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.

Scrap Isolator and Maintenance are two of many areas that the OEM customer representative verifies during the process audit. In this article, we suggest how to prepare them properly for this activity.

"Four Days with Dr. Deming: A Strategy for Modern Methods of Management" is a must-read for every engineer, introducing the philosophy that transformed the approach to quality issues in the automotive industry.

IATF requirements place increasing emphasis on warranty management. For this reason, everyone in the organization responsible for managing field returns should identify the key requirements in this area.

During the pre-SoP (Start of Production) phase, each organization undergoes the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to verify compliance with quality requirements.