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Process Scope This process is applicable for maintaining a system for timely receipt, storage and issue of materials from Stores and on-time delivery of products to the customer as per their requirement. Process Owner STORE-IN CHARGE Process description Handling of BOP/Raw Material: Colour coding of Raw Material Issue of Raw Material/ BOP Components to Production … Read more
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
What is the APQP Responsibility Matrix? The APQP Responsibility Matrix is an essential tool used in the automotive and manufacturing industries. It clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of departments involved in new product development and launch. APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) ensures quality, customer satisfaction, and reliability throughout the product lifecycle. By using a … Read more
What is IATF 16949? IATF 16949:2016 is the international quality management standard specifically designed for the automotive industry. It is based on ISO 9001:2015, but includes additional automotive-specific requirements that ensure product quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The standard is developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and applies to all automotive suppliers and … 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