To manage the introduction of Process / Facility Site changes in order to ensure that there is no negative impact on quality, cost or delivery.
Activity Scope:
The scope of Process / Facility Site Change Management covers all changes made by the tier 1 supplier or their supply chain.
Notes:
The Process / Facility Site Change Management activity applies to all changes that occur after initial Part Submission Warrant (PSW) approval, unless otherwise agreed by Kasai UK.
If the tier 1 supplier or their sub-suppliers wishes to make a change, the tier 1 supplier must submit a Process/ Facility Site Change Request document to the relevant Kasai UK Department.
The supplier must ensure that all requests for Process/ Facility site changes are authorized by Kasai UK prior to any change taking place.
Examples of changes that require Kasai UK authorization include (but are not limited to):
-All changes to or within a sub-supplier (including changes to sub-supplied indirect materials or services)
-All Facility site transfers / relocations
-All changes affecting the process flow (including addition or elimination of process steps)
-All changes relating to the addition, modification or replacement of existing machines, dies/moulds, tools and inspection/test equipment
-All changes relating to the installation of new equipment
-All changes relating to the manufacture or inspection of Special Characteristics or Key Features
-All changes relating to the manufacturing, inspection or control method used
-All changes relating to logistics or packaging
Submission:
For Process Changes, the Process / Facility Site Change Request document shall be submitted at least 3 month before initiation of any physical change or move, unless otherwise agreed with Kasai UK.
For Facility Site Changes, the Process / Facility Site Change Request document shall be submitted as soon as a potential Facility Site change is identified
The Process / Facility Site Change Request document shall also be used to confirm that the supplier has successfully implemented the change as required by Kasai UK.
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Activity Content
-Plan the change and perform risk analysis.
-Complete and submit the Process / Facility Site Change Request document to Kasai UK for approval.
-Implement the planned change.
-Confirm the quality before and after change to ensure there is no deterioration
-Update all documents and re-apply for PSW approval before the delivery of post-change parts, unless otherwise agreed with Kasai UK.
-Notify Kasai UK of successful completion of the Process / Facility Site change by submission of the final ‘Notification of Completion' section of the authorized Process / Facility Site Change Request document.
