6.1 Supplier Systems Assessment: The objective of Dana’s Supplier System Assessment is to identify potential suppliers who have operational systems and controls which are compatible and complimentary to Dana and to periodically evaluate current suppliers to ensure those systems and controls are being sustained.

The purpose of the system assessment is to identify risk factors that may add waste or create potential performance or supply risk to Dana or its end customers. Key system factors evaluated include financial stability, quality, safety, process, logistics/packaging, APQP, design, change management, people, leadership, cost and special processes modules critical to producing Dana product. The special processes addressed include casting, safety, machining, stamping, tubing, forging, steel and aluminum mill processing as well as the AIAG special assessments for heat treat (CQI-9), plating (CQI-11), coating (CQI-12) and welding (CQI-15).


6.2 Process Series Review: The objective of Dana’s Process Series Review is to validate the quality and capacity of a supplier’s manufacturing process to ensure a successful launch of new manufactured components or effective corrective action of known or suspected problems.

The purpose is a focused analysis on a single production line and part number (or part family). It encompasses a thorough review of a supplier’s capacity, special characteristic capability, manufacturing operations, control and documentation to ensure the resultant product is in complete compliance to all Dana drawing and specification requirements.