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…
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…
Rework and repair – how to distinguish?
It is not always possible to produce a product that complies with the requirements. It is natural in such a situation that the…
Top 10 minor nonconformities in IATF 16949 audit in 2021
In the previous article, I presented “Top 10 major nonconformities in the IATF 16949 audit in 2021”. But as we know, according to…
Top 10 major nonconformities in IATF 16949 audit in 2021
Organizations in automotive shall be audited by third party auditors to maintain quality management system certification according to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949….
Supply chain – which requirements shall be communicated to the external providers?
An organization certified for compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949: 2016 is obligated to make a certain solution for supply chain management….
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 specific requirements – what is it?
The automotive industry is a demanding industry: it is necessary to ensure “high” quality of products with timely delivery, focusing on continuous improvement…
Core tools – why they are so important?
Organizations in the automotive supply chain are required to certify their quality QMS for compliance with the requirements of IATF 16949. Of course,…
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…