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…
ISO 17025 in automotive – from measuring equipment to measurement uncertainty
Why is ISO 17025 becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry? More and more organizations are asking the same question: is our measurement…
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…
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…
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…
Management review – Effective and without mistakes
Management review is – we dare to call it – the most important activity in quality management system (QMS). It is essential because…
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…
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…