Dana Traction Technologies Group Implements Advanced Real-Time Quality Tracking System to Domestic and Global Suppliers

    FORT WAYNE, Ind., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Corporation's (NYSE: DCN)
Traction Technologies Group announced today that it has fully implemented its
web-based, real-time quality tracking system for advanced measuring of
supplier performance.  The Supplier Management System, which is patent
pending, was presented to suppliers during Dana's supplier conference held at
Dana's Technical Resource Park in Ottawa Lake, Mich., Dec. 13, 2001.
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    The Supplier Management System provides direct access by customers and
suppliers with immediate notification and resolution of supplier issues.
Capabilities include the ability for suppliers to globally access their Parts
Per Million (PPM's), Dana's Non Conformance Material Reports (NCMR), Supplier
Corrective Action Request (SCAR's), improvement plans and other quality
measurements on a real time basis.
    Another innovative feature to the new Supplier Management System is the
ability to link between the performance metrics, problem summary, action and
improvements plans, and all associated pictures and documentation allowing for
significant reductions in response and resolution time pertaining to quality
issues.
    "This initiative will aid us in detecting, resolving, and preventing
quality issues before our products go to market, which will benefit our
customers by reducing the potential for service and warranty issues," said
Ismael Melgar, president of the Traction Technologies Group.
    Added Melgar, "This is the first software we are aware of that affords us
and our suppliers a highly sophisticated means by which to track and measure
quality real-time and on a global scale."
    Dana's Traction Technologies Group consists of 25 manufacturing, assembly,
and research facilities in 16 countries.  The group encompasses a wide variety
of traction-oriented solutions -- from individual components to the gearless
technologies of tomorrow.  Its operations span six continents and are
strategically located to efficiently address the evolving demands of light-
vehicle OEMs.
    The Traction Technologies Group is part of Dana's Automotive Systems
Group, a leading provider of under-the-vehicle integration technology for
automotive manufactures worldwide.  The group offers advanced drivetrain
torque and traction technologies, chassis design solutions, advanced
modularity concepts, complete integrated systems engineering, program and
logistics management, drawing upon a century of vehicular expertise.
Including:  Spicer(R)/Dana axles, drivelines, and structural products;
GETRAG(R) differentials, PTUs, transaxles; Tremec(R) transmissions; Nakata(R)
steering and suspension systems, and FTE(R) brake and clutch actuation
systems.  The group focus is on innovations to improve overall vehicle
handling performance and comfort.
    Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers to vehicle
manufacturers and their related aftermarkets.  Founded in 1904 and based in
Toledo, Ohio, the company operates some 300 major facilities in 34 countries
and employs more than 72,000 people. The company reported sales of
$12.3 billion in 2000. Dana's Internet address is http://www.dana.com .

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