Automotive
Top 10 IATF 16949 Minor Nonconformances
SimpleQuE’s infographic shows the top 10 IATF 16949 minor nonconformances as reported by all IATF Certification Bodies from January – October 2019. A majority of the minor nonconformances fall under the Operations section with clauses 8.5.1 Control of Production and Service Provision and 8.5.1.1 Control Plan in the top three. Here is a summary of…
Read MoreTop 10 IATF 16949 Major Nonconformances
This simpleQuE infographic shows the top 10 IATF 16949 major nonconformances as reported by all IATF Certification Bodies from January – October 2019. At the top of the chart are Corrective Action and Problem Solving which are foundational elements of any quality management system. This indicates organizations still struggle to maintain a disciplined corrective action…
Read MoreImportant Update Regarding the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook
SimpleQuE Vice President, Deanne Sparr, is at the AIAG Quality Summit and shares the latest news regarding adoption of the new AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook requirements by Ford, GM, FCA and Honda. GM – They noted this will be a significant transition for their company and need to do their own training first. They…
Read MoreNew MAQMSR Gap Audit Checklist is Available!
The automotive experts at simpleQuE have created a MAQMSR Gap Audit Checklist for suppliers. This Minimum Automotive Quality Management System Requirement for Sub-Tier Suppliers (MAQMSR) gap audit checklist is based on sections of IATF 16949 selected for supplier QMS development. The purchase of this checklist comes with a free half hour of phone or email…
Read MoreGet Ready for AIAG and VDA FMEA Overview Training
SimpleQuE will soon be offering AIAG & VDA FMEA Overview Training. This one-day session will provide an overview of the newly released AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook to assist automotive suppliers in understanding the changes to transition from the AIAG 4th Edition FMEA. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) will be addressed from both the…
Read MoreThe new AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook has hit the streets!
The new AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook has hit the streets! So what should automotive suppliers do now that the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook is available? Review the new Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Handbook. Begin to identify the gaps in your current FMEA development process to determine how to meet the new…
Read MoreJanesville Acoustics Transitions to IATF 16949
Janesville Acoustics Quality Team – Warrensburg, MO Janesville Acoustics successfully transitions to IATF 16949. Janesville, a unit of Jason Incorporated, was founded in 1874 to manufacture cotton rolls and batting for the furniture industry. The company shifted to the transportation market with the rise of mass-produced automobiles, and today with more than 1,000 employees, is…
Read MoreComing Soon: The AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook
AIAG and VDA have collaborated to completely rewrite their Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) manuals into a single AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook, using a process-oriented approach to meet the requirements of both industry groups. The AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook (first of the core tool series), is expected to be released in June…
Read MoreIATF FAQs and How to Utilize Them
By Kim Roan – simpleQuE Consultant, Auditor and Trainer In March 2019 the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) released four new FAQs (#23-26). A FAQ clarifies the intent of an existing IATF 16949:2016 requirement. These FAQs are applicable to your Quality Management System (QMS) and can be found on IATF’s website. Below are steps for…
Read MoreAvoid Hazards with Effective Corrective Action and Problem Solving
Which culture describes your organization when dealing with hazards – fire-fighting or problem solving? The process for corrective action and problem solving is a foundational element of any quality management system. Unfortunately, many organizations still struggle to maintain a disciplined corrective action and problem-solving process. When this occurs, the organization falls prey to costly repeat…
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