cost of quality

Cost of Quality – The Key to Optimization

While we strive for the highest level of quality, management doesn't always prioritize it as highly as the cost of quality. This raises significant questions about the costs associated with quality and, even more crucially, what the cost of neglecting them is.

CQI-12

CQI-12 Coating System Assessment

In many automotive manufacturing companies producing parts using special processes, it's mandatory to apply the guidelines contained in the CQI-12 manual. This is required by clients such as Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.

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First-off part validation – What mistakes to avoid

First-off part validation is an activity aimed at preventing the possibility of producing a non-compliant production batch, making it an important element of the production process release strategy. Therefore, when defining and implementing this activity, it is essential to know what mistakes to avoid.

Measurement Systems Analysis

Measurement Systems Analysis

Measurement System Analysis is essential wherever measurement data is utilized, particularly in the automotive industry. Two primary reference manuals published by the AIAG and VDA organizations are commonly employed for this purpose