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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
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
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
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
Attribute MSA Study: Attribute MSA is a tool used to evaluate the measurement system when attribute (qualitative) measurement is to be done. In the attribute MSA study, we check that the measurement error is within an acceptable level before doing the SPC study. Attribute and Variable in MSA: Attribute Data (Qualitative): Variable Data (Quantitative): Types … Read more
Poka-Yoke: Poka Yoke means Mistake Proofing or Error Proofing. Poka Yoke is a mechanism to prevent mistakes and defects from being made or detect mistakes if not prevented. It is also called error-proofing or foolproofing. Dr. Shigeo Shingo developed the concept of Poka-Yoke. Poka-Yoke is based on the concept that people do not make mistakes intentionally. … Read more
Statistical Process Control (SPC)? SPC is controlling the process variation by using statistical techniques. Statistical techniques such as Control charts and histograms are used to analyze the process & achieve & maintain a state of statistical control to get a product having no defect. What is Statistics? It is information derived from the sample data to estimate … Read more
Purpose: To establish & maintain a documented procedure that ensures production works under controlled conditions, to meet customer requirements. Scope: Applies to all types of products manufactured in the company ( Press shop, weld shop, machine shop, paint shop, assembly shop etc) Responsibility: The Production Head & supervisors are responsible for the implementation of this … Read more
Purpose of FMEA: The purpose of FMEA is to establish & maintain a procedure for process failure. Scope of FMEA: This procedure applies to all processes (major & critical) that are being used to make various products. What is an FMEA process? An FMEA process can be described as a synchronized group of activities … Read more
Purpose : To establish a procedure for the management of product safety-related products and manufacturing processes. Ensure that product safety requirements are considered during development and regular production. Scope : Applicable for all products and manufacturing processes where safety requirements need to be considered. Responsibility : Head development is responsible for fulfilling all these activities … Read more