Trainings
From classic auditor training for almost all standards and regulations to method training for the automotive industry, among others - in-house or remote
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.
Find out moreAuditing 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.
Find out moreAutomotive 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.
Find out moreSpecial 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.
Find out moreCQI 23 - Molding System Assessment
Within the CQI standards (Continuous Quality Improvement), the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) of the U.S. automotive industry newly published volume 23 “Special Process: Molding System Assessment” in 2014. This complements the existing CQI volumes on special processes such as CQI-9 Heat Tre...
Find out moreCSR 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.
Find out moreFMEA 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.
Find out moreIATF 16949:2016 – Requirements
The basis for IATF 16949:2016 – which defines quality management in the automotive sector – is the quality management standard DIN EN ISO 9001. Thus, DIN EN ISO 9001 is the trigger for the revision of IATF 16949:2016.
Find out moreInnovation 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.
Find out moreInternal Auditor CSR
Internal audits are important sources of information for assessing the systematic appropriateness and effectiveness of management systems.
Find out moreInternal Auditor ISO 27001:2018
Internal audits are important sources of information for assessing the systematic adequacy and effectiveness of information security management systems.
Find out moreInternal Auditor ISO 14001:2015
Internal audits are important sources of information for assessing the systematic adequacy and effectiveness of environmental management systems.
Find out moreInternal Auditor ISO 27001:2018
Internal audits are important sources of information for assessing the systematic adequacy and effectiveness of information security management systems.
Find out moreInternal Auditor ISO 45001:2018
Internal audits are important sources of information for assessing the systematic adequacy and effectiveness of occupational health and safety management systems.
Find out moreInternal Auditor ISO 50001:2018
Internal audits are important sources of information for assessing the appropriateness and effectiveness of energy management systems and for their continuous improvement.
Find out moreInternal Auditor according to IATF 16949:2016
Internal audits are important sources of information for assessing the systematic appropriateness and effectiveness of QM systems.
Find out moreConcept 3 x 3 – Qualify operational QA personnel
Find out moreCustomer 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.
Find out moreMAQMSR – Minimum Automotive Quality Management Systems Requirements for Sub-Tier Suppliers
MAQMSR is therefore interesting for those companies that are certified according to IATF 16949 and want to further develop their sub-suppliers, as well as for sub-suppliers that do not or not yet want to be certified according to IATF 16949, but want to implement requirements from the automotive industry.
Find out moreMMOG-LE
The Materials Management Operation Guideline / Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) is an evaluation tool designed to help companies in the automotive industry develop and implement world-class logistics processes.
Find out moreMSA - 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.
Find out morePPAP / 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.
Find out moreProduct auditor in accordance with VDA 6.5:2020
Product audits provide important information on the quality of a company’s own products from the customer’s point of view by inspecting them before they leave the company.
Find out moreProject 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.
Find out moreProcess auditor in accordance with VDA 6.3:2023
Process audits provide important information for uncovering risks, weaknesses and potential for improvement in the processes and their interfaces along the value chain.
Find out moreProcess 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.
Find out moreQM Officer ISO 9001:2015
The seminar is aimed at people who are responsible for quality management in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 in small and medium-sized enterprises or who are aiming to do so.
Find out moreRefresher for auditors according to ISO 19011:2018
Refresher course and exchange of experience for auditors in the areas of quality management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety.
Find out moreRefresher-Schulung nach VDA 6.3:2023
Refresher course and exchange of experience for auditors in the automotive sector.
Find out moreRisk 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.
Find out moreSCC – SCP
The SCC training of operationally active employees and managers according to the SCC/SCP set of rules is prescribed by many companies. Therefore, the operationally active employees and managers concerned require an SCC certificate.
Find out moreSPC – 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?
Find out moreEnvironmental Management Officer ISO 14001: 2015
The seminar is aimed at people who are responsible for environmental management in accordance with ISO 14001:2015 in small and medium-sized enterprises or who are striving to do so.
Find out moreVDA 6.4:2017 – Requirements
The basis for VDA 6.4:2017 – which specifies quality management for suppliers of production equipment in the automotive sector – is the quality management standard DIN EN ISO 9001.
Find out moreWorker 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.
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FAQs Training
Why training can be so important? Because: Attending seminars, events and courses offers employees an important look beyond their daily work. Through contact with colleagues, employees of other companies and through the input of external speakers, new impulses can be absorbed and incorporated into one's own work.
Employees who receive regular training bring new knowledge and skills to the company that allow it to stand out from its competitors. By improving competitiveness, companies can be successful in the long term, secure jobs and increase the satisfaction of their own employees.
Yes, because training can have a variety of benefits. The possible advantages of regular employee training at a glance:
- Higher performance
- More productivity
- Acquiring new skills
- Higher motivation
- Increased employee satisfaction
- Lower employee turnover
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