Ford 'Pass Through Characteristics' - Q1 Assessment Checklist

[Geoff Cotton]

Folk's, can you help please.


What is a 'Pass Through Characterstic'?

Thanks

Geoff

[Marc]

It doesn't ring a bell with me off hand. Where (what context) do you see this phrase?

[Geoff Cotton]

I think its referring to finished components which are bought in from a supplier and 'passed through' to Ford. The supplier may be one which Ford do not wish to deal with direct.

Not sure though.

Geoff

[Marc]

That makes sense. A characteristic which is defined, but you sub-contract and drop ship.

Where did you see the phrase?

[Sam]

The term "Pass through characteristic" is addressed in the Q1 assessment checklist.
My ASSUMPTION is that it means those characteristics that "pass through" the process that have not been inspected, i.e. characteristics that are not SC's or HIC's.

[Geoff Cotton]

Marc,

I don't think its referring to something we sub-contract i.e. surface finishing, heat treatment, etc.

I'm thinking it's something we purchase and ship to Ford on their behalf, i.e speciality fasteners.

Any thoughts?

Geoff

[Geoff Cotton]

Sam,

Interesting assumption, is the key word "CHARACTERISTIC" ?

Geoff

[Marc]

Oops - I posted with out reading... Sorry.

I have to talk with a client's Q1 Coordinator today or tomorrow and I'll ask about the phrase.