TS requirement for Tooling & Equipment suppliers
The customer specific requirements are the rule here.
GM : Note: This supplier development clause, 7.4.1.2, applies to suppliers of the organization who are providers of production materials, or production or service parts, directly to a supplier to Chrysler, Ford, General Motors or other customers subscribing to this document. Also included are providers of heat-treating, painting, plating or other finishing services.
Indirect and service providers are not included in this requirement, e.g. distributors adding no manufacturing value, logistics, sequencers, parts packagers, tooling & equipment.
Ford as well as Daimler Chrysler announced by separate letter : See attachments
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Antoine