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 service & direct production consumables whose product/services affect end-product quality. Note: – This procedure does not apply to customer-approved sources or Raw … Read more

Product safety procedure as per IATF 16949

Product Safety

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

Safety Procedure in the Workplace

Safety in the workplace

Purpose: The purpose of the Safety procedure is to provide awareness about safety and to develop a state of readiness, which will allow for a prompt and orderly response to an emergency and to comply with the statutory obligations. This safety plan is structured around four major objectives. Scope: The Procedure deals with the Fire … Read more

How to manage 4M change in the automotive industry?

4M CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Purpose of 4M change: To record 4M Changes (Operator change, machine change, tool change, material & method change) management for expected change ( New operator, operator on leave, machine/tool PM, New machine, new gauge & new instrument) and unexpected changes (Tool breakage, power failure, machine breakdown etc.) If any issue is generated later, we can … Read more

Procedure for handling customer property in the manufacturing industry

Handling customer property

Purpose: To establish a process for identification, verification, protection and safeguarding of customer property ( Products, Materials, Tools, Fixtures, Gauges, testing equipment & software etc). Scope: All customer’s or external provider’s property. Definition of Customer Property: The property is owned by the customer and provided to the supplier for use in meeting the contract requirement. … Read more

Risk analysis procedure & actions to address risks & opportunities

Risk & Opportunity

Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to define how to manage risks & opportunities. Scope: This procedure covers risks and opportunities of all processes of the organization. Responsibility: All the process owners are responsible for implementing this procedure. Process Description: Management of Risk: Risk Analysis: Management of Opportunity: Opportunity Analysis: Risk Analysis of all … Read more

Error proofing procedure in the manufacturing industry

Error proofing

Purpose: To establish a procedure for control on Error Proofing Devices and to ensure that Error proofing / Poka Yoke activities are implemented effectively in the organization. Scope: Applicable to all Production Processes in the organization Responsibility: Production incharge with the support of Maintenance incharge is responsible for the implementation. Procedure: Master List of Error … Read more

Procedure for Tool, Fixture & Gauge maintenance in manufacturing

Tool Maintenance

Purpose: This Procedure is to explain and understand the steps of attending to Tool, Fixture and gauge maintenance. Scope: Responsibility: Tool maintenance In-charge is responsible for all the activities on time. Procedure: Infrastructure and availability of Resources: Identification and Traceability of Tool, Fixture & Gauge: Preventive Maintenance of Tool, Fixture & Gauge: You may like … Read more

Procedure for Rework & Repair in the manufacturing industry

Rework & Repair

Purpose: To establish and maintain a method for rework & repair of the material which can affect the quality. Scope: This applies to all WIP & FG at all stages which deviate from the actual requirement with proper deviation. Responsibility: QA Head is responsible for rework & repair with the support of the production in … Read more

Outsource process and service procedure

Outsource Process

Purpose : To ensure that the outsource process and service conform to the specified requirements. Scope : All outsourced processes and services Responsibility : Head of QA, Stores, Purchase, New Part Development and Production are responsible for outsourcing activities and Top Management approval required for the selection of suppliers. Procedure : Identified outsourced processes & … Read more