How To: Supplier CCM Complete Process

The CCM (Change Control Manager) Module is designed to help users manage and track engineering changes, and their impacts. This guide will walk you through how to request, track, and manage CCMs in the system. 

Accessing the CCM Module

Click on the ECN (Deviations) tab in the main dashboard. You'll be redirected to the Change Control Manager Dashboard.

NOTE: There are three Change Types for a Supplier CCM:

- Permanent Change – A long-term modification with no planned reversal.

- Temporary Change – A short-term adjustment with a set end and corrective action.

- Allowed for an Undefined Time – A change with no fixed end date, subject to review.

1. Requesting a New CCM

Step 1.1: Initiate a New CCM Request

• On the Change Control Manager Dashboard, click the Request Supplier SCR button.
• A form will appear. Fill in the required details.
  Note: Additional steps may apply depending on the Change Type.

CHANGE TYPE: PERMANENT CHANGE

Step 2.1: Fill in all required fields, including Change Types, then click Request to submit.

Step 2.2: A warning message will appear.

• Carefully review the message.
• If accurate, click Confirm to proceed.
• A success message will confirm that the CCM has been successfully created.

2. Primary Approver Dispostion:

Step 3.1: Notification

• The assigned Primary Approver will be notified via:
  • The Notifications Tab
  • Email
  • Or the CCM Ongoing View

Step 3.2: Locate and Access

• Locate the CCM in the list.
• Click the three-dot menu and select Primary Approver Disposition.

If REJECTED:

Step 3.2.1:

• Status will change to SETBACK.
• The creator will be notified to update the CCM.

Step 3.2.2: Updating a Rejected CCM

• Go to the SETBACK CCM.
• Click the three-dot menu and select Edit.
• Make the necessary updates, then click Update.
• Status will return to PENDING, allowing the Primary Approver to review again.

If APPROVED:

Step 3.3:

• Select the Approving Departments.
• Choose the appropriate committee members from the users assigned to those departments.
• Click Grant Disposition to finalize.
• Status will change from PENDING to ONGOING, and a notification will be sent to the Committee.

3. Comittee Dispostion:

Step 4.1: Committee Review

• Assigned Committee users must provide their disposition.
• Click the three-dot menu on the CCM and select Committee Disposition.

Step 4.2:

• Review the CCM and click Grant Disposition.

If REJECTED:

Step 4.3:

• Status changes from ONGOING to REJECTED.
• The creator must update the CCM.
• After updating, the committee can re-review and provide disposition again.

5. Approved CCM:

• The CCM is fully approved once both the Primary Approver and all assigned Committee Approvers grant their approval.
• An email will be sent confirming full CCM approval.

6. Affected Part Revisions (Permanent Change)

Step 6.1: Post-Approval Actions

• Once the Permanent Change CCM is approved, the Primary Approver may:
  • Create a New Part, or
  • Create a New Revision for the affected part.

Step 6.2:

• Click the CCM Details button.

• In the Affected Part Revisions section, locate the affected part.
• Click the three-dot menu and choose either:
  • Create New Part
  • Create New Part Revision