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Pre-SOP to First 90 Days

Automotive Launch Support
at OEM Assembly Plants

Launch quality is decided in the four weeks before SOP, not the four weeks after. IDS provides on-site presence, GP-12 containment coordination, daily customer communication, and issue triage from pre-SOP through the first 30 to 90 days of production.

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What Launch Support Covers

From PPAP submission through first-shift SOP through 90-day stabilization.

Suppliers who under-invest in the pre-SOP window pay for it in PRRs during the first 30 days. IDS provides the on-site presence, coordination, and customer-facing communication that keeps launches on schedule and off the scorecard.

Pre-SOP Preparation

30 to 60 days before SOP: plant relationship setup, containment planning, quality documentation review, boundary sample confirmation, PPAP status verification.

GP-12 Containment

GM GP-12 or OEM equivalent containment activation, sorting criteria definition, third-party inspection coordination, daily reporting to plant quality.

Daily Customer Communication

Same-day written updates to plant quality contact throughout containment window. Prevents small issues from escalating to formal PRRs, GIRs, or TSVs.

Issue Triage

Real-time triage of quality concerns during ramp. Coordinates supplier response with plant expectations before formal escalation occurs.

Multi-Plant Coordination

Coverage across GM Spring Hill, Ford Kentucky Truck, Stellantis metro Detroit, Ultium Cells, Ford Louisville Assembly under single engagement structure.

30/60/90 Day Reviews

Structured reviews at 30, 60, and 90 days post-SOP with launch metrics reporting, containment exit planning, and transition to steady-state coverage.

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FAQ

Common questions about launch support

When should launch support start?

Ideally 30 to 60 days before SOP so the IDS resident understands the program, meets plant staff, and integrates with the pre-SOP containment planning. Same-day emergency dispatch is also possible for suppliers already in the launch window.

How long does typical launch support run?

Common launch engagements span pre-SOP through the first 30 to 90 days of production. Higher-complexity programs (Ultium platform, first-time supplier, elevated technical scope) benefit from extended coverage to 6 months.

Does IDS coordinate GP-12 containment activation?

Yes. GP-12 equivalent containment is baseline for new program launches at major OEMs. IDS coordinates activation, sorting criteria, boundary sample review, and daily customer communication throughout the containment window.

Can launch support cover multiple plants under one engagement?

Yes. Multi-plant launch coverage is common for suppliers with the same component shipping across multiple OEM locations. Coordination happens under a single engagement structure with plant-specific coverage windows.

How does launch support prevent PRRs from surfacing during the ramp?

Proactive daily customer communication prevents small issues from being formally logged as PRRs. Most launch-window quality concerns can be addressed at the plant floor level before formal escalation if a qualified supplier voice is present.

Launching a new program at a major OEM plant?

Scoping calls are 15 minutes. Coverage starts within days across Spring Hill, Detroit, Louisville, and Oshawa corridors.

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