Incoming Inspection is designed to detect non-compliant parts from sub-suppliers before they reach the production line. When planning this process, it is important to understand strategies that can enhance its management.
FMEA: Introduction to key Risk Analysis in Automotive
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is an analytical technique that combines technology and implementation team experience. It is used to predict and identify failure modes in a product or process.
Cartoon Engineering – What it Is & How to apply It in Process Improvement
Cartoon Engineering, also known as mock-up, is a key tool in process improvement, helping companies visualize, test, and optimize solutions effectively.
CQI-15 2nd Edition: Key Updates and Industry 4.0 Challenges
The second edition of the CQI-15 manual covers the latest and most widely used welding methods and techniques, ensuring a consistent management system for welding processes in production facilities and services.
DOJO – How to effectively perform onboarding for production employees
The term "DOJO" comes from Japanese and defines a place for combat sports training. The automotive industry borrowed this phrase and used it for onboarding training of production employees. The core idea is to transfer all necessary knowledge "off the production line" before the employee starts working in the standard cycle at their station.
Risk Analysis in relation to ISO 9001 and IATF requirements
Risk analysis involves defined activities aimed at achieving better results for the production facility. It is also important to properly integrate these activities into the Quality Management System (QMS) in relation to the given business processes.
Failure Action Effectiveness Chart: When to Apply It During Claims Management
The use of this document is referenced in both the VDA Field Failure Analysis (FFA) manual and various customer standards. It is primarily noted by BMW and Daimler, which list the Failure/Action/Effectiveness Chart as a key tool for managing warranty returns.
PPAP Samples: What you need to know before shipment planning for customer approval
The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is one of the key activities in the pre-launch phase. It also serves as the culmination activity for Advanced Quality Planning (APQP). To properly prepare for PPAP, we should remember a few basic rules.
50 Essential Automotive Terms and Abbreviations for Suppliers – Part IV
In the above article, we present the fourth part of the series related to English phrases and abbreviations for suppliers producing components for the automotive industry.
8D Report – Closing Audit
The last step in problem-solving using the 8D methodology is Step D8. This step refers to the recognition of the team's contribution. One of the activities associated with this step is the Closing Audit, which ensures the effectiveness of the analysis.
