IMDS Operation Manual Version 3.0
2013.12
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For Suppliers
IMDS Operation Manual
Version 3.0
December, 2013
Suzuki Motor Corporation
Magyar Suzuki Corporation
Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Suzuki Motor (Thailand) Co.,Limited
PT. Suzuki Indomobil Motor
IMDS Operation Manual Version 3.0
2013.12
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1. IMDS Operational Plan...........................................................................................................3
1.1 Why operate the IMDS? .................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Scope of Survey................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Survey Schedule................................................................................................................ 3
2. Instructions for IMDS Data Entry ......................................................................................3
2.1 IMDS Recommendations................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Datasheet Configuration.................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Entering Individual Fields................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 Data Preparation for Materials ........................................................................................ 5
2.3.2 Entering Data on Substances ......................................................................................... 6
2.3.3 Data Preparation for Components and Semi-components ............................................. 6
2.3.4 Entering Information on Recipient .................................................................................. 7
2.4 Related Standards ............................................................................................................. 9
3. IMDS Procedures .................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Handling of Subsidiaries.................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Subject Components........................................................................................................ 10
3.3 Handling of IMDS Data.................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Suzuki’s Request for Preparation of Datasheets and their Submission.......................... 10
3.4.1 Reporting of Company Information, Client Managers, and Window Persons .............11
3.4.2 Data Check Procedures by Suzuki ................................................................................11
3.4.3 Entry Reminder ............................................................................................................. 12
3.4.4 Suzuki-furnished Components...................................................................................... 12
3.4.5 Suzuki-furnished Materials ........................................................................................... 13
3.4.6 Data Entry Requests by E-mail..................................................................................... 13
4. “Reason for Denial” Message ......................................................................................... 15
5. Information .............................................................................................................................. 17
5.1 FAQs ................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2 Before Using the IMDS.................................................................................................... 22
5.2.1 Outline of the IMDS....................................................................................................... 22
5.2.2 Registering Your Company on the IMDS...................................................................... 22
5.2.3 Taking the IMDS Training Course ................................................................................. 23
5.2.4 Reference ..................................................................................................................... 23
6. Contacts for Inquiries Concerning the IMDS ............................................................ 23
6.1 IMDS Service Center ....................................................................................................... 23
6.2 Suzuki Motor Corporation................................................................................................ 23
6.3 Magyar Suzuki Corporation ............................................................................................. 23
6.4 Maruti Suzuki India Limited.......................................................................