Mercedes Benz: the new CSRs

Mercedes Benz: the new CSRs

Mercedes-Benz Group AG has updated its customer-specific requirements. The main changes include: Reference to the current version of the Mercedes-Benz Special Conditions (2020) and updated specific section and paragraph numbersAdd...
IATF has revised Rules 5th Edition SI 9 and 10

IATF has revised Rules 5th Edition SI 9 and 10

IATF Stakeholders that the IATF has revised Rules 5th Edition Sanctioned Interpretations SI 9 (Foreword) and 10 (Conducting onsite audit activities). IATF-Rules-5th-Edition-Sanctioned-Interpretations-Feb-2022Download...
Authorised versions of IATF publications

Authorised versions of IATF publications

Latest news from IATF Global Oversight The IATF has published SC-2022-002 - Use of authorised versions of IATF publications. This communiqué emphasises the importance of using authorised IATF publications, including the...
Problem Solving - 5W Analysis

Problem Solving - 5W Analysis

Introduction to the 5 Why and the 5 How Have you ever had a problem that kept recurring? Having to deal with a problem or failure mode more than once is a waste of time and valuable resources. The problem is that the root cause is not...
IATF 16949:2016 certification

IATF 16949:2016 certification

The IATF 16949 certification is the evolution of the previous ISO/TS 16969 certification that was superseded in 2016 and which in turn represented the standardisation of old standards such as the American QS 9000, the Italian AVSQ 94, the German VDA and other minor ones. Today,...
Does the customer require IATF 16949 certification?

Does the customer require IATF 16949 certification?

Many automotive customers suggest that their suppliers start on the path to IATF 16949 certification. For small and medium-sized companies, however, obtaining certification may not be an easy path. Let's see why. Costs and benefits How...
Digital drives the car

Digital drives the car

Digital drives the car, but one in five companies has yet to start Efficiency challenge for companies. In Europe, the market drops by 20.3% A process underway, but still a long way to go. The digital transformation of the automotive supply chain...
Suddenly the electric car

Suddenly the electric car

And suddenly the evolution of electric cars. Volkswagen and FCA race towards revolution. Electric cars: after the scandal involving major European car manufacturers including Volkswagen, the German four-wheeler giant led by...
FMEA: how it is done and practical examples

FMEA: how it is done and practical examples

What is FMEA Analysis FMEA Analysis is used for the systematic analysis of risk in complex systems or processes. The purpose of the application is to recognise, understand, limit and remedy potential weaknesses and risks and thus...
What is the 8D method?

What is the 8D method?

The 8D method is a quality management tool that allows a cross-functional team to convey ideas to scientifically determine the causes of particular problems and provide effective solutions. Numerous organisations can benefit...
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