1. Package Engineering Container Design Request (CDR) Reference Guide
March 2015

2. Various features of CDR History section Service Packaging Instructions
Reference Guide Outline
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

3. Starting the Process
For new model parts, send an to Package Engineering with a subject of “CDR Quoting”
Required information
Part number(s) to quote packaging specification
5 digit supplier code and location code (if applicable)
addresses of required contacts (for access to system)
Contract number
ONLY include the required information
No attachments or other information
s in the incorrect format will not be reviewed
Do NOT copy (CC) your Package Engineer on the
“TRM” is used as a place holder for all trim colors

4. Once the request is sent to mpe@fcagroup
Once the request is sent to the Package Engineer will generate the CDR and an will be sent
The link for this is specific for this first time. It brings you to your user profile

5. User Profile

6. Once your profile has been updated, go directly to the login page
CDR Website
Once your profile has been updated, go directly to the login page

7. CDR Website
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

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

9. Service Desktop
To begin entering packaging information, select the corresponding “Edit” button

10. Entering Information
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

11. Part 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

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

13. Unitized Primary Container Information (Unit)
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

14. Adding Dunnage 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

15. Unitized Shipping Container Information (Pallet)
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

16. 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

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

18. The generated approval is what is required to PPAP
Approval Process
If there are no issues or concerns with your proposed packaging and cost, an will be generated indicating an approval
The generated approval is what is required to PPAP
Disapprovals also generate an along with a reason given by your packaging engineer
Approved packaging costs will be added to your contract

19. Copy Packaging
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 AA to AB) and the “AA” was previously approved, copy packaging and you will receive an automatic approval

20. Copy Packaging Select “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

21. Copy Packaging 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
Select “Copy Packaging Submission”
Select “OK”
Selecting “Same Packaging & Cost” is required to receive an automatic approval when parts are nic’ed up

22. Copy Packaging
The Submission Type shows the part number selected to copy from
Select “Save and Continue”
Select “Submit” on the last page

23. New Model Packaging Approval Process
Supplier sends required information to
Supplier receives indicating assigned work
Supplier completes and submits web form for approval
Package Engineering approves
Supplier receives generated indicating approval
Supplier’s contract is updated
Package Engineering disapproves
Supplier receives generated indicating disapproval
Revise specifications/cost

24. CDR Features
History Search
Shows a list of packaging specifications which were previously submitted, approved or disapproved
If your was not on the initial to have access, you will not see the part
Suppliers will not have access to all of the drop down options

25. Service Packaging Instructions
CDR Features
Service Packaging Instructions
Shows diagrams and descriptions of common materials used for packaging

26. CDR Features 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