Simplifying Quality – Driving Excellence.
Process Scope: This process is applicable to establish a system for the identification and disposition of non conforming products at all stages i.e., Incoming, In-process, Finished stages and Customer return. Process Owner: HOD Quality Process Description: Process to control Incoming Rejection: Non-conforming Products at all stages (incoming, in-process & final) shall be identified with a … Read more
Boost your automotive quality management system with our Internal Audit Checklists designed as per IATF 16949. These department-wise checklists—covering Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchase, Stores, Marketing, Top Management, HR, and NPD—help auditors evaluate compliance with every clause, from auditor competence to risk-based auditing. They provide a systematic approach to streamline audits, eliminate nonconformities, and drive continual … Read more
These EHS requirements are categorized into 3 clauses i.e. Financial, Safety and Top Management bandwidth & HR Practices. Here EHS requirements are related to Environment, Health and Safety requirements. These requirements are extracted from ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. Financial Data of the Company: Safety (Working Conditions, Human & Machine Safety, Fire Safety): Working … Read more
Purpose: This process is applicable to establish and maintain a system for continual improvement of the Quality Management System (Product/Process/Documented System) and its effective implementation throughout the organization. Process Owner: Management Representative Process Description for Continual Improvement: Identification of improvement opportunities: This is done in a variety of ways as under Quality objectives: Management review … Read more
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
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
PDCA Cycle It is a cycle of continuous improvement. The meaning of PDCA is Plan, Do, Check & Act. The PDCA cycle is also known as the Deming Cycle. What are the steps of the PDCA Cycle? There are 4 steps in the PDCA cycle. 1. PLAN 2. DO 3. CHECK 4. … Read more
The Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) is the total financial loss a company suffers because of defects, scrap, rework, customer complaints, warranty claims, poor processes, and inefficiencies. COPQ directly affects profitability, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation. Many organizations also refer to cost of quality (COQ) when analyzing their total quality costs, but COPQ specifically focuses … Read more
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
What is Kobetsu Kaizen? Kobetsu Kaizen, which translates to “focused improvement” is a continuous improvement strategy to make incremental changes to specific processes or machines. It emphasizes eliminating waste, reducing cycle time, improving quality and boosting productivity. Kobetsu Kaizen is a Japanese term that means Targeted Improvement or Focused Improvement. It is one of the … Read more