What is Control Chart and its types?

Control Chart

The control chart is an online graph used to study how a process changes over time. The control chart was invented by Walter A. Shewhart. Guidelines for Control Chart: A control chart always has a central line for the average, an upper line for the upper control limit and a lower line for the lower … Read more

IATF 16949 Clauses and Requirements

IATF Clauses & Requirements

In the automotive industry, quality and customer satisfaction are very important. To achieve this, companies follow IATF 16949:2016, a global quality management standard created by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). This standard is based on ISO 9001:2015 but includes additional requirements specifically tailored for the automotive sector. There are 10 IATF 16949 Clauses in … Read more

Quality Objectives in the manufacturing industry

Quality objectives

Quality Objectives (KPI): Quality objectives are the SMART goals for enhancing customer satisfaction and are relevant to the company’s quality policy. Quality objectives are defined when establishing the quality management system or during management review. It is also called a KPI (Key Performance Indicator). Each department should define its KPI. List of the Quality Objectives … Read more

Poison test for quality inspectors in manufacturing industry

Poison test

What is a Poison Test? A poison test is a process of checking the competence of quality inspectors. It is done by providing a small mixed lot of OK and defective parts for inspection within the defined takt time. It is a periodic practical process of taking tests for final inspectors. Poison tests, also called … Read more

What are cycle time and takt time in lean manufacturing?

cycle time vs takt time

Cycle Time vs Takt Time: Cycle Time: Cycle time in manufacturing is the time taken to produce a final part using different processes. It is a time-consuming process that takes the maximum time. We can get cycle time by observing the process for a defined time and counting the number of parts produced. We should … Read more

What is the Cost of poor quality and how to calculate COPQ in the automotive industry?

COPQ

Cost of Poor Quality: The cost incurred in producing & rectifying a defect is called the cost of poor quality. It is also called the cost of non-conformance. Purpose of COPQ: The cost of poor quality will be calculated for all rejections and rework at the in-house and customer ends. The MR/QA head will be … Read more

What is the inventory turnover ratio and the number of days inventory

Inventory Turnover Ratio

Inventory Turnover: Inventory turnover is the rate at which a company converts its inventory into sales. It is the number of times a company makes the sale of its inventory in a period. Where inventory is the total of all goods in its stock, which includes Raw materials, bought-out parts, Work in progress and finished … Read more

How do supplier selection in the automotive industry?

Supplier Selection

Purpose:  To implement a system for supplier evaluation, supplier selection, and supplier approval based on their ability to supply products as per the company’s requirements. Scope:  It covers all materials, parts/components, job work & direct production consumables whose products/services affect end-product quality. Responsibility of Supplier Selection: The purchase Head is the overall responsible person for … Read more

New management review check points as per IATF standard

Management review

Management review of the organization’s QMS at planned intervals will be done by top management. Management review is done to ensure the continuing suitability, adequacy, effectiveness and alignment with the strategic direction of the organization. Input/checkpoints to be discussed during MRM: Below is the IATF Management Review Checklist: 1. Status of actions from previous management … Read more