A comprehensive reference for the five core quality tools required by IATF 16949 and the global automotive supply chain.
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A systematic method for identifying potential failure modes in a product or process, assessing their risk, and prioritizing corrective actions using the AIAG-VDA 7-step approach.
AvailableA structured framework of procedures and techniques used to develop products in the automotive industry, ensuring quality from concept through production launch.
Coming SoonA standardized process that demonstrates a supplier can consistently manufacture parts meeting all customer engineering design and specification requirements.
Coming SoonA collection of statistical methods for evaluating the capability and stability of measurement systems, including repeatability, reproducibility, bias, and linearity studies.
Coming SoonThe application of statistical methods to monitor and control manufacturing processes, using control charts and capability indices to maintain consistent quality output.
Coming SoonA team-based, structured methodology for identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and preventing recurrence of quality problems.
Coming SoonThe five core tools form an integrated quality system. Each tool feeds into and receives input from the others, creating a closed-loop approach to product and process quality.
APQP provides the phased framework in which all other tools are applied at the right time.
FMEA outputs feed directly into control plans, inspection criteria, and process parameters.
MSA ensures that measurement systems used in SPC and PPAP are capable and reliable.
SPC provides ongoing evidence that critical characteristics identified in FMEA remain in control.
PPAP packages the outputs of all other tools as documented proof of production readiness.
Field data and lessons learned flow back into updated FMEAs and improved control plans.
These core tools are required or referenced by the following international automotive quality standards and guidelines: