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SAM Date:
Supplier Name
Supplier Code Supplier code of parent location, if applicable:
Supplier adress
Name E-mail
Lead Auditor:
Participants:
Summary of Audit
Overall result Score
Not Acceptable 0.0%
Supplier Assessment Survey Scoring Summary
Score Avg in %
A Leadership/Management
I. Sustainability B Human Resources/Personnel
100.0%
50.0%
H Purchasing/Procurement C Program Execution
0.0%
F Quality
E Production/Material Flow
SAM EVALUATION SCORING CRITERIA
CRITERIA Rating
Suuplier is not familiar with the requirements of the core competency, or the controls for this competency would have
1
negative impact on Maxion
is knowledgeable of the requirements, and has basic skill in the use and implementation. The level of current use of
technology needs to be increased to comply to the expectations of Maxion
2
An action plan is needed or in place to reconcile the issues needed for compliance
Supplier is knowledgeable of the requirements, and skilled in the use and implementation of the core competency. 3
Only if the item is not applicable enter N/A in the check box. This will re-set the parameters for the audit score and will not
effect the result. N/A
Please note. Use N/A or n/a, only - no other characters
INSTRUCTIONS
Section A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H contain criteria which have to be individually assessed and rated by choosing the score from the
scroll-down field in the column 'Score'. The average Score is calculated automatically. Please do not change the cells with
formulas.
It should be avoided to assess "N/A" to the extent possible. Be self-critical and reaslistic.
Patent are applied and/or awards protecting the proprietary knowledge and
intellectual property.
Benchmarking data are collected and used in the R&D or NPD process.
Advantage of understanding the capabilities and technologies (automotive and
non-automotive) is taken of their extended enterprise for R&D or NPD.
A dedicated organization, budget and staff exists to support R&D or NPD
activities. An established R&D or NPD process is in place.
0
Support
B Human Resources/Personnel Input cells
Support
C Program Execution Input cells
The Supplier has a communication plan (design/phase exit reviews, issues list, Internal Official documentation (check
etc.) that keeps the external customer and internal company executives updated lists) are not usefull for technical item to
on any program issues or concerns. share with Central Engineering Dpt.
The Supplier has an internal new product development process or system. Early Product Management & APQP
System in place and usefull
Average Element Rating 0
C2 Advanced Product Quality Planning
# Element Expectations Reference Score
C2.1 Is a process to manage Advanced A cross-functional team is defined at the beginning of the program. Early Product Management Team is
Product Quality Planning (APQP) defined
in place? A program manager or person with clear overall program responsibility is defined. Yes, each customer program/project
manager were defined
A feasibility study is executed per DFM guideline, documented and resubmitted to ARAS Supplier Feasibility and Supplier
the customer prior to the purchase order. Draft BOM are in place
The process considers milestones for facilities, tools, gauges, all deliverables of Early Product Management checklist in
PPAP, staffing, testing,.... use
A timeline exists, clearly showing key milestones, build events and MRD (material ARAS Project timing and Customer
required date). Master Schedule in place
A program issues list exists and is up to date. Yes, exception report in every week
Regular scheduled reviews are conducted with the Supplier's program team. Early Product Mng meetings and
Average Element Rating 0
The duration of the process sign-off (PSO) is in line with VDA/ISO TS16949 Yes, SOP+2months
requirements or as agreed with customer.
Internal process sign-offs are conducted prior to customer-monitored event.
Free capacity on test equipment is available or an emergency plan is in place for Test Lab capacity is controlled and
external services. managed by Project Team
The process sign-off checks operator training status. not in place, should be added to system
Potential causes and/or mechanisms of failure are identified for all failure modes. yes
Causes are described in terms of something that can be corrected or controlled. yes
Causes consider people, material methods, measurement systems and enviromental evaluation missing
environment.
Corrective actions, responsibilities and completion dates are assigned to high- yes
severity failure modes and high-risk priority numbers.
Mistake proofing is used in addressing corrective actions. poka-yoke in place
Risk priority numbers are revised to reflect verified corrective actions. yes
It is ensured that severity numbers cannot change unless a design action reduces yes
the effect of the failure mode and the design FMEA has been revised to
incorporate the design action.
The process FMEA identifies potential special characteristics. yes, acc. To customer spec. Charc. And
also Maxion charac.
Average Element Rating 0
C Program Execution Input cells
Inspection plans are defined for all material and engineering specifications.
Flow chart operations and their desired product and process characteristic
specifications are listed on the production control plan.
Data are developed to show the direct relationship between special
characteristics and their controlling process parameters.
Gauges and test equipment to be used during production are identified on the
production control plan
Evidence is available to show that gages and test equipment identified on the
production control plan are accurate, discriminating, repeatable and reproducible.
The customer is given the opportunity to approve the production control plan.
Documented measurement procedures, techniques and datums are referenced
on the production control plan
Reaction plans specify the containment and corrective actions necessary to avoid
producing non-conforming products or operating out of control.
Control methods address the requirement to produce product characteristics
within specification
Current controls listed in the process FMEA are consistent with those listed on the
production control plan.
Reaction plans are written so the operator can understand and implement them. reaction plans are referred to each
emergency condtion instruction in control
plan
Statistical control methods are documented on the production control plan.
Control methods and reaction plans are updated to address any issues and yes, see above comments
lessons learned during the production trial run, including countermeasures for
known capability problems.
Appropriate sample sizes and frequencies are documented on the production
control plan.
Average Element Rating 0
The capability study shows capability of min. 1.67. Corrective actions are serial production cond. Target is 1,33
documented.
Capability studies are individually conducted by cavity, assembly jig, machine,
process.
Measurement systems analysis (ref AIAG MSA, VDA) exists for all
variable/attribute measurements.
Measurement system shows adequate discrimination (target < 10%), if
conditionally accepted, the reason for decision is documented.
Average Element Rating 0
C3.2 Are design changes coordinated in The control plan does not conflict with the drawing / engineering documents for
regard to tools, part submission, any particular part(s). A formal customer deviation is in place wherever there is a
inventory management, sample discrepancy between the part being shipped and the drawing and/or other
runs, etc., using appropriate applicable specifications.
electronic tools?
The proper engineering change level is shipped and reflected on the label for any
particular part(s).
The latest authorized drawing and/or any other engineering specifications are on
site at the Supplier.
Evidence exists for the ability to coordinate the following with the customers and
Suppliers, when initiated by an Engineering Change (whether a running change
or with obsolescence): tooling modifications, process changes, stock build,
sample run, and timely part submission.
C4 Prototyping
# Element Expectations Reference Auditors Comments Score
C4.1 Does the Supplier have a process A procedure/process is in place to manage and control prototypes (Patent
to develop prototypes? protection, confidential labels, security, etc.).
It is ensured that all revision levels and references are properly documented on
parts and control records. All data need to be available for customer reviews.
All staff are full aware of housekeeping; No unnecessary waste and scrap.
0
All employees have been trained in the basics of kaizen and have been affected All white collars have 6S green belt and
by a kaizen project. Employees know the seven wastes (Overproduction, formans have 6S yellow belt.
Waiting, Transportation, Processing, Overstock, Movement, and Defect), identify
waste in their processes and work to reduce the waste.
Select: 0
Select: 0
Support
E Production/Material Flow Input cells
Process capability is at 1.67 for any critical characteristic except material property Process capability is above the 1,33 for
related. all critical characteristic.
Special buy-off procedure is in place to approve re-start of production. Quality
sign off in place prior to restart of production.
All Poka Yokes installed for critical characteristics are controlled by maintenence Poko Yokes are implemented according
plan."Red rabbits (made-up out of spec parts)" are used to verify correct function to the suitability of the process. But not all
of all Poka Yokes for special characteristics. critical characteristics
Support
Support
F Quality Input cells
Approved inspection plans are in place for all quality checks in production.
Control records are documented as required.
Quality alerts are used at affected process steps to ensure operator awareness of
quality issues.
Corrective actions are defined for non-conforming products.
Average Element Rating 0
PPM issue root cause and corrective action is established through the use of
appropriate problem solving techniques (see D.1.1).
Evidence of continuous improvement or changes exist through employee
suggestions, process improvements, or organizational restructuring.
Average Element Rating 0
F4 Product Safety
# Element Expectations Reference Auditors Comments Score
F4.1 Is there a process in place All MaxionI products are reviewed with regards to the expectations of PSLC
congruent to the MaxionI product process.
safety line/manufacturing
certification process
Average Element Rating 0
G Supply Chain/Logistics Input cells
Support
Support
I. Sustainability Input cells
Score 0
0
I.2 Environmental Management Systems
# Element Criteria level Reference Score
I2.1 Supplier has a management Supplier is registered to ISO14001
system that is compliant with ISO
14001 and designed to ensure
regulatory and contractual
compliance, mitigate operational Supplier is compliant to ISO 14001 and has a plan to obtain certification within 1
risks and drive continual year.
improvement?
Suppliers should be in-process of Supplier is compliant to ISO 14001 and has a plan to obtain certification.
obtaining ISO14001 Certification
through a regionally recognized
authority.
in the interim Suppliers shall adopt
a management system compliant Supplier is compliant to ISO14001
with ISO 14001 or equivalent as
approved by Procurement that
promotes continuous improvement
and compliance with applicable Supplier is not compliant to all aspects but has a plan to become compliant
laws, regulations and contract
requirements.
Score 0
I.3 Environmental Footprint
# Element Criteria level Reference Auditors Comments Score
I3.1 Waste Water Discharges, Green Supplier has evidence of reduction in waste water discharge, Monitors Green
House Gas Emissions and site House Gas emissions, if applicable, and has reduced no-recyclable content of
waste generation is managed products and consumables.
according to applicable regulations Supplier has implemented programs to reduce waste water discharge Supplier
and to minimize impacts to the has an active plan to recycle consumables used.
environment and community?
Supplier adheres to all applicable laws and contract requirements regarding
discharge of prohibited or restricted substances and all required permits are
current.
Supplier does not show evidence of required permits, permit applications have
been submitted.
Supplier does not show evidence of required environmental permits
Score 0
Score 0
I.4 Employee Care
# Support Criteria level Reference Auditors Comments Score
I4.1 Workers are protected from Suppliers policies and procedures require compliance to each of the 6
exposure to significant safety or requirements and audits are conducted on a specifies frequency of all areas
health hazards within the covered by these procedures. (Audits of toilet Facilities and Dormitories are
Supplier’s facilities, including conducted where applicable)
offices, operational areas, and
company provided housing?
Score 0
Support Score 0
Suppliers policies and procedures Suppliers Policies and procedures require investigation of employee accidents.
require Employee accidents to be Data is reported to management with corrective actions implemented in a timely
investigated. manner.
Suppliers Policies and procedures require the investigation of each accident with
the goal of identifying permanent corrective actions.
Suppliers Policies and procedures require the investigation of lost time accidents
and injuries only.
Suppliers Policies and procedures do not require each Employee accident to be
investigated and corrective actions identified
Score 0
Supplier allows workers to leave Supplier's policies and/or on-site review indicates non-compliance with the left
employment upon reasonable requirements
notice and does not require
workers to hand over government-
issued identification, passports or
work permits as a condition of
employment.
Score 0
Score 0
Score 0
I.5 Environmental, Health and Safety Audits
# Element Criteria level Reference Auditors Comments Score
I5.1 Are Environmental, Health and Supplier Policies and procedures require regularly scheduled EHS audits,
Safety audits conducted annually management review and corrective actions based on findings. Corrective actions
by internal personnel ? are executed in a timely manner and are verified as successful
There is a regular scheduled Supplier's Policies and procedures do not require internal EHS audits or
(minimum annual) review (and frequency is greater than 1 year
update) of the policy and plan.
Score 0
Score 0
I.6 Supply Base Management for Sustainability
# Element Criteria level Reference Auditors Comments Score
I6.1 Supplier has a method to ensure Supplier actively engages in activities which support their Suppliers in adopting
that its own Suppliers follow social, Socially and Environmentally Sustainability. Including Best Practices, Technology,
environmental, and economic and Resource sharing programs where applicable.
practices that support overall
sustainability efforts, including on
site audits as deemed appropriate.
Appropriate action is taken Supplier's Policy and procedures require assessment of their Suppliers'
regarding the company's Suppliers capabilities with regard to Social and Environmental Sustainability as part of
which it has determined to have sourcing decisions and on-going oversight.
insufficient sustainable efforts in
place to protect its employees, the
community, and the environment.
This includes using the company's
influence to positively impact its
Suppliers behavior change and/or
resorting business if improvements Supplier's Policy and procedures do not support Sustainability within the Supply
are not made within reasonable Base.
conditions.
Score 0
I.7 Diverse Business Development
# Element Criteria level Reference Auditors Comments Score
I7.1 Does the Supplier understand and Americas Region Suppliers:
support certified disadvantaged, 100% RBI
minority & women owned Designated a Supplier Diversity Coordinator
businesses ? NMSDC or WBENC Regional Council /National Membership
Attended Diverse Supplier Tradeshows or Networking Events
1. The Supplier has an Submitted Annual Plan
established Diverse Business 5.0% or greater of Supplier’s sales level with Maxion spent with diverse Suppliers
Development Champion.
2. The Supplier has a Diverse Suppliers Outside Americas Region:
Business Development plan, Supplier is implementing plans to measure economic involvement with Diverse
which identifies short and long Suppliers and has adopted specific targets as part of overall Business objectives
term goals.
3. The Supplier Diverse Business
Development plan supports
Americas Region Suppliers:
customer's goals, as well as, the
40% DBI
Supplier corporate Operational
Meets 20% DBI requirement and:
and Strategic Plans.
4. The Supplier actively
participates in customer Diverse
Submitted Annual Diverse Business Development Plan
Business Development initiatives
1.0 to 2.4% of Supplier’s sales level with Maxion spent with diverse Suppliers
(training classes, projects, plan
reviews, etc.) and goals (%
Meets requirements for 20% DBI
spend).
5. The Supplier has plans to
Suppliers Outside Americas Region:
attend, or has attended, National
Supplier has a designated Diversity Coordinator and is actively involved with
Minority Supplier Development
development projects within the country or region
Council (NMSDC) Women's
Business Executives National
Council (WBENC) trade shows or
functions.
6. The Supplier is a member of
the NMSDC, WBENC or one of its
(training classes, projects, plan
reviews, etc.) and goals (%
spend).
5. The Supplier has plans to
I. Sustainability
attend, or has attended, National
Input cells
Minority Supplier Development
Council (NMSDC) Women's
Business Executives National Americas Region Suppliers:
Council (WBENC) trade shows or 20% DBI
functions. Designated a Supplier Diversity
6. The Supplier is a member of Coordinator
the NMSDC, WBENC or one of its NMSDC or WBENC Regional Council /National Membership
regional affiliates. Attended Diverse Supplier Tradeshows or Networking Events
Score 0