JD CROP Supplier Basics
JD CROP Supplier Basics
What Is JD CROP?
The John Deere Cost Reduction Opportunities Process -JD CROP- was created with
the assistance of the supplier council. In this program, suppliers submit proposals for
reducing costs of products or services purchased by Deere. An extension of Deere's cost
management strategies, JD CROP relies on suppliers understanding costs.
Arrangements for sharing implementation costs and resulting savings for accepted
proposals will vary, but JD CROP is intended to benefit both Deere & Company and the
supplier.
JD CROP Goals
Deere's cost-management objective is to offset inflation and reduce costs by an additional
one percent annually. In every case, we expect purchased costs that allow
Deere & Company to compete on a total value basis in our markets.
To reach the cost-management objective, JD CROP suppliers are asked to submit cost
savings proposals annually equal to three percent of their annual sales to the participating
Division.
JD CROP also intends to recognize suppliers and John Deere teams for continuous
improvement in the management of total cost.
Caution
All information displayed in the screen captures is test data only. Actual data is
only available through the JD CROP application.
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Table of Contents
JD CROP Supplier Basics .......................................................................................................... 1
What Is JD CROP? ................................................................................................................ 1
JD CROP Roles ..................................................................................................................... 4
Starting JD CROP .................................................................................................................. 5
Starting JD CROP .................................................................................................................. 5
Selecting Options from the JD CROP Main Menu .................................................................. 6
JD Supply Network Support.................................................................................................... 7
Help Information ..................................................................................................................... 7
Error Messages ...................................................................................................................... 8
Printing Reports...................................................................................................................... 8
JD CROP Suggestions .............................................................................................................11
Searching for Suggestions ....................................................................................................11
Selecting Multiple Suggestions ..............................................................................................13
Viewing Multiple Suggestions ................................................................................................14
Downloading Search Results.................................................................................................16
Viewing Suggestion Information ............................................................................................18
Printing a Suggestion ............................................................................................................20
What if a Search or View Fails? ............................................................................................20
Viewing Additional Suggestions .............................................................................................20
Supplier Contact Information .................................................................................................21
Submitting Suggestions .........................................................................................................22
Suggestion Fields ..................................................................................................................23
Editing a Suggestion .............................................................................................................28
Adding Additional Parts .........................................................................................................29
Deleting Parts ........................................................................................................................30
Adding Comments .................................................................................................................31
Adding/Deleting Attachments ................................................................................................32
Adding Suggestions for Multiple Units ...................................................................................35
View Suggestion Fields .........................................................................................................36
What Happens when the Status Changes? ...........................................................................40
Supplier Summary Report .........................................................................................................41
Displaying the Supplier Summary Report ..............................................................................41
JD CROP Glossary ...................................................................................................................42
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JD CROP and Achieving Excellence
JD CROP is part of the Achieving Excellence process. Suppliers are rated annually relative
to their performance in providing parts or services. Suppliers are evaluated on their efforts
in:

Quality - providing zero defects and raising the standard of performance where it is
mutually agreed that it serves customers' needs and values.
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Delivery - ensuring on-time and correct-quantity performance.

Cost Management - continuously improving costs (by JD CROP efforts and other
initiatives).
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Technical Support - being technically advanced and participating in early supplier
involvement.

Wavelength - being committed to communication, responsiveness, and customer
support.
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Warranty -continuously reducing warranty costs a percentage of annual sales.
How JD CROP Works
Through JD CROP, suppliers will submit cost-reduction proposals to each unit that
purchases their parts or services. For each proposal accepted, the supplier will earn credit
toward its overall three percent goal.
Supplier involvement in JD CROP will be a key aspect of that organization's annual ratings
by John Deere. On a yearly basis, Deere will recognize suppliers making the most
significant cost savings contribution.
Although the emphasis of JD CROP is on bottom-line savings, Deere is interested in
obtaining additional continuous-improvement savings, as well. Suppliers are encouraged to
reduce costs by participating in supplier improvement and development programs,
quality/defect ppm milestones, quality standards registration, target price achievement,
early supplier involvement, electronic data interchange, and similar ways. Deere will assist
suppliers in these efforts.
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JD CROP Benefits for Deere and our Suppliers
JD CROP engages suppliers in the process of saving money for John Deere, but it is also
designed to improve the supplier's return. We encourage suppliers to involve their
employees in preparing proposals, to take part in the review process, and to help implement
approved proposals.
Working together, both Deere and our suppliers will benefit from shared savings, reduced
product costs for customers, increased profitability, and improved communication at all
levels. For suppliers, there also will be the potential for increased John Deere business and
for added involvement in current- and new-product programs.
John Deere is making a tremendous investment in growth, expanding its line of products,
building new facilities, and serving new markets. As our business grows, suppliers who
work closely with us, especially on achieving our cost-reduction goals, should flourish as
well.
JD CROP Roles
There are four different JD CROP roles—Supplier, Deere Employee, Evaluator and
Coordinator. Each user must be defined to one of the JD CROP roles. The user will see
only the screens that apply to their defined role. When you start JD CROP, your userid
identifies the role to which you have been defined.
Supplier Screens
JD CROP Home
Submit Suggestion
Edit Suggestion
View Suggestion
Search Suggestions
Supplier Summary

Suppliers can edit a suggestion while the suggestion status is New. Once the
coordinator has assigned someone to review the suggestion and changed the status to
In Progress, you will no longer be able to edit the suggestion.

Suppliers can add suggestions using the JD CROP Internet application or send
suggestions to the JD CROP coordinator via traditional mail, email or phone calls. The
recommended method is to use the JD CROP Internet application.

Suppliers can add and edit Supplier Contact information for their company at any time by
using the Supplier Profile Internet application.

Suppliers may add and delete file attachments (Supplier Attachments only) to a
suggestion when the status is New.
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Starting JD CROP
Starting JD CROP
Use the steps listed below to start JD CROP.
1. Display the John Deere Supply Network page.

This page is located at https://jdsn.deere.com
2. Type your Deere userid (i.e., aa12345) in the User Name box.
3. Click in the Password box and type your password.
4. Click the Sign In button.
5. Position the mouse over the Business Processes link to
display the Business Processes page.
6. Click the Visit Cost Management link.
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7. Click the JD CROP link.
8. Click the Access JD CROP button. The JD CROP page is displayed

You can
download the JD
CROP manuals
from the JDSN
Resource Center.
Selecting Options from the JD CROP Main Menu
When working in the JD CROP application, click any tab heading to select an option from
the JD CROP Home page.
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JD Supply Network Support
Deere employees and suppliers with access to JD Supply Network can call the Supply
Management Enterprise Support Center at 800-939-1499 for help with applications
available from JD Supply Network. Anyone calling will be asked for his or her userid. In
Europe call 00800.33373.456.
Help Information
Several types of application-specific help links are available in the toolbar at the top of the
page. Click on either contact us or help to access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ),
Glossary and Contact Us tabs.
FAQ Link
Select the FAQ link to display
frequently asked questions about
the application.
Glossary Link
Select the Glossary tab to display
terms used in the application.
Click the Close link to close the Help window and return to the application.
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Error Messages
When an error occurs, a message is displayed at the top of the page in red. The field with
the problem has a red background. Check the illustration below.
Error
Message
Field with a
problem

Click the error number link to display specific
help for the error message.

Click the Close button to close the Help
window for the error message.
Printing Reports
Choose File - Print from the menu or click the Print button in the web browser toolbar to
print any of the reports or pages displayed from the application.
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JDCrop ISST Long Term Agreement
Process Flow
Updated: 10 November 2000
Supplier sends suggestion to
specific unit
Unit
Coordinator
Reviews
Withdraws
Coordinator closes suggestion.
Supplier May Appeal
Coordinator assigns
to Evaluator.
Withdraws
Evaluator
Reviews
Declines
Approves
Evaluator adds comments and sends
suggestion to dept manager.
Supplier receives participation credit.
Coordinator closes suggestion.
Supplier receives participation
credit.
Supplier may appeal.
Dept manager reviews & adds
comments for approval or disapproval.
Coordinator closes suggestion.
Supplier retains participation
credit.
Supplier may appeal.
Declines
Evaluator
reviews
comments
Withdraws
Coordinator closes suggestion.
Supplier loses participation credit.
Supplier may appeal.
Approves
Evaluator sends suggestion to
accounting
Accounting reviews & adds
comments for approval or
disapproval.
Declines
Evaluator
reviews
comments
Withdraws
Approves
Evaluator sends suggestion to
Information Analysis Manager
Information Analysis Manager
reviews & adds comments for
approval or disapproval.
Declines
Evaluator
reviews
comments
Withdraws
Approves
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& supplier is credited with
Approved Dollars
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JD CROP Suggestions
Searching for Suggestions
As each suggestion is created, it is automatically assigned a unique suggestion number as
the suggestion is added to the system. Suggestion numbers are assigned sequentially and
across units.
To view a suggestion, you must know the suggestion number. Use the steps listed below to
search for suggestions based on one or any of the following criteria – unit, suggestion
status, submitted after and/or submitted before.
1. Click the Search Suggestion tab. The screen illustrated below is displayed.
2. Enter criteria in any of the search fields.

Criteria is not case sensitive.

You can enter criteria in multiple fields.

Use the drop-down list buttons to select default criteria text.

When typing dates, it is necessary to type a 4-digit year.

Days can be typed as 2-digit (02) or 1-digit (2) number.

You may also use the Calendar buttons to choose the date range.

As the system accumulates more suggestions, you will want to add more specific search
criteria to limit the number of suggestions returned.
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3. Click the Retrieve button. The Search Results are displayed beneath the Retrieve
button. You may need to scroll the screen to see them.
You cannot change the order of the search results in JD CROP, but you can download the
data to Excel and sort it any way you wish.
4. Click the suggestion number link to display the suggestion
information.
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Selecting Multiple Suggestions
Check the options listed below for selecting multiple suggestions to be reviewed.

To select multiple suggestions, click the checkbox to the left of each suggestion returned in
the Search Results window.

Click the select all link at the top of the Search Results table to select
all suggestions in the table.

Click the deselect all link to turn off all the checkboxes in the table.
Click the Download Selected to Excel button to download the list of selected suggestions to
Excel.
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Viewing Multiple Suggestions
Use the steps listed below to view multiple suggestions.
1. Display the suggestions you wish to review using the Suggestion Search option.
2. Click the checkboxes to select the suggestions.
3. Click the Review Selected button to display the details for the first suggestion.
4. After reviewing the suggestion, click the next button to display the next suggestion.
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5. Repeat the process until you reach the last suggestion.
Once you've moved to the next suggestion, use the previous button to return to the
suggestion previously viewed.
6. The last suggestion in the group of selected suggestions contains only a Previous
button rather than a Next button. Select a tab heading to return to another page within
JD CROP.
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Downloading Search Results
When you perform a Suggestion Search, you have the ability to download the search
results to Excel. Once the results are in Excel, you can manipulate the information as
desired. Use the steps listed below to download the data.
Downloaded results open in a new window.
1. Display the Suggestion Search page.
2. Select the appropriate search criteria. Click the Retrieve button to display the results.
3. Select the suggestion checkbox(es) and click the Download Selected to Excel button
at the bottom of the search criteria.

The illustration below shows the claims as they appear in Excel. Format the information
as you wish to see it.
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4. Choose File - Save as from the menu.
5. Change the File name to something you
will recognize.
6. Change the Save as type option to
Microsoft Excel Workbook. It is the
first option in the list.
7. Click the Save button.
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Viewing Suggestion Information
Use the steps listed below to view suggestion information if you know the suggestion
number.
1. Display the JD CROP page.
2. Click the View Suggestions tab. The page illustrated below is displayed.
3. Click in the Suggestion box.
4. Type the suggestion number.
5. Click the retrieve button. The screen illustrated below is displayed.
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6. Click the underlined suggestion number to display the details.
The page illustrated below is displayed.

You have the ability to view the suggestion details with a specific currency.

If the suggestion includes attachments, click the attachment link to view the file
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Printing a Suggestion
If you wish to print a suggestion, click
the Print icon in the browser's toolbar
or choose File - Print from the menu.

You may need to change the printer orientation to landscape depending upon your
browser's default font to fit all the information horizontally on a page

Click the Properties button in the Print dialog box to access the printer's setup
options.
What if a Search or View Fails?
When you search for a suggestion or type a
suggestion number to view a suggestion, JD CROP
displays the error message illustrated at the right if a
match cannot be found.
Change the search criteria or recheck the suggestion number and try again.
Viewing Additional Suggestions
Use the steps listed below to view another suggestion.
1. Click the JD CROP Home tab.
2. Highlight the current suggestion number.
(Click and drag across the suggestion
number to highlight it.)
3. Type a new suggestion number.
4. Click the Retrieve button to display the
suggestion information.
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Supplier Contact Information
All supplier contact information is stored within the Supplier Profile application. You will need
to use Supplier Profile to modify contact information or search for supplier contacts. Assigning
a supplier contact to a suggestion is still done in the JD CROP application on the Submit
Suggestion form. Those individuals having a valid JD Userid and password will be available for
selection as a supplier contact.
You may access the Supplier Profile application from the JD Supply Network home page under
the Our Suppliers tab.
If desired, you may setup the individual(s) with a JD CROP Business Role on the contact
listing to identify them as such.
Those contacts with a JD CROP Business Role will receive company sent communication
related specifically to JD CROP.
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Submitting Suggestions
Only Suppliers and Deere Coordinators can submit suggestions. When submitting
suggestions, some fields are required. If a required field is not completed when you save
the suggestion, the field background will turn red. Use the steps listed below to submit a
suggestion.
1. Click the Submit Suggestion tab. The page illustrated below is displayed.
2. Select the Unit to which you wish to submit the suggestion.
3. Select the Yes /No option if you will be submitting the suggestion to another John Deere
unit.
4. Complete the required fields and any other additional fields whose information is
available. Required fields include Supplier Contact, Estimated John Deere Annual
Savings, Present Method, Condition or Performance Specification, Suggested
Improvement, and Evidence of Cost Reduction.
All the fields in a suggestion are listed on the next several pages.
5. Complete any additional information.
6. Click the Submit Suggestion button to add the suggestion to the JD CROP application.

You CANNOT submit a suggestion until ALL required fields are completed or if you have
entered data incorrectly, such as dates or values.

Error messages appear at the top left corner of the page if there are problems when you
click the Save button. Problem fields display a red background.

Click the Browse button to add a file attachment to the suggestion.

Click the Cancel button if you wish to clear the existing information and start over.

Click the Add Another Part Row button to add additional parts.
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Suggestion Fields
This section of the manual provides a brief description of each field in the Submit
Suggestion. You can also find field descriptions in the Glossary or on-line Help for the
screens.
Suggestion Title
This field displays the title for the suggestion. Please provide the suggestion with a short
description that can be referred to later.
Supplier
This field displays your supplier number and company name.
John Deere Unit
Displays the Unit the suggestion was submitted to.
Submitting to another John Deere Unit?
This field indicates if you will be submitting the suggestion to another John Deere unit.
Primary Supplier Contact /Secondary Supplier Contact
The Primary Supplier Contact field should contain the name of the person at the supplier
company who is responsible for the suggestion. A second contact may be added if
applicable.

A John Deere Evaluator can select a different supplier contact name.

If a supplier contact does not display using the list button, they must be added to the
system using Supplier Profile. The individuals having a valid JD userid and password
will be available for selection as a supplier contact.
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Suggestion Type
This field will display one of several options
representing the suggestion type.
Currency
Use this field to select a specific currency.
Estimated John Deere Annual Savings $
This field should contain the estimated annual savings amount for Deere if this suggestion
is implemented. If the suggestion is carried over from a previous year, this field cannot be
updated.
Estimated John Deere Investment $
This field should contain the estimated dollar investment required by Deere to implement
this suggestion.
Estimated Supplier Investment $
This field should contain the estimated dollar investment required by the Supplier to
implement this suggestion.
Actual Supplier's Annual Savings
This field should contain the amount actually saved by the implementation of the suggestion
by the Supplier.
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Part Information
The Submit Suggestion screen allows you to add one part number.
If more than one part number is needed, click the Add Another Part Row button to add
additional parts. There is no limit to the number of parts that can be included with a
suggestion. The table below provides a brief explanation of each field.
Current
JD/Mfg.
Part Number
New JD/Mfg.
Part Number
Part Name
Current Deere
or Manufacturer
part number
New Deere or
Manufacturer
part number
The part's
descriptive
name
Est. Volume
Old Price
(USD)
The yearly
volume with the
Deere unit for
this part
The current
price for the
part
New Price
(USD)
The new
suggested price
for the part
The part number listed does not have to be a Deere part number. If the New JD/Mfg. Part
Number field is used, the old part number must be included in the Current JD/Mfg. Part
Number field.

If you have a suggestion that contains many parts, you may wish to keep track of the individual
parts and prices in an Excel worksheet. Add a note in the Comments field that identifies where
the worksheet is stored if anyone from Deere needs to review it.

The savings and investment information should reflect the entire suggestion, not necessarily
individual parts.

Part prices may contain a maximum of 4 decimal places.

The total savings is automatically calculated using the formula listed below when the suggestion
is saved:
sum((Old Price - New Price ) * Volume )
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Present Method, Condition or Performance Specification
This field is used to describe the present method, condition or performance specification for
the part or process.
Suggestion Improvement
This field is used to describe in detail what can be improved upon with the existing
condition, method or process. If you require diagrams, send then via email, fax or
traditional mail.
Evidence of Cost Reduction
This field is used to provide an explanation of how the suggestion will produce a cost
reduction.
File Attachments
This field is used to attach any files pertaining to the suggestion.
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Comments/Discussion
Use this field to type any comments or information that may be helpful to Deere for when
they review the suggestion being submitted. You can add additional comments to any
suggestion regardless of the suggestion status.
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Editing a Suggestion
Use the steps listed below to edit a suggestion. You can edit a suggestion as long as the
Status is New.
1. Display the appropriate suggestion from the Search Suggestions tab.
2. Click the Edit Suggestion button.
3. Make the necessary changes.
4. Click the Save Changes button.
The Cancel button will not save any changes and return you to the suggestion in a view
format.
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Adding Additional Parts
You can add additional parts to a suggestion when you are creating it or if the suggestion
Status is still New. Use the steps listed below to add additional parts
1. Display the appropriate suggestion.
2. Click the Edit Suggestion button.
3. Scroll to the Add More Parts section of the page.
4. Type the Part Name.
The Current JD/Mfg.Part Number field must be completed if the New JD/Mfg. Part
Number field is used.
5. Type the estimate yearly volume value.
6. Type the current price for the part in the old price field.
Part prices may contain a maximum of 4 decimal places.
7. Type the suggested price in the new price.
8. Click the Add Another Part Row button beneath the Add More Parts table.
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9. Repeat the process to add additional parts.
10. Click the Save Changes button to return to the
Suggestion page.
Deleting Parts
Use the steps listed below to delete a part number while adding or editing part information.
You can only add or edit parts if the suggestion's Status is New.
1. Display the appropriate suggestion.
2. Click the Edit Suggestion button.
3. Scroll to the Edit Delete Current Parts section
4. Click the Delete link of the part you wish to remove from the suggestion
5. Click the OK button to confirm the
deletion.
6. Repeat the steps to delete another part.
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Adding Comments
Suppliers, Coordinators, Evaluators and Other Contacts can add comments. Comments
can be added when the suggestion is created, edited or viewed. Use the steps listed below
for adding comments to a suggestion while viewing a suggestion..
1. Display the appropriate suggestion.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the Comments Discussion section.
3. Type the information you wish to display in the comment.
4. Click the Add Comment button to save the comment

The system is limited to 2,000 characters for all comments at the current time.

At the current time, you cannot edit or delete an existing comment. Be very sure you
really want to add a comment.

You can add comments when you are in the View Suggestion window or the Edit
Suggestion window.
An email message is sent to the Evaluator and Other Contacts when the supplier adds a
comment to any suggestion. Evaluators and Other Contacts are able to stay up-to-date
with information provided by the supplier.
Suppliers will receive e-mail notification when Deere personnel add comments to a
suggestion.
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Adding/Deleting Attachments
Adding Attachments When Creating a Suggestion
Attachments may be added when creating or editing a JD CROP suggestion. Use the steps
listed below to add an attachment when creating a new suggestion. You may also add an
attachment from View Suggestion if the status of the suggestion is Evaluation in Progress
1. Use the Submit Suggestion form to create a new suggestion.
2. Scroll to the File Attachments section.
3. Click the Browse button to locate the file on your own system that you would like to add
to the suggestion.
4. Select the desired file.
5. Click the Open button to add the file
to the suggestion.
6. Click the Submit Suggestion button.
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Adding Attachments from the Edit Suggestion Page
OR
1. Display the appropriate suggestion.
2. Click the Edit Suggestion button.
3. Scroll to the Add File Attachments section located near the bottom of the page.
4. Type the full path to the file, or click the Browse button to navigate to the file and select
it.
5. Click the Save Changes button.

If you add an attachment while creating a new suggestion, clicking the Attachments
button will save the suggestion before moving to the Add Attachments page. Required
fields must be completed before you can add attachments.

The page illustrated below displays.

The attachment is added to the File Attachments window. See the illustration below.

You may add multiple attachments to the suggestion.

Executable files may not be added as attachments.

Click the Save Changes button to return to the Suggestion page.
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Deleting Attachments
A Supplier may delete Supplier Attachments if the suggestion status is New. Use the steps
listed below to delete an attachment.
1. Display the appropriate suggestion.
2. Click the Edit Suggestion button.
3. Scroll to the File Attachments section located near the bottom of the page.
4. Click the delete button.
Click the OK button to confirm the deletion
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Adding Suggestions for Multiple Units
Only suppliers can add suggestions for multiple units. Each unit's suggestion will have a
different suggestion number. Use the steps listed below to add a suggestion for another
unit.
1. Add the suggestion and save it or search for an existing suggestion.
You can add a suggestion to another unit as long as the suggestion's Status is New.
2. Click the Add to Another Unit button. Some of the information in the suggestion will be
copied to the new suggestion. Some fields will be cleared.
If the suggestion is not displayed, you will need to display the appropriate suggestion first.
3. Select the Unit list button.
4. Select the unit to which you
wish to send the
suggestion.
5. Make any needed changes.
6. Click the Submit Suggestion button.
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JD CROP Suggestions
View Suggestion Fields
Additional fields appear when you view a suggestion. Each field is briefly explained below.
Suggestion Title
This field displays a short description that can be used as a reference.
Suggestion Status
This field displays the suggestion's current status.
Supplier
The Supplier field contains the unique number assigned to the supplier by Deere and the
supplier company name submitting the suggestion.
John Deere Unit
This John Deere Unit the suggestion has been submitted to.
Date Written
This date identifies when the suggestion was saved and submitted to Deere.
Date Received (In Process)
This date identifies when the suggestion was changed from New to In Process.
Est. Implementation Date
Date by which Deere thinks the suggestion might be implemented.
Closed Date
This field will be blank until the suggestion is closed. The JD CROP application
automatically generates the closed date when the suggestion is closed. The suggestion is
closed when it is approved, declined or withdrawn.
Supply Base Manager
This field displays Supply Base Manager(s) that may review the suggestion information.
Additional John Deere Contacts
This optional field will list any additional John Deere Contact that may review the suggestion
information.
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Primary Supplier Contact /Secondary Supplier Contact
The Primary Supplier Contact field should contain the name of the person at the supplier
company who is responsible for the suggestion. A second contact may be added if
applicable.
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A John Deere Evaluator can select a different supplier contact name.
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If a supplier contact does not display using the list button, they must be added to the
system using Supplier Profile. The individuals having a valid JD userid and password
will be available for selection as a supplier contact.
Evaluator
This field will display the Deere employee whom has been assigned to review the
suggestion.
Evaluator Resource
Department or phase where the suggestion is currently being reviewed.
Suggestion Type
This field displays the type of suggestion assigned by the Deere employee.
Savings Type
Savings category assigned to the suggestion.
Tracking Number
This field displays information used at Deere to help find the suggestion.
CMS Number
The Cost Management System Number.
Tiered Suggestion?
Tiered suggestions will be given a JD CROP credit of .25% for the year in which they are
submitted. A limit of two Tiered suggestions per fiscal year are allowed. A suggestion may
not be marked as both tiered and non specific.
Commodity Team ID
This field displays information used at Deere to track commodity suggestions.
Non Specific Suggestion?
Non specific suggestions will be given a JD CROP credit of .25% for the year in which they
are submitted. A limit of two non specific suggestions per fiscal year are allowed. A
suggestion may not be marked as both tiered and non specific
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Submitting to another John Deere Unit?
This field indicates if you have or will be submitting the suggestion to another John Deere Unit.
Material Group Description
This field displays the material group description
View suggestion details in the following currency
This field displays the selected currency
Estimated John Deere Annual Savings
This field contains the estimated annual savings amount for Deere if the suggestion is
implemented.
Estimated John Deere Investment
This field contains the estimated dollar investment required by Deere to implement the
suggestion.
Estimated Supplier Investment
This field contains the estimated dollar investment required by the Supplier to implement the
suggestion.
Actual John Deere Annual Savings
The amount actually saved by the implementation of the suggestion by Deere.
Actual Supplier Annual Savings
The amount actually saved by the implementation of the suggestion by the Supplier.
Actual PDP Savings
Field used to store the actual dollars saved for a suggestion. The final, agreed upon
savings amount appears in this field based on established target prices for products. These
savings occur and are captured within the PDP and will not be reflected in direct material
cost reduction savings.
Present Method, Condition or Performance Specification
This field displays the present method, condition or performance specification for the part or
process.
Suggested Improvement
This field displays the detail of what can be improved upon the existing condition, method or
process.
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Evidence of Cost Reduction
This field displays an explanation of how the suggestion will produce a cost reduction.
Part Information
This field displays the part information for the suggestion.
File Attachments
This field displays supporting documents that were added by John Deere and the Supplier.
Comments/Discussion
This field displays comments added by John Deere and the Supplier.
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What Happens when the Status Changes?
Original
Status
Changed
Status
Processes that Occur
Emails Sent
Coordinator
New
(only if the
Supplier sends
a suggestion
through
JD CROP)
New
Evaluation
in Progress

Date received is assigned and participation
dollars are accumulated.
Supplier
Contact
Evaluation In
Progress
Evaluation
Complete

The Evaluator may contact you for more information
or with questions.
Coordinator

The Evaluator will assign an implementation date
and an actual savings figure if the suggestion is
seen as a candidate for approval.
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Withdrawn suggestions are not displayed or used in
any report calculations.

Withdrawn suggestions are not counted in
participation goals.
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The Coordinator changes the suggestion status to
Approved after the suggestion is implemented.
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The Supplier gets credit for participation dollars
and approved dollars.
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New Product Dollars are included in Submitted &
In-Process Dollar totals.
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New Product Dollars are not included in Approved
dollar totals.
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The Coordinator changes the status to Declined
when Deere decides not to implement the change.
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The Supplier gets credit for participation dollars.
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The Coordinator changes the status to Withdrawn.
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The suggestion is subtracted from the count for
participation goals.

The amount of participation dollars for the
suggestion are subtracted from the Supplier's
overall participation dollars.
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Only suggestions marked as either Tiered or Non
specific may be changed from a status of new to
approved.
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Only the Coordinator can change the suggestion
status for Tiered and Non specific suggestions.
New
Evaluation
Complete
Evaluation
Complete
Evaluation
Complete
New
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Approved
Declined
Withdrawn
Approved
Supplier
Contact
Supplier
Contact
Supplier
Contact
Supplier
Contact
Supplier
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Supplier Summary Report
Supplier Summary Report
Displaying the Supplier Summary Report
Use one of the methods listed below to display the Supplier Summary report. This report is
available to everyone who has access to JD CROP.
1. Click the Supplier Summary tab.
2. Select a fiscal year if you wish to view a report for a year, other than the current year.
3. Click the retrieve button. The report will be displayed.
You may need to scroll horizontally to see all the information in the report.
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Annual Savings
Dollars saved by supplier and/or Deere.
Approved
A suggestion where the savings are already being realized and the Supplier gets actual
savings (approved dollars) credit.
Attachments
Documents that contain supporting information for a suggestion.
Carry Forward Credit
The amount of savings from the previous year that is greater than 3%.
Carry Over
Suggestions where Date Received is prior to current fiscal year and the suggestion is still
being evaluated. The Supplier received participation dollars for the fiscal year they have
submitted the suggestion and will receive credit for approved dollars the fiscal year the
suggestion is approved.
Closed Date
Date when the suggestion was approved or declined.
Comments
Information that is added to a suggestion by a supplier or Deere employee. Comments can
be designated as viewable by supplier or only by Deere employee.
Commodity Team Id
An optional field that allows you to add information to be used in tracking commodity
suggestions.
Coordinator
The person at the unit that coordinates the JD Crop process at their unit. Only one
designated Coordinator at each unit.
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Date Received (In Process)
When a suggestion is moved to a status of Evaluation-In-Progress, the date received is
automatically filled in with the current date. At this time, the response due date is calculated
to be current date plus calendar 20 days.
The number of suggestions are related by the following formula –
Suggestions Received + Carry Over = In Process + Approved + Declined
Date Written
This is the date the suggestion was entered into the online system. The suggestion may
have been entered by the Supplier or the Deere Coordinator.
Declined
Suggestions that were not accepted, but were credited for participation dollars.
Deere Investment
Cost to the Deere if the suggestion is implemented.
Dollars Approved
Total Actual Annual Savings for suggestions approved within the current fiscal year.
Dollars PDP Credited
This field appears on all Summary reports used to store the actual dollars saved for a
suggestion. The final, agreed upon savings amount appears in this field based on
established target prices for products. These savings occur and are captured within the
PDP and will not be attributed to direct material cost reduction savings.
Dollars Submitted
Total Estimated Annual Savings for suggestions received within the current fiscal year.
Evaluation Complete
The evaluation of the suggestion is complete. Any recommendations have been entered on
the suggestion and an estimated implementation date has been assigned if known. The
suggestion at this point has been determined to be either accepted or declined.
Evaluation In Progress
This is the status given when an Evaluator has been assigned to the suggestion and the
suggestion is in the process of being evaluated for approval or rejection. When a
suggestions status is moved to in progress determines the date received (in process) and
the Supplier gets credit for participation dollars.
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Evaluation Resource
Department or phase where a suggestion is being reviewed. Various options include
Supply Management, Accounting, Marketing, Testing, etc.
Evaluator
The person who has been assigned responsibility for a suggestion.
In Process
This is a combination of both Evaluation In Progress and Evaluation Complete.
Suggestions that are candidates for approval but need to wait for the implementation date
stay in the In Process status until they are actually implemented.
Implementation Date
Date identifying when the suggestion would be put into effect at Deere.
Multiple Unit Coordinator
A multiple unit coordinator is a JD CROP coordinator who manages several Deere units.
An example would be if someone from Power Systems managed suggestions for Dubuque,
Waterloo and Davenport Works.
New
A suggestion that was received from the Supplier via the web or a suggestion entered by
unit personnel from a paper copy mailed or faxed by the Supplier and is not complete
enough to give the Supplier participation dollars credit. Coordinator may be waiting for
attachments or additional information pertaining to the suggestion.
New Product Dollars
A field that appears on all Summary reports to accumulate dollars. Dollars are calculated as
savings with the PDP and based on target costs. These dollars will NOT be attributed to
direct material cost reductions.
New Product Involvement
Suggestions maybe submitted and marked as non specific. These would be suggestions
not related to the actual product that the submitting supplier provides.
Non Specific
Suggestions maybe submitted and marked as non specific. These would be suggestions
not related to the actual product that the submitting supplier provides. Non specific
suggestions will receive .25% credit towards the fiscal year percent toward goal. Only two
non specific suggestions are allowed per year.
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Other Contacts
John Deere employees that the Coordinator and Evaluator believe should be informed (kept
in the loop) of the progress of the suggestion. These contacts may also be involved in the
decision making process as to whether the suggestion is approved or declined.
PDP Savings
Field used to store the actual dollars saved for a suggestion. The final, agreed upon
savings amount appears in this field based on established target prices for products. These
savings occur and are captured within the PDP and will not be reflected in direct material
cost reduction savings.
PDP Team
Evaluation Resource option which identifies the team of product development and supply
management engineers who design new products, change existing products and determine
form, fit function, and target a part's cost. This team will be evaluating the supplier's
suggestions.
Participation Dollars
Same as dollars submitted, reference definition above.
Percent Approved
Total Actual Annual Saving dollars approved within current fiscal year / Total purchased
dollars from previous year Deere has with Supplier
Percent Carry Forward
The amount of savings from the previous year that is greater than 5%.
Percent Submitted
Total Estimated Annual Saving dollars submitted within current fiscal year / Total purchased
dollars from previous year Deere has with Supplier
Percent Toward Goal
The percent carry forward credit plus the current year percent submitted savings.
Primary Supplier Contact
Name of contact person at the supplier location.
Savings Type
Options available to categorize the type of saving the suggestion can be assigned.
Secondary Supplier Contact
Name of secondary contact person at the supplier location.
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Suggestions Received
Suggestions that were received in the current fiscal year i.e. the date received is within the
current fiscal year.
Suggestion Type
Several options are available to be assigned representing the suggestion type.
Supplier Contact
Name of contact person at the supplier location.
Supplier Investment
Cost to the supplier if the suggestion is implemented.
Supplier Number
Unique number assigned each supplier by Deere.
Supply Base Manager
John Deere employees that the Coordinator and Evaluator believe should be informed (kept
in the loop) of the progress of the suggestion. These contacts may also be involved in the
decision making process as to whether the suggestion is approved or declined.
Tiered Suggestion
Suggestions may be submitted and marked as Tiered. These would be suggestions that a
Tiered I supplier has submitted when acting as a Tiered II supplier. Tiered suggestions will
receive a .25% credit towards the fiscal year percent toward goal. Only two tiered
suggestions are allowed per year.
Tracking Number
Internal numbering format used to identify suggestion. Tracking numbers could be based
on part, model or project numbers.
Withdrawn
Status assigned to suggestions that have been withdrawn from JD CROP for consideration.
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