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Thanks Sam
Then it's not a big deal? 
Sam said:
Energy, I'll use your response as an example.
From the PPAP manual 3rd ed. "Suppliers are responsible for approval of subcontracted material and services that do not affect customer form, fit, function, durability or performence requirements."
In Energys case he is buying 316L material from vendor A. At some point in time he decides to buy 316L from vendor B. Test results indicate that vendor B is the same as vendor A, thereore there is no affect on form,fit, function, durability or performance requirements.
Conclusion: No customer notification required. You have been given the responsibility to make the decision.
From the PPAP manual 3rd ed. "Suppliers are responsible for approval of subcontracted material and services that do not affect customer form, fit, function, durability or performence requirements."
In Energys case he is buying 316L material from vendor A. At some point in time he decides to buy 316L from vendor B. Test results indicate that vendor B is the same as vendor A, thereore there is no affect on form,fit, function, durability or performance requirements.
Conclusion: No customer notification required. You have been given the responsibility to make the decision.

