Lotus Suppliers (SQA)
This page contains information relating to the procedure and document requirements of Lotus Cars SQA for existing and new suppliers. Our Supplier Quality Handbook, APQP guidelines and document templates are available to download.
Please note that this is the only location for this information and should be viewed periodically for updates. Any other copies on media or hard copy are uncontrolled.
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Most documents on this site are password protected. Passwords will be changed on a periodic basis. Please contact the SQA Administrator on: +44(0) 1953 608873 if you require the latest password.
Suppliers Handbook
The supplier handbook has been developed to ensure clear understanding of the SQA requirements for suppliers to Lotus Cars. All existing, new or potential suppliers to Lotus Cars should familiarise themselves with these requirements, as they will form part of the standard supplier contract.
Document submissions
All Supplier requests for Concession, Process Change, PSW, Dimensional / Material / Performance reports, ELV data sheets and Appearance approval reports, must be emailed to your relevant SQA Engineer.
Lotus Supplier Requirements
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1. Product Control
- 1.1 Key Characteristic (with Safety or Legal Considerations) Requirements
- 1.2 Document & Data Control
- 1.3 Key Characteristic & Batch Control Requirements
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2. Approval Requirements
- 2.1 Supplier Responsibility
- 2.2 Documentation
- 2.3 Prototype / Pre-Production Part Approval
- 2.4 Production Part Approval (PPAP Submissions)
- 2.5 Approval Status (PPAP Submissions)
- 2.6 Periodic Re-submission
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3. Change Requests
- 3.1 Supplier Request for Process Change (SRPC)
- 3.2 Supplier Request for Concession (SRC)
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4. Non-Conforming Product
- 4.1 Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)
- 4.2 Returns Process for Supplied Product
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5. Supplier Assessment
- 5.1 New Supplier Evaluation
- 5.2 Key Characteristic (with Safety or Legal Consideration) / Parts and Process Audits
- 5.3 Process Sign Off Audits (PSO)
- 5.4 QCD
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6. Material Handling Requirements
- 6.1 Lotus Logistics Vendor Packaging Method (LVPM)
- 6.2 Packaging Allocation
- 6.3 Repair and Maintenance
- 6.4 Labelling
- 6.5 Packaging Exchange
