Trainings

8D method

The 8D method is an important part of a problem solving process according to IATF 16949, but is also a good and useful way for ISO 9001 to implement the requirements for the identification and implementation of corrective actions.

Auditing Automotive Core Tools

According to IATF 16949, auditors must be qualified to audit the requirements of IATF 16949. The so-called core tools APQP, FMEA, MSA, PPAP and SPC, as described in the corresponding volumes of the US automotive association AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) and in various volumes of the VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie), are also part of IATF 16949 and the respective applicable rules. In principle, IATF 16949 also already requires that necessary competencies be identified and that training or other measures be provided.

Automotive Core Tools

Increasingly stringent quality requirements coupled with ever shorter development times and ever greater cost pressure are presenting the automotive supply industry with major challenges. To meet these challenges, a methodical approach is essential in all phases of the product development process.

Special features

Dealing with special features, which – depending on the customer designation – also include critical features, important features, significant features, safety features, etc., is a core requirement of IATF 16949 that runs through the entire product realization process. On the one hand, special features are specified by the customer, but on the other hand, the supplier is also expected to identify special features himself on the basis of his expertise.

CSR Individual

Customer Specific Requirements → CSR are customer-specific additions and interpretations of standard requirements of IATF 16949. As a rule, they are part of customer contracts and are therefore binding for the company. Accordingly, in addition to the requirements of IATF 16949, they are considered essential components of the company’s own QM system and must also be evaluated in internal system and process audits.

FMEA according to VDA / AIAG:2019

On 03.06.2019 the new harmonized FMEA (according to AIAG and VDA) has been published.

The FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) method is a cross-departmental risk analysis that accompanies development and planning in product and process development. It is used for the early detection and avoidance of potential defects and their causes.

Innovation management: discovering and implementing new business opportunities

The ability to develop and manage innovations is crucial for the survival and growth of companies in our time of rapid technological progress and permanently changing customer preferences. Without appropriate innovation capabilities, more and more companies will fail to meet the challenges of the market. Yet, in many companies, innovation activities often take place in an ad-hoc manner.

Concept 3 x 3 – Qualify operational QA personnel

Customer specific requirements

The saying “customer requirement beats standard requirement” is more relevant than ever. In the automotive industry in particular, there are additional requirements in the form of core tools on the one hand and many individual specifications from individual customers along the supply chain on the other.

MSA - Measurement System Analysis

The automotive regulations require that only capable test equipment and test systems are used for quality tests. This applies in particular when safety-relevant characteristics are the focus of the Q tests, because without confidence in test procedures and results, there is a risk that incorrect conclusions will be drawn.

PPAP / PPF

The initial sampling process according to PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) respectively according to VDA 2 (PPF) is a structured procedure for the sampling of series parts in the automotive supply industry.

Project management

There are a large number of tasks in every company which, due to their complexity, can no longer be carried out individually, in day-to-day business or as part of everyday processes. In order to successfully implement such tasks, effective project management is required.

Process management

The process idea, i.e. the recognition of processes in a company and the management of these processes, is already part of various management system standards such as ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949. At the latest, a management system must be designed and implemented in a process-oriented manner. Many things can be done wrong when defining, introducing and managing processes. This makes it all the more important to understand the basics of process management.

Risk management in processes

The management of risks, i.e. the systematic identification of risks and the planning of suitable measures for dealing with risks, has so far played (hardly) any role in the world of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

SPC – Statistics Process Control

The monitoring and control of production processes often requires the use of useful statistical methods. But which statistical methods are suitable for my processes and how do I use them in a target-oriented way?

Worker self-check

In modern factories, worker self-testing is becoming increasingly important. With the help of suitable methods and tools as well as the necessary background knowledge regarding testing, handling of test equipment and statistical principles, the basis for implementation is laid.