1. Supplier Change Request Portal
August 2015

2. Supplier Change Control
We recognize that continuous improvement efforts at our suppliers may require changes to manage cost, quality, delivery, and technology.
However, implementation of unapproved changes can have unintended effects on our products and therapies, our operations and, more importantly, our customers and patients.
Suppliers must notify Medtronic of changes made to materials, products, or processes.

3. Role of the Supplier Provide adequate advanced notification
Establish an effective process for triggering notification of changes to Medtronic
Define proactive process to identify and communicate changes from sub-tier suppliers

4. Process Improvement Plan
We recognize that the current process is burdensome and time consuming
Medtronic is taking steps to standardize and simplify this process where possible
Improve the inputs to the process by providing a standard web based system for Supplier Change Request (SCR) submissions
Increase Supplier visibility to the process with automated notifications

5. 3 Easy Steps for Supplier
Login to Portal
Submit
Request
Monitor Status
Login into website: changerequest.medtronic.com
Complete Change Request & submit
Monitor Status - Medtronic will send you notifications for the following:
Receipt of completed request
When a Medtronic change owner is assigned
Approval or disapproval of change

6. Content Needed for a Change Request
Change Details
Information to describe the change and reason(s) why the change is being made
Change Evaluation
What has been done to evaluate the change and effect on product performance
Medtronic Impact
What Medtronic sites and business units will be impacted by the change
The timing associated with the change
Supplier contact information
Name, address, phone number, etc.

7. Benefits to the Supplier
Standardized submission process for Medtronic
Standard web form to submit change request
Visibility and notification of status updates
Traceability to submitted changes

8. Implementation Details
Begin using the web form and process immediately.
If your quality agreement stipulates specific functions be notified of change requests (i.e. buyers, supplier owners), please list them in the Medtronic preferred contact section of form.
Contact your Medtronic sourcing partner or supplier quality contact if you have questions.