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What is the APQP Matrix? The Advanced Product Quality Planning APQP Responsibility Matrix is a tool used in the automotive and manufacturing industries to clearly define and communicate the roles and responsibilities of individuals or teams involved in the product development and launch process. APQP is a structured approach to product development that ensures quality, … Read more
MSIL Audit Checklist: MSIL Audit checklist is a 19-points checklist that is used to do system audits at Tier 2 vendors. There are 19 clauses in this checklist. There are 5 critical clauses in this check sheet. It is compulsory to pass in critical clauses. Overall 60% are required to pass this MSIL/MACE audit. Maruti … Read more
The control chart is an online graph used to study how a process changes over time. The control chart was invented by Walter A. Shewhart. Guidelines for Control Chart: A control chart always has a central line for the average, an upper line for the upper control limit and a lower line for the lower … Read more
IATF 16949:2016 standard is the latest edition. There are a total of 10 IATF clauses in this new IATF standard. The IATF (International Automotive Task Force) published this new automotive standard. IATF 16949 shall be used in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015. This standard applies to all manufacturing facilities supplying to the automotive segment. Also there … 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
Cycle Time vs Takt Time: Cycle Time: Cycle time in manufacturing is the time taken to produce a final part using different processes. It is a time-consuming process that takes the maximum time. We can get cycle time by observing the process for a defined time and counting the number of parts produced. We should … 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
Cost of Poor Quality: The cost incurred in producing & rectifying a defect is called the cost of poor quality. It is also called the cost of non-conformance. Purpose of COPQ: The cost of poor quality will be calculated for all rejections and rework at the in-house and customer ends. The MR/QA head will be … Read more
Inventory Turnover: Inventory turnover is the rate at which a company converts its inventory into sales. It is the number of times a company makes the sale of its inventory in a period. Where inventory is the total of all goods in its stock, which includes Raw materials, bought-out parts, Work in progress and finished … Read more