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Focusing on the "why" behind the "what" and "when," the APQP 3rd edition manual addresses how to improve successful new product launches, with updates to reflect agile product management, and new sections on sourcing, change management, APQP program metrics, risk assessment mitigation plans, and gated management. Along with the removal of Control Plan content - now a standalone document - further revisions include new information on "part traceability," various checklists, and examples of severa...

Based on fundamental principles of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) responsibility, the Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Supply Chain Sustainability serves as a reference document for suppliers at all tiers, addressing the latest trends and industry expectations for supply chain sustainability. As a companion piece to the Guiding Principles, the supplementary Automotive Sustainability Practical Guidance - which focuses on the practicalities and legalities of meet...

The Control Plan 1st edition manual provides clarification on various requirements, further explanation on linkages to APQP processes, and detailed guidance on how to develop control plans, along with industry best practices for effectively using these plans. Additional updates include the introduction of a "Safe Launch" requirement to control plan phases, examples of developing plans for highly automated manufacturing applications, guidance on using software to develop and manage control plans,...

This standard, coupled with the applicable customer-specific requirements, defines the quality management system requirements for automotive production, service and/or accessory parts. IATF 16949:2016 is an autonomous QMS standard that is fully aligned with the structure and requirements of ISO 9001:2015. However, it is not a stand-alone document, but is implemented as a supplement to, and in conjunction with, ISO 9001:2015, which must be purchased separately. This revised standard cancels an...

Now in its 6th edition, this document contains the requirements for IATF-recognized certification bodies when conducting IATF 16949 audits and issuing certificates. Along with strengthening and clarifying various processes, approaches, requirements, and IATF intentions, the new Rules 6th was developed to improve the IATF 16949 certification scheme and client transfer process, incorporate Rules 5th Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and FAQs, and update eligibility requirements for IATF 16949 certi...

The IATF Auditor Guide 5th edition has been updated to align with Rules 6th edition and adds a new section on auditing Corporate Scheme clients. The guide includes additional essential auditor competency requirements, such as audit nonconformity management and auditing top management processes. The document is organized in six distinct sections: Section 1 Readiness Assessment, Section 2 Audit Planning, Section 3 Site Audit and Nonconformity Management, Section 4 Corporate Scheme Audits, Section ...

Measurement data is used in nearly every manufacturing process. As the quality of the data improves, the quality of decisions improves. This guide will help you assess the quality of your measurement systems, providing a basis for recognizing where improvements can be made. The result is knowledge that can be used to improve your measurement process, in turn improving repeatable product quality.

In order to achieve the greatest quality in manufacturing, potential failures must be identified before they occur. As an industry-wide standard, this reference manual clarifies questions concerning the technical development of both Design and Process FMEAs.

Ensure your suppliers understand the processes required to produce parts with consistent quality during an actual production run at production rates. PPAP is the industry standard for defining the production part approval process to ensure engineering design record and specification requirements are consistently met.

Continuous improvement is vital to prospering in today's economy. This guide provides several basic and advanced statistical methods that can be used to make your manufacturing improvements more effective, resulting in products and services that improve value to both you and your customer.