In parallel with permanent corrective actions (PCA), we must also focus on preventive actions implemented in step D7 of the 8D report, which ensure that the problem does not reoccur.
PPM Analysis Explained: Risk Assessment for 0-km and Warranty Returns
PPM analysis is one of the risk assessments that an organization can use to calculate the potential for non-conforming products during cooperation with OEMs.
LPA – Layered Process Audit: Why It’s 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 in Compliance with IATF 8.6.2 Requirements and CSRs
Product validation in the pre-launch phase is one of the supplier's activities that is also performed during current production, as required by IATF 8.6.2 and individual customer CSRs.
Stellantis-FCA: What Documents Should a Production Plant Receive from Engineering and Sales Departments?
Starting cooperation with Stellantis-FCA, each plant should receive the appropriate documentation from its engineering and sales departments to facilitate cooperation during the pre-launch and current production phases.
Ishikawa Diagram: How to Effectively Perform Root Cause Analysis
The Ishikawa diagram, also known as the 'fishbone,' is an effective quality tool that, due to its simplicity and quick learning curve, enables plant teams to solve problems more efficiently.
Production Capacity: Best Practices for CAT, 2TP and Run@Rate Execution
The supplier's production capacity assessment is a crucial activity during a new launch. In this article, we present best practices to help you better prepare for the client’s visit.
50 Essential Automotive Terms and Abbreviations for Suppliers
Working as an automotive supplier, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the vocabulary used in daily operations. In this article, we present terms and abbreviations that can facilitate the work of every engineer.
OEM Customer Audit: How to Prepare a Scrap Isolator and Maintenance Area
Scrap Isolator and Maintenance are two of many areas that the OEM customer representative verifies during the process audit. In this article, we suggest how to prepare them properly for this activity.
Four Days with Dr. Deming: A Must-Read for Engineers and Beyond
"Four Days with Dr. Deming: A Strategy for Modern Methods of Management" is a must-read for every engineer, introducing the philosophy that transformed the approach to quality issues in the automotive industry.