In above article, we present second part of the series related to English phrases and abbreviations for suppliers producing components for automotive.
Flowchart – how to visualize production operations
Flowchart, next to PFMEA and Control Plan, is one of the three basic documents created by the plant during pre-launch, so it's worth remembering a few rules when defining it.
What preventive actions can be implemented in D7 – Methodology 8D
Parallel to permanent corrective actions (PCA), we must also remember about preventive actions that are implemented in step D7 of the 8D report, which give us confidence that the problem will not reoccur.
PPM analysis – statistical risk assessment for 0-km and warranty returns
PPM analysis is one of the risk assessments that can be used by an organization to calculate potential non-conforming products during cooperation with OEM's.
LPA – Layered Process Audit – why it is worth performing
Even though Layered Process Audit (LPA) is not directly required by the IATF, some clients may require it through CSR's. Implementing LPA enables organizations to attain numerous significant cost-reduction benefits.
Layout Inspection and Functional Testing according to IATF 8.6.2 requirement and CSR’s
Product validation in pre-launch phase is one of the supplier's activities, which are also performed during current production within IATF 8.6.2 requirement and individual customer CSR's.
Stellantis-FCA – what documents production plant should receive from their engineering and sales department
Starting cooperation with Stellantis-FCA, each plant should receive appropriate documentation from its engineering and sales department, which will facilitate cooperation during pre-launch and current production phase.
Ishikawa Diagram – how effectively perform root cause analysis
Ishikawa diagram, also known as the "fishbone", is a great quality tool which, thanks to its simplicity in quick learning, allows the plant team to solve problems more effectively.
Production capacity – best practices during CAT ex-PDR, 2TP, Run@Rate performing
The supplier's production capacity assessment is an essential activity during a new launch. In the article, we present the best practices that will allow you to better prepare for it before the client's visit.
50 automotive terms and abbreviations for suppliers
Working as automotive supplier, it's worth familiarizing with vocabulary that is used in everyday work. In the article, we present terms and abbreviations that facilitate the work of every engineer.
