We are a tier 3 supplier and we hold ISO 9001:2008. I noticed that customers try to push us to do PPAP and other requirements which are mentioned in TS2. One customer - the largest in our industry - said that if the raw material - what we supply - is of major importance, the demand for TS2 is higher.
Q1 - Can our customer demand for TS2?
Q2 - Is there indeed a trend to have tier 3 partners upscale their qualifications?
As mentioned by tomvehoski it is certainly also about a lot of useless paperwork, not used in other markets and thereby increasing costs, which is also not in the interest of the automotive industrie.
Q3 - Should we anticipate on a change?