In the article above, we present the second part of the series on English phrases and abbreviations for suppliers of automotive components.

Flowchart, alongside PFMEA and Control Plan, is one of the three key documents created by the plant during the pre-launch phase. It's important to remember a few rules when defining it.

In parallel with permanent corrective actions (PCA), we must also focus on preventive actions implemented in step D7 of the 8D report, which ensure that the problem does not reoccur.

PPM analysis is one of the risk assessments that an organization can use to calculate the potential for non-conforming products during cooperation with OEMs.

Even though Layered Process Audit (LPA) is not directly required by the IATF, some clients may require it through CSR's. Implementing LPA enables organizations to attain numerous significant cost-reduction benefits.

Product validation in the pre-launch phase is one of the supplier's activities that is also performed during current production, as required by IATF 8.6.2 and individual customer CSRs.

Starting cooperation with Stellantis-FCA, each plant should receive the appropriate documentation from its engineering and sales departments to facilitate cooperation during the pre-launch and current production phases.

The Ishikawa diagram, also known as the 'fishbone,' is an effective quality tool that, due to its simplicity and quick learning curve, enables plant teams to solve problems more efficiently.

The supplier's production capacity assessment is a crucial activity during a new launch. In this article, we present best practices to help you better prepare for the client’s visit.

Working as an automotive supplier, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the vocabulary used in daily operations. In this article, we present terms and abbreviations that can facilitate the work of every engineer.