Setting SMART Quality Objectives
“Let’s be SMART this year!” … Always when beginning new year, some of us are asked to consider and refocus our attention on…
Supplier management – How to work with suppliers in the automotive industry
An organization certified for compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949: 2016 is obligated to make a certain solutions for supplier management. These…
MSA – a comprehensive overview based on AIAG and VDA 5 standards
How does the automotive industry know that the measurement results obtained are reliable? Simply put, through “MSA.” Measurement Systems Analysis plays a key…
Technical Cleanliness based on VDA 19 Standards
In the world of manufacturing, especially in sectors like automotive, aerospace, and electronics, the concept of technical cleanliness is critical. Therefore it should…
Quality policy – how to write it effectively?
The quality policy is the most important document in the quality management system of every organization. Organizations certifying their quality management systems for…
Problem solving
Maintaining high standards of quality built upon IATF 16949 standard shall ensure consistency and excellence in automotive manufacturing processes. Within this standard, point…
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…
IATF auditor ’s hints – before they will audit you!
The automotive industry is very demanding. It is necessary to ensure “high” quality of products with on time delivery, focusing on continuous improvement…
Statutory and regulatory requirements in IATF 16949:2016
Recently, I have devoted a little more attention to statutory and regulatory requirements as part of ensuring compliance with legal requirements and product…
Customer satisfaction – quality management system foundation
Customer satisfaction is essential to the success of the organization. It is a key indicator of organizational monitoring. In the quality management system…
Customer complaint –what shall we do?
As an organization certified to ISO 9001: 2015 and IATF 16949: 2016, we have certain obligations towards the client. First, we are obliged…
Balanced scorecard – strategic management tool in a favour of quality management
At the very beginning, I would like to mention that this article was inspired by my followers in social media. Last days I…
