Homologation in Automotive – A Complete Guide for Suppliers
In the past, suppliers often saw homologation as the final administrative step before product launch – a box to tick once design and…
Cybersecurity in the Automotive Industry According to TISAX (VDA ISA)
TISAX is a result of why cybersecurity in automotive is no longer optional. Why? The automotive industry is in the midst of a…
VDA 6.8 – Supply Chain Process Audit
In May 2024, the new standard VDA 6.8 – Supply Chain Process Audit was introduced. Developed by the German Association of the Automotive…
Competencies in Quality Management System
Competencies and Quality Management System (QMS) – is there a connection?In the automotive industry, QMS ensures high product quality and compliance with standards….
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)….