VDA Field Failure Analysis – How to Analyze Defective Parts from the Market?
VDA Field Failure Analysis is a solution for: when a “broken” part turns out to be fine.Every driver knows this scenario: something rattles,…
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…
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…
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)….
Control Charts
Control charts are one of the key tools of statistical process control (SPC), which allows monitoring the stability and capability of production processes….
Problem Solving Methods – Review of 8D, QRQC and A3
In 2024, the automotive industry’s #1 nonconformity (due to its frequency) in third-party IATF 16949 audits was problem solving. It can therefore be…
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…
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…
Error proofing or mistake proofing?
You don’t have to even know as a user of your vehicle that during manufacturing there were error proofing or mistake proofing solutions…
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…
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…