Guideline to the Supplier Quality Assurance Plan
during the development phase in the project
 Introduction
1、Abstract
This document describes the general definitions, purposes, requirements and expectations
for the Ericsson Supplier Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP). This tool is used during the
development phase of a project prior to the ramp-up of custom parts and assemblies.
2、Application
This document should be applied by all direct Ericsson BT suppliers that provide custom
parts and assemblies. It shall also serve as a general guideline for quality assurance
requirements placed on suppliers by the R&D Procured Material Quality Assurance
(PMQA) organisation.
3、Purpose
The purpose of this document is to:
· describe the PMQA organisation
· explain Ericsson Quality Requirements
· explain how a typical high-volume project is managed within Ericsson BT concerning
the requirements on the Ericsson procurement department and the suppliers
· explain how the Supplier Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP) will help the supplier fulfil
the quality requirements
· explain the SQAP submission process and requirements
· explain the expectations of each SQAP requirement, and provide examples for each
step.
4、 Reading suggestions
The reader who wants a quick summary can read chapter 1.
The interested reader who wants an overview of Ericsson Quality