Supplier requirements
Partners in quality
We expect our suppliers to uphold world-class standards in their quality systems and control to ensure:
- Compliance with IATF 16949 expectations
- Move towards a Zero defect mindset and systematic failure detection
Danfoss constantly strives for ways to make our production as efficient as possible and to ensure that our products are in line with the customers’ highest expectations.
Our suppliers must offer
- Technological standards corresponding to the requirements of advanced and highly automated production
- A global presence and orientation to meet our logistical needs
- Innovative solutions to products and production
- Strong logistic capabilities
- High-quality products and services
- Competitive pricing practices
Supplier requirements
We require our suppliers to meet our standards in business practices, environmental requirements and labor welfare.
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Danfoss Supplier Quality ManualPDF file 4.9 MBOur Supplier Quality Manual describes Danfoss requirements of potential suppliers including product approvals, non-conformities as well as regulatory and statutory. English version.
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Supplier Quality ManualPDF 5.0 MBThis is the Russian version of the manual 7.5.
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Documents which refer to the Supplier Quality Manual
- Supplier PPAP Requirements
- Appearance Approval Report
- Part Submission Warrant Template
- Supplier Change Request Form
- Control Plan Template
- 8D Problem Solving Documentation Template
- Production Part Approval Material Test
- Production Part Approval Dimension Test
- Production Part Approval Performance Test
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General terms of purchasingPDF file 994 KBThe terms of purchasing makes supplier aware of how to be compliant to Danfoss requirements.
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The Danfoss Negative List on harmful substances and materialsPDF fileIt is our efforts to reduce the use of harmful substances in our production and products.
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Ensuring responsible supplier management
The Danfoss Code of Conduct for Suppliers defines our environmental and social requirements. All suppliers are required to sign the Code of Conduct, and we perform regular supplier audits to verify compliance. Supplier risk assessment forms the basis for measures taken with the individual supplier. The risk assessment model includes the location of the supplier, which ensures that the highest priority is given to suppliers in the areas that pose the greatest risk of non-compliance.
Danfoss Procurement has dedicated specialists to handle supplier assessment. They ensure that the entire supply chain complies with the 10 principles of the UN Global Compact.

Supply Network Collaboration (SNC), Evaluated Receipts Settlement (ERS), Advance Shipping Notification (ASN) and Electronic data interchange (EDI)
Supply Network Collaboration (SNC) is a web-based collaboration platform through which we can provide our direct material suppliers with order and forecasting information.
The platform enables our suppliers to access our orders, Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN), Evaluated Receipts Settlements (ERS), goods receipt dates as well as purchase order history.