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What is the difference between a part with a J1, MC, and RS Program ID?

April 26, 2017difference Id J1 MC program Rs

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What is the difference between a part with a J1, MC, and RS Program ID?

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• For the supplier, there is no difference and they should each be treated exactly the same. • For Ford, there is a difference. • J1 (Job1) Any new parts for a new vehicle will be marked as J1. • MC (Mandatory Change) In this case, a law has been passed that says this part must be in all vehicles on this day and beyond. Prior to that day, Ford can use the old parts. After this day, Ford cannot use the old parts. Ford will pay for all of the old parts the supplier has produced, but Ford has not used. These old parts are then junked. • RS (Resourced) Ford has decided to take a part away from one supplier and give it to another. The new supplier PSWs the part.