CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) is a systematic approach for identifying, eliminating, and preventing quality and performance issues in organizations, implemented as a register for managing corrective and preventive actions.
Pass Through Characteristics – Comprehensive Knowledge Compendium
PTC refers to a product characteristic that arises or becomes apparent during the manufacturing process but is not used, tested, or verified for functionality at a specific point in the production chain. As a result, there is a very low chance of detecting it and a high likelihood of delivering non-compliant products to the customer.
8D Report methodology – How to effectively evaluate suppliers reports and actions?
The 8D Report methodology is one of the most popular problem-solving tools used by customers and suppliers in the industry, enabling a systematic approach to root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
VDA 6.3 Process Audit – Key steps to ensuring quality in the automotive industry
The VDA 6.3 Process Audit is a standard developed by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (Verband der Automobilindustrie, VDA). But why is it so important in the industry? Thanks to its comprehensive structure, it plays a crucial role in ensuring high quality and compliance with customer requirements.
One Point Lesson – Practical application in the organization
A One Point Lesson is a tool widely used in organizations striving for continuous process improvement and enhancing employee skills. The document serves to convey specific, clear information about a particular aspect of work, usually related to safety, quality, or work efficiency.
Reproduction Tests – A key element in validating the root cause in problem solving
During the problem analysis for the reported component, the most crucial part is identifying the root cause. By recreating the production conditions, reproduction tests allow us to determine whether the problem could have occurred in the facility or if we can rule it out.
Cause and Effect Diagram – 43 ideas for analyzing problem causes
The cause and effect diagram is one of the most important tools used in quality management. Its main purpose is to identify potential causes of problems or defects in the production process. Discover 43 ideas for their verification!
NDC – Number of Distinct Categories in Measurement System Analysis
NDC (Number of Distinct Categories) is a key measure in Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA). Why is it important? It indicates how many distinct categories a measurement system can reliably differentiate based on recorded results.
VDA 2 – Production process and product approval
Approving production parts according to VDA 2 is a crucial element of quality assurance in the automotive industry. This document, developed by the German organization VDA, aims to standardize the production and product approval process.
Rework or Repair – What are the differences?
In the world of industry and production, issues related to product quality and compliance with standards are extremely important. It often happens that finished products require modifications or repairs to meet specific customer requirements. In such cases, organizations face a choice: rework or repair?
