You Found the Gaps – How to Turn Audit Findings into Everyday Readiness
The audit is over. Your organization has received the report, and the findings have been entered into a tracker with owners and deadlines….
The Most Common Gaps Before an Audit – and Why They Do Not Start in the Quality Department
When an external audit – such as a customer or certification audit – is approaching, many organizations activate the same mechanism. The quality…
Audit Readiness – How to Identify Gaps Before the Auditor Does
Audit readiness often becomes a priority only when the audit date is already approaching. Suddenly, the FMEA needs updating. Someone starts checking for…
CQI Special Processes – How to Effectively Implement AIAG Assessments?
In many automotive organizations, IATF requirements related to manufacturing process audits and CSR expectations, as well as AIAG CQI special processes guidelines, exist…
Supplier Audit in Times of Supply Chain Instability
Imagine a scenariowith supplier audit that is no longer exceptional in the automotive industry. An OEM shifts volumes from week to week. Purchasing…
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…
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…
Layered Process Audit in the Automotive Industry
Layered Process Audit (LPA) is one of the methods used in the automotive manufacturing world to maintain high quality standards. This article delves…
Gemba walk – we invite you to “the real place”
First of all, most people do not know what Gemba walk means, unless you’ve worked in Japanese manufacturing or are a keen student…
Internal auditor in the automotive industry – competences
The automotive industry is one of the most dynamic and demanding industries in the world. The supply chain must meet increasingly higher standards…