Project Management According to VDA MLA – How to Manage Risk, Quality, and Customer Trust
VDA MLA addresses a challenge many Quality Managers and project leaders in the automotive industry know too well: “We passed the customer project…
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…
SPC AIAG VDA Yellow Volume – A Complete Guide to Process Stability and Capability
SPC AIAG VDA Yellow Volume makes us to raise the question: is a process with Cpk = 1.75 always safe? In many organizations,…
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,…
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…
Understanding Special Characteristics
To maintain high-quality standards organizations are designating Special Characteristics (SCs). They play a crucial role in ensuring product safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction….
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…
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…
Management Commitment in FMEA: A Recipe for Failure
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a powerful tool utilized by industries worldwide to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks. The risk may…
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…
FMEA in IATF 16949:2016
Risk management, thanks to the amendment of ISO 9001 in 2015, has become an element of organizational culture. This means, in practice, its…