Guideline to the Supplier Quality Assurance Plan
during the development phase in the project
1 Introduction
1.1 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.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 Reading suggestions
The reader who wants a quick summary can read chapter 1.
The interested reader who wants an overview of Ericsson Quality Requirements for the
suppliers can read chapters 1, 3 and 4. For a more thorough insight, please also read chapter
6.
Please note that abbreviations are explained at the end of the guideline.