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SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS MANUAL MATERIALS Manager Date Supplier Requirements Manual Document No: QAP7.4.0001 Revision: 5 Revision Date: 6/04/2009 Approved By: Bill Rau 06/04/2009 Quality Assurance Manager Date: Approved By: Dean Anker 06/04/2009 Plant Manager Date: Approved By: Ron Baker 06/04/2009 Purpose The purpose of the Supplier Requirements Manual is to serve as the single document that will convey the minimum expected Business Management System requirements and manufacturing practices expected of suppliers. This Supplier Guide will also communicate Linear Motion’s process for supplier selection, supplier qualification, supplier performance evaluation and the flow-down of quality requirements and specifications to sub-tier suppliers. Scope Except as specifically noted, all requirements of this manual apply to all suppliers of Linear Motion, LLC. Exceptions may be granted to suppliers in the form of waivers or deviations. Please review the procedures for waivers and deviations outlined in this document. Where noted as pertaining to a specific part or application those items are in addition to or supersede the general requirement. responsibility Linear Motion’s success is based on the world-class products and services that we provide to our customers. As a supplier, you have an integral role in helping us set the benchmark for world-class quality. The ability to consistently manufacture high quality products in today’s market requires a documented quality system, which identifies, coordinates and controls all key activities necessary to produce a quality product. The system must be based on the philosophy of continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and reduction of variation in the supply chain. Compliance to the requirements stated within this manual shall apply as part of the supplier’s accepted purchase order agreement. If amendments to these requirements are negotiated and agreed u