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Check Sheet The check sheet in the 7 QC tools is a systematic and organized method of collecting data in a simple table form for analysing the process. It is also called a Tally sheet. It is one of the basic 7 QC Tools. Uses of a check sheet: When to use a Check Sheet? … Read more
5S is a five-step program that is done in sequential order. 5S is a series of activities for eliminating waste that contributes to workplace rejections, mistakes and injuries. The Japanese factories are so clean that you can eat off the floor. This is simply a matter of pride for the Japanese. Below are the 5 … Read more
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 is a quality management system standard specifically developed for the automotive industry. Following is the list of major changes in the IATF 16949:2016 standard (New Requirements regarding ISO/TS 16949:2009):- You may like to read more about: Corporate responsibility policies. The latest version of the standard, IATF 16949:2016, has … Read more
Purpose of internal audit: Establish a Procedure for the Internal Audit of the Quality Management System and ensure that the Quality Management System confirms all types of internal audits. Type of Audit in the Automotive Industry: Quality System Audit: The organization’s Processes and related results comply with planned arrangements and ensure effective implementation. Process Audit: … Read more
Corrective action is a measure taken to eliminate the cause of a problem and prevent its recurrence after it has occurred. Preventive action, on the other hand, is a measure taken to prevent a potential problem from occurring in the first place. In Problem-solving, both approaches can be used to improve processes and prevent similar … Read more
The purpose of the 8D problem solving methodology is to identify, correct, and eliminate recurring problems, making it useful in product and process improvement. Eight disciplines problem solving (8Ds) is a method developed at Ford Motor. Quality engineers use this methodology to solve quality problems in the automotive industry. 8 Steps of the 8D problem-solving … Read more
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
The Seven Quality Control (QC) tools are graphical techniques for identifying and solving problems in manufacturing and other industries. Below are the benefits of each of the 7QC tools separately: Benefits of Flowcharts: Benefits of check sheets: You may like to read about the Check Sheets Benefits of Pareto charts: You may like to read … Read more
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
