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….
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…
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…
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…
VDA 6.3 – changes in process audit requirements
VDA 6.3 is an in-depth process-based audit tool developed by VDA-QMC. It is applied by German automotive industry for organizations in the supply…
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,…