The mission of Dana’s purchasing professionals is:

To increase shareholder value by procuring
quality goods, services, and materials worldwide
at the best total cost from qualified suppliers.

To support this mission, we expect our suppliers to:

• Drive continuous improvement in their organization using tools such as, Kaizen Blitzes, Value Analysis/Value Engineering, and Excellence in Manufacturing.
• Keep current with best practices through educational development, such as the Educate the Educator Program offered through Dana University.
• Dramatically reduce defective Parts Per Million (PPM) rates toward our corporate goal of 50 or less.
• Continuously improve performance in Dana’s Supplier Performance Feedback System rating system.
• Our business relationship will be based on the requirements set forth in the Supplier Quality and Development Manual as well as the contract or purchase order terms and conditions that are specific to your transaction(s) with Dana.
• Have an active Minority Supplier Development program that increases purchases from Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs).
• Effectively manage their own suppliers to ensure the best quality, service, and value.

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