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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Quality objectives – results to achieve in the quality management system
Entering the New Year for many organizations means a summary of activities in QMS for the previous year. At the same time, it…
Audit – do not look for nonconformities!
Have you ever felt a feeling of insecurity and stress hearing that an audit is coming? Moreover, you must take part in it…
Process Monitoring – Process Management with Use of Indicators
Process-managed organizations are required to use process monitoring (process-oriented management approach is discussed here and monitoring basics here ). For this purpose, they use…