Common use of Design Support Clause in Contracts

Design Support. During the design phase and during the supplier selection process, suppliers may work with ▇▇▇▇▇ engineers or authorized personnel, reviewing part models or component drawings. During this process, suggestions to change part geometry, materials, etc. that will allow suppliers to provide parts of higher quality or better consistency are strongly encouraged. It is ▇▇▇▇▇’▇ expectation that Approved, and especially Preferred Suppliers, are willing to participate in new product development activities. This is key to ▇▇▇▇▇’▇ Supplier Integration philosophy, and all collaborative design activities with be conducted under the terms of ▇▇▇▇▇’▇ non-disclosure agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: General Quality Agreement, General Quality Agreement