Ensuring product safety according to IATF 16949
Strahinja Stojanovic
Surprisingly, most of the questions I receive every day regarding IATF 16949 are not about core tools, or any other...
Surprisingly, most of the questions I receive every day regarding IATF 16949 are not about core tools, or any other aspect of the standard, but rather about the product safety. One of the many additions...
Establishing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in IATF 16949
Listening to the voice of the customer is what Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is all about. The purpose of...
Listening to the voice of the customer is what Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is all about. The purpose of APQP is to get a clear understanding of customer wants, needs, and expectations regarding the...
What is FMEA, and how to apply it in IATF 16949
Every year we hear news about some big recall in the automotive industry. The main purpose of FMEA (Failure Mode...
Every year we hear news about some big recall in the automotive industry. The main purpose of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) is to help us foresee those failures and take actions to prevent...
How to establish QMS Statistical Process Control according to IATF 16949
In clause 9.1.1.1, IATF 16949 requires organizations to determine the appropriate use of statistical tools, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)...
In clause 9.1.1.1, IATF 16949 requires organizations to determine the appropriate use of statistical tools, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) is the usual choice. SPC is a methodology mainly used to monitor and control the...
What are the five core tools of IATF 16949?
Core quality tools have become one of the foundations for implementation and maintenance of any QMS (Quality Management System) based...
Core quality tools have become one of the foundations for implementation and maintenance of any QMS (Quality Management System) based on IATF 16949. Together with automotive manufacturers, AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) developed this set...
How to define scope of the QMS according to IATF 16949:2016
In order to establish a QMS (Quality Management System) according to IATF 16949, you first need to define everything the...
In order to establish a QMS (Quality Management System) according to IATF 16949, you first need to define everything the QMS will apply to. This requirement is nothing new to quality standards, or any other...
