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)….
APQP – project management in the automotive industry
Organizations in the automotive supply chain are required to certify their quality management system for compliance with the requirements of IATF 16949. Of…
Management Commitment in FMEA: A Recipe for Failure
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a powerful tool utilized by industries worldwide to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks. The risk may…
Failure chain in FMEA
Failure chain appears in the context of risk management. Risk management is only possible when it is quantified. Depending on the type of…
FMEA in IATF 16949:2016
Risk management, thanks to the amendment of ISO 9001 in 2015, has become an element of organizational culture. This means, in practice, its…
Core tools – why they are so important?
Organizations in the automotive supply chain are required to certify their quality QMS for compliance with the requirements of IATF 16949. Of course,…