New Supplier Approval: The following steps must be executed to approve a new directmaterial supplier to do business with Rexnord.8.1.1 Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to regulate the protection ofbusiness information before engaging in detailed discussions.8.1.2 Supplier Profile8.1.3 Supplier Assessment8.1.3.1 Supplier Self-Assessment (performed by supplier)8.1.3.2 On-Site Assessment (performed by Rexnord Supplier Quality)8.1.4 Supplier Quality Manual (SQM) A copy of this manual will be provided.8.1.5 Request for Proposal (RFP) A supplier may then be asked to complete aRequest for Proposal to gauge future potential.