipments? Additional quantities can cover more than one purchase order as long as the design level has not changed. You should consider the complete sum of the parts that have been ordered as identical parts, with the same development status (as long as they were produced within one run, with no tool changes). If this is the case, then example 2 in the above question applies. If there arent any additional quantity requirements specified, the initial requirement will be used. Currently we supply Pre-Production parts for GM. What do we do with our continuing business and potential future business as far as inspection requirements? You will continue to ship GP-11 until the PO requirement states PPQP is necessary. When a new order is written, a new PO will be issued stating PPQP will be followed and what inspection data is required Do I retain the inspection data? The Supplier is the record holder of the inspection data. Do we ship inspection data with every shipment? The warrants, inspection data and Corrective Action Request (as applicable), need to be placed in each box of parts shipped, or transmitted directly to a GM representative electronically as directed. How long am I required to retain the warrant, inspection data and CAP (where applicable)? The supplier is required to retain all original PPQP documentation (including dimensional inspection and material reports) for two (2) years after the first shipment and is obligated to provide copies to GM on demand. Are all GM regions using PPQP? All GM is transitioning to PPQP. PPO Powertrain is transitioning in 2010. In the past where parts were small and individual part identification not practical, we were not required to tag each part only the samples measured. Has that requirement changed? No, this requirement has not changed.

We have an inventory of GP-11 A/D/V Tag (GM1828) and GM Pre-Prototype and Prototype Material Tag (GM 1827) tags, will it be acceptable to use these tags in 2010 before ordering the replacement tags? You will be allowed to use those until you are required to switch over to PPQP. You will not be required to switch over to PPQP until a new order is written. Any existing orders will continue to follow the PO requirement of GP-11. How will the supplier know if they are supplying critical or non-critical parts? The PO will state if the parts are critical or non-critical. How will the supplier find out what DRE they will be contacting and where can we find their contact information? The PO will also state the DRE ordering the parts. Is there another way, other than the PO to be sure of whether GP11 or PPQP is to be used? The supplier can also get with the DRE (specified on the PO), or the Material analyst, for additional information. Could it be that a part which is supplied with GP11/PPQP for the first deliveries, changes from GP11 to PPQP or the other way? No, that would require a new order. Any parts ordered after the initial order will be considered re-orders and would be issued the same as the original order. If there is a difference between the DLS and PLS on the drawings versus the PO which should we use on the Warrant and the TAGs? This question should be asked directly of your DRE. There was probably a mistake made. If the DRE wants his data submitted electronically to him via e-mail can we do that and satisfy the Warrant requirements? No, doing this does not fulfill the PPQP requirements. The warrants, inspection data and Corrective Action Request (as applicable), needs to be placed in each box of parts shipped also. If the DRE does not want TAGS on every part and would rather have the part number with DLS/PLS on every part can we do that? Yes, this would meet the requirements of PPQP. When a supplier submits the PPQP documents, should the documents be sent to regional SQEs also? The SQEs only work with PPAPd approved parts. They are not involved with pre-production processes.