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Package EngineeringContainer Design Request (CDR) Reference Guide

March 2015

Reference Guide Outline

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• CDR process overview

• Filling out CDR form• Adding Attachments• Copy Packaging

• Various features of CDR • History section• Service Packaging Instructions

• Common packaging materials• Links

• Weight conversion table• Labeling standards

Starting the Process

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• For new model parts, send an email to Package Engineering (mpe@fcagroup.com) with a subject of “CDR Quoting”

• Required information• Part number(s) to quote packaging specification • 5 digit supplier code and location code (if applicable)• Email addresses of required contacts (for access to system)• Contract number

• ONLY include the required information• No attachments or other information• Emails in the incorrect format will not be reviewed• Do NOT copy (CC) your Package Engineer on the email• “TRM” is used as a place holder for all trim colors

• Once the request is sent to mpe@fcagroup.com, the Package Engineer will generate the CDR and an email will be sent

• The link for this email is specific for this first time. It brings you to your user profile

User Profile

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CDR Website

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Once your profile has been updated, go directly to the login page• http://www.goilogic.com/CDR/MainCDRDefault.aspx

If you are also a production supplier to FCA currently using the CDR System, you will be directed to the “Summary Desktop”

• Select “Service Desktop” to open your Service packaging database

CDR Website

Service Desktop

Your “Service Desktop” will list the part number(s) that require a packaging submission for approval

To begin entering packaging information, select the corresponding “Edit” button

Service Desktop

• Standard packaging information must be completed and submitted

• Regardless of packaging method (unitized or bulk), you will be prompted to fill out how you are packaging the part along with the associated packaging costs

Entering Information

• Measurement Type• Select the unit of measure which you

would like to enter data in (Metric or US)• Must be consistent throughout form

• Part Information• Part Characteristics: Enter the data of

part being packed• If it is a kit, enter largest component

and make a note in the Comments/Special Instructions box

• Hazmat: Select of the part is hazardous• Buyer Code/ Buyer Name: Not required

fields but should be entered if known• Material Type: Select what the part is

made of. If multiple, hold down “CTRL” key and select all that apply

• Copy Packaging: Must copy from a part which was previously submitted or approved

• Packaging Method: Unitized (1 piece per container) or Bulk (multiple pieces per container)

• Quoted Currency: Must match currency of contract with purchasing

Part Information

After completing each page, you are required to select “Save and Continue” to move onto the next selection

Entering Information

• Container Type: What is the unit container? (Corrugated box, polybag, etc.)

• Depending on the container type you select, this will open some other required fields

• Outside Container: These are the dimensions and weight of 1 part packed in the unit container

• Click Here to Add Dunnage: If there is anything inside the container to protect a part (i.e. padpak), this needs to be indicated

• Label: All unit packed parts require a L-series label RR Donnelley (i.e. L-6060) purchased through our single source label supplier

• Secondary Container Required: This is used if several unit containers are placed in an overpack

Unitized Primary Container Information (Unit)

• Any dunnage used must be submitted as part of your pack

• Select “Click Here to Add Dunnage”

• After entering, you must select “Save Dunnage” or your entries will not be saved on your submission

Adding Dunnage

This section pertains to the pallet and full shipping container

• Pallet Characteristics: The dimensions of just the pallet

• Shipping Container Characteristics: The dimensions of the shipping load which includes the pallet with all containers on it.

• No overhang• Height not to exceed 33”

unless oversized

Unitized Shipping Container Information (Pallet)

Adding Attachments

• After entering labor information; you will be prompt to a section to add attachments

• Select “Click Here to Add Attachment”

• From the drop down menus, select • Attachment Type: i.e. Invoice, Specification, Photo…• Attachment Name: Name the attachment• Upload Attachment

• Be sure to select “Save Attachment” once the file is uploaded

After all required information is entered, select “Submit” to send to your Package Engineer for review

Submitting

• If there are no issues or concerns with your proposed packaging and cost, an email will be generated indicating an approval

• The generated approval is what is required to PPAP• Disapprovals also generate an email along with a reason

given by your packaging engineer

• Approved packaging costs will be added to your contract

Approval Process

If a part utilizes the same packaging as a previously submitted or approved part, the copy packaging function is useful

• Part information is required at every submission because it may vary even if the packaging is the same

• If a part has an engineering change and nics up (i.e. 12345678AA to 12345678AB) and the “AA” was previously approved, copy packaging and you will receive an automatic approval

Copy Packaging

• Select “Copy Packaging”

Copy Packaging

• All of the part numbers you have access to will be shown• Select “View” on the part you want to copy the packaging from

• This will show you the details of the submission

• At the bottom of the page, select the submission type• New: All information is copied and is editable• Same Packaging & Cost: All information is copied and is not editable• Same Packaging & New Cost: All information is copied and only cost is editable

Copy Packaging

Selecting “Same Packaging & Cost” is required to receive an automatic approval when parts are nic’ed up

• Select “Copy Packaging Submission”• Select “OK”

• The Submission Type shows the part number selected to copy from

Copy Packaging

• Select “Save and Continue”• Select “Submit” on the last page

Supplier sends required information to mpe@fcagroup.com

Supplier receives email indicating assigned work

Supplier completes and submits web form for approval

Package Engineering approves

Supplier receives generated email indicating approval

Supplier’s contract is updated

Package Engineering disapproves

Supplier receives generated email indicating disapproval

Revise specifications/cost

New Model Packaging Approval Process

History Search• Shows a list of packaging specifications which were

previously submitted, approved or disapproved• If your email was not on the initial email to have access,

you will not see the part

Suppliers will not have access to all of the drop down options

CDR Features

Service Packaging Instructions• Shows diagrams and descriptions of common materials

used for packaging

CDR Features

Links• Throughout CDR there are useful links to our standards• These links are indicated by words in a purple font

Weight Conversion Table

I-20 Labeling Standards

CDR Features