SUPPLIER TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION

GM1825
Version 7, December 12, 2006

This document is intended to provide information to General Motors suppliers regarding data
sharing, electronic connectivity, General Motors math strategies and strategic hardware and
software. This document will also provide contacts and references to documents that provide
specific up-to-date information to assist suppliers in accomplishing GMs requirements.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1

SUPPLIER INTEGRATION & COLLABORATION.............3

1.1
DEFINITION OF SUPPLIER INTEGRATION.........5
1.2
DEFINITION OF LEVEL OF TcAE MATH COLLABORATION........5
1.3
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SI & TcAE MATH COLLABORATION LEVLES..........5

SUPPLIER MATH CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT PROCESS.4

MATH DATA QUALITY & DESIGN STANDARDS.............5

3.1
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) REQUIREMENTS..............5
3.2
MATH DATA REQUESTS (MDR) PROCESS.........5

STRATEGIC HARDWARE & SOFTWARE.7

4.1
GM WORKSTATION HARDWARE CONFIGURATION................7
4.2
UNIGRAPHICS..............................................................................7
4.3
TEAMCENTER AUTOMOTIVE EDITION (TcAE PREVIOUSLY CALLED GM iMAN) ...............7
4.4
GM/PDL SUPPLIER TOOLKIT & CUSTOMIZATIONS SUITE..... 7

SUPPLIER CONNECTIVITY TEMPLATE8

5.1
LEVEL OF SUPPLIER COLLABORATION ............8
5.2
REQUIRED TOOLS...9
5.3
DATA TRANSFER VEHICLE9
5.4
CONNECTION TYPES..9

GLOBAL EXTENDED ENTERPRISE SUPPORT (GEES)10

ILLUSTRATIONS11
ILLUSTRATION 1:
Diagram of possilbe connections between GM and Remote Suppliers
ILLUSTRATION 2:
Example Mailbox Connection
ILLUSTRATION 3:
ANX Connection Diagram
ILLUSTRATION 4:
ANX/Direct Connect connection Diagram
ILLUSTRATION 5:
Non-Employee VPN for General Motors
ILLUSTRATION 6:
Vehicle Engineering Business Systems Applications by Supplier Integration Level

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1 SUPPLIER INTEGRATION AND COLLABORATION

Applies to: GMNA Vehicle Engineering

1.1

DEFINITION OF SUPPLIER INTEGRATION

Data Owner: Wendy G. Johnson

Supplier Integration (SI) means utilizing worldwide supplier resources and expertise in engineering, design,
development, validation and program management of components, subsystems & modules.
There are four levels of Supplier Integration. These levels define the degree to which suppliers are integrated in the
engineering process at a component or subsystem level. Teamwork between GM and suppliers, especially in
worksharing within the SI levels, is explicitly defined for the specific component or subsystem development.

Production

Component
Engineering
release

Component
validation
certification
& Warranty

Component
integration
into
subsystem

Subsystem/
Module
Engineering
release

Subsystem/
Module
validation
certification
& Warranty

Subsystem
/Module
integration
into
Vehicle

Vehicle
Integration

Vehicle
Engineering,
Validation
Certification
& Warranty

Product
Liability

SI Level 1

Supplier
or GM

GM

GM

GM

GM

GM

GM

GM

GM

GM

SI Level 2

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

GM

GM

GM

GM

GM

GM

GM

SI Level 3

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

GM

GM

GM

GM

SI Level 4

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

GM

GM

1.2

DEFINITION OF LEVEL OF TcAE MATH COLLABORATION

Data Owner: Wayne Didion

Teamcenter Automotive Edition (TcAE) math collaboration levels provide acceptable data integration/interaction
service level options:
No Collaboration - GM initiated pull/push of data from GM database to Supplier
Semi-Collaboration Supplier initiated (via TcAE client) pull/push (import/export) of data from a GM database to
Supplier.
Full-Collaboration Real-time, interactive, data sharing within a common GM database, or via Global TcAE
(formally referred to as DIMAN) which is a complete and autonomous TcAE installation where data is shared
with GM through replication process.

1.3

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUPPLIER INTEGRATION AND TcAE MATH COLLABORATION

LEVELS

Data Owner: Bethany Martin

The desired GM to supplier Math Collaboration Level is based upon Supplier Integration Level. A more detailed
chart describing the responsibilities between GM and suppliers based on the supplier integration level and math
collaboration level is given in Appendix F of the SOR.
MATH COLLABORATION LEVEL
SUPPLIER INTEGRATION LEVEL
1
2
3
4
NO-COLLABORATION

SEMI-COLLABORATION

N/R

In GMdB
FULL-COLLABORATION
Distributed iMAN^
^Supplier database connected to ODS

N/R
N/R

N/R
N/R

N/R
N/R

R
N/R

Key:
= Not an option

= Minimum requirement

R
N/R

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= Recommended, based on volume of supplier interaction

= Not required, but may be used at suppliers discretion
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2 SUPPLIER MATH CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Data Owner: Trish Warrian
Applies to: GMNA Vehicle Engineering
Suppliers must procure and utilize technical capabilities appropriate for the level of supplier integration as indicated
in the SOR. To facilitate this requirement, suppliers must complete a Supplier Math Capability Questionnaire prior to
submitting a quote during the sourcing process. The Questionnaire is accessible through GM Supply Power:
www.gmsupplypower.gm.com APPLICATIONS SMAD. Suppliers need to have both their Ultimate Dun &
Bradstreet number (DUNS number) and Engineering Dun & Bradstreet number registered with GM Supply Power
in order to complete the Questionnaire.
Once the Supplier Math Capability Questionnaire has been completed, the supplier will be assigned a Math
Capability Rating indicating their compliance to GMs requirements. This rating will be shared with Engineering and
Global Purchasing & Supply Chain (GPSC) via the Creativity Team Bidlist (CTBL). Supplier math capability and
readiness is a major factor in the contract award process--suppliers must present an action plan during the sourcing
Technical Review to address shortfalls. It is the suppliers responsibility to keep their Supplier Math Capability
Questionnaire up-to-date.
Complete process documentation is available via www.gmsupplypower.com DOCUMENT CENTER
ENGINEERING GLOBAL PRODUCT DESIGN
1. Supplier Math Capability Questionnaire Assessment Process Overview
2. Supplier Math Capability Questionnaire Supplier Completion Request Documents
3. Supplier Math Capability Questionnaire New Questionnaire Creation Process
4. Supplier Math Capability Questionnaire Existing Questionnaire Edit Process
5. Supplier Math Capability Questionnaire Questionnaire Completion Instructions

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3 MATH DATA QUALITY & DESIGN STANDARDS

Data Owner: John Bayley
Applies to: GMNA Vehicle Engineering; GM Powertrain Engineering, as noted

3.1 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) REQUIREMENTS

GM's strategic core CAD/CAM system for all global locations is Unigraphics (UG). GM requires all suppliers that
are involved with new product development program design data, including suppliers of tooling and fixtures, and part
manufacturers to be capable of communicating product and process math data in Unigraphics.
Data being submitted to GM must be generated in Unigraphics and maintained as defined in the Statement of
Requirements (SOR). The math data must be kept current i.e. updated any time there is a change to fit, form or
function.
Data Creation Standards (DCS) are the requirements for organizing Unigraphics math file(s). This includes the
rules for naming, File Log (used to manage internal file information), categories/layers and reference sets. DCS
were developed to improve communication through consistent file structure and eliminate costly cleanup and rework
of math data files. For more detailed information, please reference the engineering application, infoBOOK located
on www.gmsupplypower.com. The Unigraphics Math Data Supplier Guide which contains step-by-step
instructions for UG-native design practices) is also available on GM SUPPLYPOWER ENGINEERING LIBRARY
GLOBAL FOLDER PRODUCT DESIGN SUB-FOLDER (GM Powertrain exceptions are found in the
POWERTRAIN PRODUCT ENGINEERING folder).
The GM data creation standards documentation is included in the GM Engineering Standards Volume 2 and it is
distributed by:
Information Handling Services (IHS)
15 Inverness Way East
ENGLEWOOD, CO. 80112-5776, USA

Sales Dept:
US/Canada:

www.ihs.com

Worldwide:

Requirement
Design (Math Model)

GMNA Vehicle Engineering

UG 3D Solid Model compliant to GM
Data Creation Standards

Drawing

CGM file

phone: 800-716-3447
fax: 800 716-6447
phone: +1-303/397-2896
fax: 800 +1 303 397-2410
GM Powertrain
UG 3D Solid Model compliant to
GM Powertrain Data Creation
Standards
UG .prt file

3.2 MATH DATA REQUEST (MDR) PROCESS

Data Owner: Bethany Martin
The SMAD/MDR Process has been implemented at General Motors North America (excluding Mexico and GM
Powertrain. Powertrain has implemented its own version of MDR. See GM SupplyPower Engineering Library
Powertrain Product Engineering). The purpose of the MDR Process is to improve the delivery of Supplier math data
to General Motors. This process provides a common and consistent communication method that aids in determining
the root cause responsibility of late and poor quality math data.
Poor math quality and on-time performance that is determined to be the Suppliers responsibility may result in the
issuance of a 'Problem Report' (PRR). GM World Wide Purchasing and the Suppliers quality department review
PRRs. The Suppliers management must address these issues.
A MDR (Math Data Request), will be issued by GM Engineering that will identify math deliverables that are to be
completed and returned to General Motors by the 'Required Completion Date' identified within the request. The
MDR is now an on-line process in the SMAD (Supplier Math Assessment Data Base) and a notification will be sent
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to the Supplier informing them that they have a request pending. Note: Suppliers will access the SMAD application
at www.GMSupplypower.com. Upon completion of the Deliverables, the Supplier must deliver the Math Data either
through the Autoweb or a GM/TCAE client. The Computer Graphics Metafiles (CGM's ) made from the Unigraphics
Electronic Drawing (DWGFMT) must be delivered to GM through Autoweb per the process described in infoBOOK
(See new Policy/Procedures for Submitting CGM's for additional supporting documentation in infoBOOK at
www.gmsupplypower.com ENGINEERING POWER APPLICATIONS INFOBOOK D DETAIL
ELIMINATION OUTSIDE SUPPLIER MATH & DRAWING RELEASE)
For additional information on the use of SMAD MDR, go to GM Supplypower, Document Center,
Engineering, GM North America, Training & Education, and access the latest SMAD MDR User Guide

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STRATEGIC HARDWARE & SOFTWARE

Data Owner: John Bayley (unless otherwise noted)
Applies to: GMNA Vehicle Engineering

Suppliers are required to maintain hardware equipment that will support the specified GM software releases and
meet contractual engineering and manufacturing deliverables. For Hardware and Configuration requirements please
see section 4.1.
Suppliers are required to align with specified GM software releases as defined under SUPPLY POWER GEES
OPERATIONS BLOCKPOINT (right channel) 997 SUPPLIER NOTICE - BP 2006-1 (GRDV-A) NEW
TENTATIVE TIMING. Suppliers will be responsible to acquire and maintain software in accordance with their
contractual requirements; Supplier Integration Level, Connectivity, Design, Manufacturing or Service
Responsibilities.

4.1 GM WORKSTATION HARDWARE CONFIGURATION

Data Owner: John Williams
Requirements documentation can be located on www.gmsupplypower.com DOCUMENT CENTER
ENGINEERING ENGINEERING LIBRARY GLOBAL TECH STANDARDS & REFERENCES
STANDARDS TO EWSS TEMPLATE, or, link through :
http://www.gmsupplypower.com/apps/supplypoweranon/NASApp/spcds/CDSRetrieval?lob=engineering&subnav=library&togglefolder=2857

4.2 UNIGRAPHICS
GM requires all Suppliers that are involved with new product development program design data, including Suppliers
of tooling and fixtures and part manufacturers, to be capable of communicating product and process math data in
Unigraphics

4.3 TEAM CENTER AUTOMOTIVE EDITION (TcAE previously called GM iMAN)

Data Owner: Steve Bieszki
An application based on the Unigraphics' application tool which allows for effective product data storage,
management and concurrent engineering.

4.4 GM/PDL SUPPLIER TOOLKIT AND CUSTOMIZATIONS SUITE

Required for Suppliers use to create DCS compliant files; includes:
GM/PDL Supplier Toolkit A set of Unigraphics NX Open productivity tools developed to automate GMspecific processes and standards. The UG Open Execute License (UG12250) is a prerequisite for the
GM/PDL Supplier Toolkit.
GM Launch Application used at GM to configure and initiate user sessions involving Unigraphics NX and
Teamcenter Engineering Automotive Edition (TcAE)
GM / Unigraphics NX Configuration Files Set of Unigraphics NX configuration files tailored to meet GM
requirements for Unigraphics NX part file development.
UGS PLM Solutions has created an annual subscription offering that allows the download of these programs as
needed by GM Suppliers and GM Joint Ventures. Contact:
Americas:
phone: 800-498-5351
Europe:
phone: 44-1276-705170
Asia-Pacific:
phone: 852-2230-3333

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5 SUPPLIER CONNECTIVITY TEMPLATE

Data Owner: Wayne Didion
Applies to: GMNA Vehicle Engineering
Revision 5.0
Date Approved:
12/6/05

Level of Supplier Collaboration (5.1)

NonSemiFully Collaborative
Collaborativ
Collaborativ
e
e

Required Tools (5.2)

o Math Apps
None
o

EBS Apps

No

Data Transfer Vehicle (5.3)

o Math Data
No
Connection,
AutoWeb
o

EBS Data

Connection
Types (5.4)

KEY:
Math Apps
EBS Apps
Applications
Math Data
EBS Data
Data

AutoWeb
ANX
Internet
Direct
Connect

GM-TcAE,
TcC
Yes

GM TcAE, TcC

Global-TcAE, TcC

Yes

Yes

ANX (min)

Direct Connect

Direct Connect

AutoWeb,
SSL-VPN
T1(Min
1.54MB)
SSL-VPN
Opt-E-MAN
GigaMAN

Direct Connect

Direct Connect

= Team Center Applications

= Engineering Business Systems
= Electronic Design Data
= Engineering Business Systems

# of
users

Connection
Name

Connection
Type

1-2

T1/DS1
(ANX)
T3/DS3
(ANX)
*Opt-EMAN
*Opt-EMAN
*Opt-EMAN
*Opt-EMAN
*GigaMAN

T1 Min
1.54MB/s
T3/DS3
44.736MB/s
Fast Ethernet
10MB/s
Fast Ethernet
50MB/s
Fast Ethernet
100MB/s
Opts 250MB/s

3-10
5-25
25-50
50100
100150
150+

Gig 1000MB/s

NOTE: *Service is only available in a limited area

5.1 LEVEL OF SUPPLIER COLLABORATION

5.1.1 Teamcenter Automotive Edition (TcAE) math collaboration levels provide acceptable data
integration/interaction service level options:
No Collaboration - GM initiated pull/push of data from GM database to Supplier
Semi-Collaboration Supplier initiated (via TcAE client) pull/push (import/export) of data from a GM database to
Supplier.
Full-Collaboration Real-time, interactive, data sharing within a common GM database, or via Global TcAE
(formally referred to as DIMAN) which is a complete and autonomous TcAE installation where data is shared
with GM through replication process.
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5.2 REQUIRED TOOLS

5.2.1 Math applications: For purposes of the template these are the math applications considered:
GM Teamcenter Automotive Edition (TcAE) Client: Client is connected directly to TcAE database
over the networks connection.
Global Teamcenter (TcAE): Complete, autonomous TcAE installation data distributed through replication.
This option is negotiated on a case by case basis with General Motors.
Teamcenter Community (TcC): A TcAE tool enabling real time collaboration
5.2.2 Engineering Business System Applications (EBS): These are other GM applications identified by the
Global Access Process Team which approves access on a case by case basis. The Vehicle
Engineering Business Systems Applications by Supplier Integration Level chart (Illustration 6) outlines
templated business application needs of a supplier based on supplier integration level.

5.3 DATA TRANSFER VEHICLE

How data is communicated between GMNA and its suppliers.
5.3.1 No connection supplier will not have electronic data connection to GM.
5.3.2 AutoWeb no direct connection to GM. Supplier is connected to a mailbox system to trade data with GM.
(See Illustration 2)
5.3.3 ANX no direct connection to GM. Instead, suppliers and GM communicate via a Closed Proprietary
Network (See Illustration 3)
5.3.4 Direct Connect supplier is connected directly to GM systems. Real-time access to GM business
systems.
5.3.5 SSL-VPN - The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a simple-to-implement
remote access solution. It provides real-time clientless browser access via the internet to Web
applications and file shares within the GM Network. (See Illustration 5)
GM Powertrain Note: Most suppliers function as non-collaborative suppliers using the Autoweb mail box with
GM Powertrain performing the export and import functions with the GM Powertrain TcAE database. Certain
suppliers do have access to GM Powertrain TcAE database

5.4 CONNECTION TYPES

Types of connection forms that are allowed in the template. (See Illustration 1)
5.4.1 Electronic Mailbox: though possessing a much lower transfer rate than a Direct Connection, this push/pull
access would be ideal for a supplier that has very few file transfers.
5.4.2 Extranet: a collaborative network that uses Internet Technology to link businesses with their suppliers,
customers or other businesses that share common goals. Extranets are usually routed through a third
party (i.e., ANX).
5.4.3 Direct Connection (Pt-to-Pt): (See Illustration 4): In a direct connect environment the supplier and GM are
directly connected by one of the following types of services: Opt-E-MAN or GigaMAN. Suppliers should
balance the needs of their business with the bandwidth requirements of this chart. Actual costs incurred
will depend upon rate, distance, support option and vendor pricing at time of order. Supplier must continue
to provide management / support on remote end of connection.
.

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6 GLOBAL EXTENDED ENTERPRISE SUPPORT (GEES) CROSS ENTERPRISE

Data Owner: Wayne Didion
Applies to: GMNA Vehicle Engineering
GEES supports the documentation and production checkout of specific program-supplier interactions that address
electronic digital data exchange and collaboration. It offers help desk function in support of on going program
execution of the interaction processes, and provides general information and additional contacts for related support
within GM. GEES Help Desk Phone Numbers: 888-238-1119 or +1 586-986-5843
GEES FOCAL POINT contacts will assist suppliers in the process and application of connections to their sites for
ANX, AutoWeb, GM TcAE and Unigraphics. Appropriate contact information for the specific application and/or site is
available through the GEES Help Desk: 888-238-1119 or +1 586-986-5843

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Illustration 2: Example Mailbox Connection
OEMs

VPNs

Suppliers

ANX

Encrypted FTP
OEM Data
E-Business
OEM Standards

Ethernet

Ethernet

ISDN and V.90

dialup

Firewall
LAN

AutoWeb
UK

DMZ

AutoWeb
Japan

Internet

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AutoWeb
Standby
Server

AutoWeb
US

SecurID
Mailboxes
CAD Exchange
Standards
User Data
Oracle

AutoWeb
Archive
Server

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Illustration 6
Vehicle Engineering Business Systems Applications by Supplier Integration Level
(based on Sourcing) an Off-Site Engineer Would Need to do Their Job
# This is the list of approved applications that a Supplier may apply for following the existing Registry Process:
- Individuals within a Supplier's organization will NOT automatically receive all these applications.
- Individuals within a Supplier's organization may APPLY for the applications the Supplier's Integration Level is approved for.
# This meets Application Request Requirements by using the Data Access Request Form (DARF) at a templated level.

Vehicle Engineering
Business Systems
Applications

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Basic GM Supply Power Engineering Access which includes:

- APM / PEDIS - - Application Processor Module /
Production Electronic Drawing Image System
- GQTS - - Global Quality Tracking System
- PRTS+ - - Prob Resolution Tracking Sys - Partial Access
- EMC - - Electro Magnetic Compatibility Database
- Global Technical Memory / Best Practices
- info Book - - Design & Data Management processes
- GM Powertrain Homepage
- SMAD - - Supplier Math Assessment Database
- GP-11
- MDR - - Math Data Request
- Supplier Math Assessment Database
- MATSPC - - Materials Specs Database

ID Password / Management - via outside Internet access

http://gmid.com/

Dimensional Requirements Standards (GMWs) - via IHS

International Handling Service via outside Internet www.ihs.com

Optional on case-by-case basis

ADVMS - - Analysis / Development / Validation Mgt System

PRTS+ Full Function

GPIM - - Global Production Info System for PADs - APM subset

E - - E Squared

VIS - - Vehicle Information System - installed ONLY for the specific

program a supplier is working on.

Optional on case-by-case basis

TcC - - Teamcenter Community

GDM - - Global Document Mgt system for PAD Archive Data

GPDS - - Global Product Description System

GSTS - - Global Status and Timing System

GBOM - - Global Bill Of Material

GM Knowledge Center Training Data Base

Optional on case-by-case basis

Optional on case-by-case basis

Last Revision: Tuesday 12 December 2006 (Bob Bjurman)

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Optional on case-by-case basis