How to close IATF audit NC | IATF Non-Conformities

IATF NC CARA Portal

To close IATF non-conformities received from the IATF auditor, upload the JSON file in the NC Cara portal. CARA in IATF is the Common Audit Report Application. This is the application on the IATF Global oversight website. There are 7 steps for closing the IATF non-conformity on the NC CARA portal. 7 steps to close … Read more

Latest Mandatory procedures as per IATF 16949

Mandatory Procedures IATF 16949

List of mandatory procedures for IATF 16949: IATF 16949:2016 is the latest version of IATF 16949. There are 21 documented mandatory processes and 282 ‘Shall Requirements’ in IATF 16949. Below are the IATF mandatory procedures. Process Description Clause No Product Safety 4.4.1.2 Calibration 7.1.5.2.1 Competence Training 7.2.1 Internal Auditor Competency 7.2.3 Employee Motivation 7.3.2 Engineering … Read more

Employee Training and development in automotive industry

Training

Purpose: To ensure that the personnel performing work affecting product quality are competent based on appropriate education, training, skill & experience. Also to motivate employees to achieve quality objectives, continual improvement and create an environment to promote quality culture and innovation. Scope: This procedure relates to all personnel carrying out activities affecting the quality of … Read more

Difference between SOP (Standard operating procedure) and Control Plan

SOP vs CONTROL PLAN

Standard operating procedures (SOP) and a Control Plan are critical for a manufacturing process. SOPs are detailed work instructions to help workers carry out routine jobs. A Control Plan is a documented description of the systems and processes required for controlling the manufacturing of a product. But there are some differences between SOP and Control … Read more