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…
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…
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…
How to prepare for the audit? – a question to 3rd party auditor
The automotive industry is very demanding: it is necessary to ensure “high” quality of products with on time delivery, focusing on continuous improvement…
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…
Documented information – requirements in quality management system
Organizations certified for compliance with ISO 9001 certainly know very well the requirements of clause 7.5 “Documented information”. It is the essence of…
Statutory and regulatory requirements in IATF 16949:2016
Recently, I have devoted a little more attention to statutory and regulatory requirements as part of ensuring compliance with legal requirements and product…
Processes – what is not discussed and is extremely important
When designing a process, we usually think about specific requirements set for it, for example, under the ISO 9001: 2015 standard. It defines…
Process – how to design it to manage it effectively
The essence of processes presented in the article on the process approach largely relates to the requirements for processes. In this article, I’ll…
Process approach – 7 reasons why it is the most important quality principle
Just as each gear contributes to the operation of the mechanism, each process identified in the organization contributes of its effects. In this…
Quality management system – what is it and why does it matter?
You don’t even know how hard it was for me to decide on the first article for you! Many people already have a…