ISO/DIS 9001 Is Out: What’s Really Changing—and What You Should Do Now
On 27 August 2025 the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 9001 (ISO/DIS 9001)was published, opening a formal 12-week ballot and comment period…
Cost of Poor Quality – How to Reduce it?
In a competitive manufacturing environment, understanding the true cost of poor quality (COPQ) is important for any organization striving for long-term success. The…
Human Error – Better to Discipline Staff or Improve the System?
Human error is a frequently cited cause of problems in quality management but is rarely understood in depth. Too often, problem-solving teams focus…
Training Within Industry
How do you effectively get a person to understand and execute a task? In Automotive Manufacturing, many OEM’s use a method called Training…
Warranty management – Legal Requirements
Warranty management – its essence, process in the organization and requirements of a quality management system certified for compliance with IATF 16949 were…
Warranty management – the idea, process and QMS requirements
Warranty… how many of us have needed to return an item which didn’t work the way we expected or was defective after a…
PPAP – Key Process for Quality Assurance in the Automotive Industry
PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) is a crucial procedure in quality management within the automotive industry. It forms the foundation of the quality…
Control Plan
“A control plan is a critical document used in manufacturing to ensure product quality and consistency.” …according to Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)….
Control Charts
Control charts are one of the key tools of statistical process control (SPC), which allows monitoring the stability and capability of production processes….
Leadership Responsibilities in IATF 16949
In demanding automotive manufacturing, leadership isn’t just about overseeing operations—it’s about actively shaping a culture of quality and continuous improvement. IATF 16949:2016, the…
Problem Solving Methods – Review of 8D, QRQC and A3
In 2024, the automotive industry’s #1 nonconformity (due to its frequency) in third-party IATF 16949 audits was problem solving. It can therefore be…
Understanding Special Characteristics
To maintain high-quality standards organizations are designating Special Characteristics (SCs). They play a crucial role in ensuring product safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction….