VDA MLA – Maturity Level Assurance Training
How to effectively manage a project?
Taking responsibility for tasks as a supplier and as a customer simultaneously!
The VDA Maturity Level Assurance (MLA) is a standardized approach developed by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) to manage and control new product and process development projects. This method focuses on achieving sustainable improvements in the quality of supplied parts by ensuring process-accompanying assurance of product maturity at the start of production. The training provides participants with the necessary knowledge and competencies to implement the VDA MLA standard effectively within their organizations.
Training Program Highlights
- The context of project management in the automotive industry
- Introduction to the VDA MLA: background, objectives and benefits
- Communication between customer and supplier in connection with product risk classification
- Detailed explanation of the maturity level method, including assessment, content, control and reporting systems
- Understanding the importance of initial situations and contexts in project management.
- Methods and foundations for ensuring the maturity level.
- Risk classification A/B/C – criteria and assessment
- Overview of the requirements of the ML0-ML7 maturity levels and its application in the supply chain
- Application of the measurement criteria at different maturity levels
- Identification and management of typical conflicts of interest in project development
Training objectives
The primary goal of this training is to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the VDA MLA method, enabling them to implement structured project management approaches that lead to improved product quality and reliability. By mastering the maturity level assurance process, organizations can enhance cooperation and communication in complex product engineering projects, particularly within the automotive supply chain.
Target Audience
This training is designed for professionals involved in:
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Product Development
- Process Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
- Purchasing and Procurement
Participant Benefits
- Enhanced ability to manage and control new product development projects using the VDA MLA method.
- Improved skills in assessing and ensuring product maturity levels throughout the development process.
- In-depth understanding of measurement criteria and their application in project assessments.
- Capability to identify and address potential risks and conflicts in project management proactively.
Organizational Benefits
- Implementation of a structured and standardized approach to project management, leading to higher product quality and reliability.
- Enhanced cooperation and communication within complex product engineering projects involving multiple supply chain participants.
- Early identification and mitigation of project risks, resulting in reduced development time and costs.
- Strengthened compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements.
Qualification confirmation
E-certificate
Training duration
2 days x 7 hours
Training price
In order to get an offer please send a request to: contact@qualitywise.pl.
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Contact
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