QMS Procedures
How to perform an internal audit in an automotive industry
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
Difference between SOP (Standard operating procedure) and 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
Procedure for production planning & control in a manufacturing industry
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
How to conduct FMEA in Automotive Industry supplying to OEM?
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
Product safety procedure as per IATF 16949
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 of an industy
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 compliance with statutory obligations. This safety plan is structured around four major objectives. Scope: The Procedure deals with the Fire safety and … Read more
Procedure for handling customer property in the manufacturing industry
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
Process of change approval management in the manufacturing industry
4M change: Change in any of 4M (Man, Machine, Material & Method) is called 4M change which can be plan change or un plan change. Plan changes are the changes when we have prior information about change and action can be taken as defined. Un plan change is the change when we have no prior … Read more