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RUN @ RATE (General Motors 'General Procedure' GP-9)
DEFINITION: Physical verification that the production process is capable of producing quality products at quoted production rates.
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PURPOSE: To reduce risk of failure during start up and acceleration by performing a production Run @ Rate beforehand.
SCOPE: All new part numbers require a Run @ Rate, unless exempted by the Supplier Quality and Purchasing Directors of the procuring division
PROCESS:
* Conduct risk assessment.
* Determine type of Run @ Rate required:
- Supplier monitored
- Customer monitored
* Notify supplier to schedule the Run @ Rate.
* Complete Run @ Rate.
* Follow up and make required improvements