Difference between SOP (Standard operating procedure) and Control Plan

SOP vs 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

Control plan in quality | Types of control plan

Control Plan

Control Plan The Control Plan in Quality is a documented description of the systems and the processes required for controlling the manufacturing of the product as per the IATF 16949 standard. A control plan is the main document of the (PPAP) production part approval process. The control plan covers All processes per PFD and PFMEA … Read more

Maruti Vendor System Audit Checklist

VSA Audit Checklist

MSIL Audit Checklist: MSIL Audit checklist is a 19-point sheet that is used to do system audits at Tier 2 vendors. There are 19 clauses in this checksheet. 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. Critical … Read more

What is the difference between ISO and IATF clauses?

Difference between ISO and IATF clauses

ISO 9001:2015 defines the fundamental quality management system requirements for all organizations. It was prepared and managed by the International Organization for Standardization. IATF 16949 is an automotive QMS standard along with applicable customer-specific requirements. It was developed by the IATF (International Automotive Task Force). However, IATF 16949 is not a stand-alone standard but a … Read more

IATF Clauses and requirements

IATF Clauses

IATF 16949:2016 standard is the latest edition. There are a total of 10 IATF clauses in this new 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 is applicable for all manufacturing facilities supplying to the automotive segment. Also there … Read more

What is attribute MSA study?

Attribute MSA study

Attribute MSA Study: Attribute MSA is a tool used to evaluate the measurement system when attribute (qualitative) measurement is to be done. In attribute MSA study we check the measurement error is within an acceptance level before doing SPC study. Attribute and Variable in MSA: Attribute Data (Qualitative): Variable Data (Quantitative): Types of MSA: 1. … Read more

What are the new QMS Principles of IATF-16949?

QMS Principles

Quality Management Principles: QMS principles ” are a set of fundamental beliefs, norms, rules and values that are accepted as fine and can be used as a basis for quality management. The principles can be used as a foundation to guide an organization’s performance improvement. They were developed and updated by experts of ISO/TC 176, … Read more

APQP Responsibility Matrix as per APQP guidelines | APQP Matrix

APQP Responsibilty Matrix

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 focuses on … Read more

Procedure for production planning & control in a manufacturing industry

Production planning & control

Purpose: To establish & maintain a documented procedure that ensures production works under controlled conditions, to meet customer’s 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?

PFMEA in automotive industry

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) which are being used to make various products. What is an FMEA process? An FMEA process can be described as a synchronized group of … Read more