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Focusing on the "why" behind the "what" and "when," the APQP 3rd edition manual addresses how to improve successful new product launches, with updates to reflect agile product management, and new sections on sourcing, change management, APQP program metrics, risk assessment mitigation plans, and gated management. Along with the removal of Control P...
The AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook is the new automotive industry reference manual for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis; it will be used as a guide to assist suppliers in developing Design FMEA, Process FMEA, and Supplemental FMEA for Monitoring and System Response. Developed with a global team of OEM and Tier 1 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), it incorpo...
Traceability provides product visibility throughout the supply chain, greatly reducing the amount of product and/or vehicles needing recall due to a non-conformance. AIAG's Traceability Guideline is a single, consistent application guideline for traceability, highlighting best practices and showcasing applications/case studies of the latest technol...
Need to get up to speed on the new APQP and standalone Control Plan as quickly as possible? Updated to address increasing demands imposed by higher automation, electrification, and an expanding definition of mobility, this kit includes both the APQP 3rd Edition and Control Plan 1st Edition manuals in hard copy or eDocument format.
CQI-14 drives consumer satisfaction and warranty improvement by providing a robust warranty management program. The guideline provides an assessment tool, and No Trouble Found case studies to guide an organization to proactively reduce warranty incident rates associated with warranty events. The CQI-14 4th edition, 2nd Printing, does not contain an...
The primary focus of this document is to present a unified procedure for approval of rubber and plastic formulation ingredient changes. Where ingredients must be changed due to commercial and/or regulatory issues and does not require PPAP testing.
This document focuses on the business aspects of the AutoSTEP pilot, which has examined the business processes used in product data exchange and identified best practices for product development through the supply chain. Product Description Problem Areas Business Case Templates References
The Control Plan 1st edition manual provides clarification on various requirements, further explanation on linkages to APQP processes, and detailed guidance on how to develop control plans, along with industry best practices for effectively using these plans. Additional updates include the introduction of a "Safe Launch" requirement to control plan...
The set includes the latest editions of the Core Tool manuals: APQP, Control Plan, PPAP, AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook, MSA, and SPC in English.
Most companies typically waste up to 35% of their operating budgets doing things less efficiently than possible or by failing to capitalize on opportunities. The Cost of Poor Quality Guide will help you identify and quantify where inefficiencies exist, effectively communicate these deficiencies to upper management, and prioritize the actions needed...
The DRBFM Reference Guide is intended to provide information and examples of procedures to implement DRBFM proficiency expectations at all levels of engineering and management. The DRBFM document also aligns with the SAE J2886 DRBFM Recommended Practice.
The DRBFM manual describes the basic principles and implementation of the DRBFM process and how it is integrated within the product and process development cycle. The DRBFM manual also provides descriptions and examples of the four steps of the process and their specific advantages and limitations, and guidance of how the analysis is to be carried...
Provides an overview of the fundamental principles and key phases of the ECR reference process.
Effective Error-Proofing is a comprehensive guideline on how to implement change within an organization by moving away from detection oriented quality practices, toward a culture of zero error.
A global recommendation on Management Strategies for Engineering Changes.
Reference document that supports AIAG's D-29 (Engineering Change Management, ECM Recommendation) and D-30 (ECM Recommendation Engineering Change Request ECR), Engineering Change Management Documents.
This manual supports the machinery (the term machinery as used in this manual applies to tooling and equipment also) design process from design development through design approval.
ISO/TR 10017:2003 is not intended for contractual, regulatory or certification/registration purposes. It is not intended to be used as a mandatory checklist for compliance with ISO 9001:2000 requirements. The justification for using statistical techniques is that their application would help to improve the effectiveness of the quality management sy...
The set includes the latest editions of the IATF 16949 and the Core Tools manuals: APQP, Control Plan, PPAP, AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook, MSA, & SPC.
Now in its 6th edition, this document contains the requirements for IATF-recognized certification bodies when conducting IATF 16949 audits and issuing certificates. Along with strengthening and clarifying various processes, approaches, requirements, and IATF intentions, the new Rules 6th was developed to improve the IATF 16949 certification scheme ...
This document contains the Rules for achieving and maintaining IATF recognition related to IATF 16949. Now in its 5th Edition, it is commonly referred to as "Rules 5th." It includes the criteria for certification body recognition, certification body audit process, certification body auditor qualifications, and IATF 16949 certificates. PLEASE NOTE: ...
The IATF 16949 Memory Jogger is a reference to answer many questions regarding IATF 16949:2016 and its background, rules, and implementation/maintenance strategies. Concepts are presented in a brief, focused format that discusses IATF 16949 clauses in conversational language. The Guide is applicable to employees at all levels of an IATF 16949 cer...
Now in its 4th edition, the IATF Auditor Guide has been updated to include additional essential auditor competency requirements, such as audit nonconformity management and auditing top management processes. The document is organized in three distinct sections: The first and second sections outline the 32 audit steps and are divided into Stage 1 Rea...
This summary document provides summary information describing the intent of each clause of IATF 16949 and provides explanations of why the requirement is in place and its value to the certified organizations.
ISO 9001:2015 specifies requirements for a quality management system when an organization. Needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including processes ...
The CQI-8 guideline integrates LPA with management of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) resulting in LPAs having a positive impact on business results. Other highlights include recommendations for expanding ownership beyond the Quality function, suggesting roles of the LPA Planning Team, promoting utilization of LPAs in non-manufacturing areas (e.g...
The AIAG MBE Roadmap Wallchart provides companies; their partners and suppliers a visual means to assess current capabilities and measure their progress from a Level 1- 2D drawing centric environment towards a comprehensive Level 4 - "Model Based Enterprise". The Wall Chart identifies the key aspects of drawing/model usage to determine your current...
The automotive industry is expanding the use of 3D CAD systems and related technology from engineering and product design to tooling, process development, manufacturing, quality and other downstream business areas. This white paper describes the current state of MBE in the automotive industry. It will focus on promoting the implementation of the 3D...
Measurement data is used in nearly every manufacturing process. As the quality of the data improves, the quality of decisions improves. This guide will help you assess the quality of your measurement systems, providing a basis for recognizing where improvements can be made. The result is knowledge that can be used to improve your measurement pro...
FMEA methodology is used to identify potential failure modes before they occur, allowing for the implementation of controls that drive the highest quality in product design and manufacturing. The AIAG FMEA 4th Edition handbook clarifies questions concerning the technical development of Design and Process FMEAs. Please note: this handbook explai...
PPAP is the industry standard that defines the production part approval process and demonstrates engineering design records and specification requirements are achieved by the supplier's manufacturing process. The PPAP guideline provides the minimum expectations a supplier must document and submit to a customer for approval to ship production part ...
This standard enables the industry to move from a traditional 2D drawing world to a full 3D model, which is wholly annotated, meaning contains all the information necessary to manufacture the part.
Document identifies what Digital Engineering Visualization is, and how it can be utilized. Implementing the tools and processes in this guideline will help enable global engineering collaboration and standards within the worldwide automotive industry.
Service Production Part Approval Process (Service PPAP) is a supplement to Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) 4th edition. This document identifies PPAP requirements for all service parts. These requirements are intended to be clarifications to the PPAP process for service parts and not additional requirements.
The new CQI-25 SPC Quick Start Guide is a supplement to the full SPC Manual and provides the building blocks of statistical process control for those who are new to the topic or have only experienced SPC from a limited perspective. The Quick Start Guide covers about 90 percent of the full manual's SPC applications in a succinct format with text and...
The SPC Short Run Supplement (CQI-26) guideline was developed to address the particular uniqueness of short run production, where suppliers do not have the production volume to readily apply the approaches identified in the SPC Reference Manual, 2nd Edition. Providing easy to understand examples of commonly used short run charts, the SPC Short Ru...
The new Brazing System Assessment specifies process requirements for an organization or its suppliers performing applicable aluminum and stainless steel brazing. Processes covered are CAB, Vacuum, Flame, and Induction brazing, and contain requirements for part print, control plan, braze quality inspection & reports, parameter documentation, mainten...
The new CQI-12 Special Process: Coating System Assessment was developed to help better evaluate quality systems at coating shops supplying OEM automotive coatings. Now in its third edition, the Coating System Assessment has been updated and revised for greater clarity, and to include the ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System c...
The goal of the 2nd edition CQI-17 Special Process: Electronic Assembly Manufacturing - Soldering System Assessment (EAM-SSA) is the development of a soldering management system that provides for continual improvement - emphasizing process control, proactive defect prevention, and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. These sold...
The CQI-9 4th Edition is a comprehensive audit covering the most common heat treat processes employed by the automotive industry. Intended to provide a common approach to a heat treat management system for automotive production and service part organizations, the 4th edition now includes additional best practices, along with new and modified requir...
AIAG's Molding System Assessment is a common process approach to control molding processes and a methodology to evaluate and amend, as needed, current processes. The assessment provides best practices for continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. The CQI-23 includes the asses...
Learn the process requirements your organization needs to follow to develop a plating management system that provides for continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. Application of this process will allow you to meet regulatory requirements and identify areas of improvement whi...
CQI-30 Special Process: Rubber Processing System Assessment - Mixing & Molding 1st Edition. Developed in collaboration with industry experts from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and molding suppliers, the CQI-30 Special Process: Rubber Processing System Assessment - Mixing & Molding provides a common approach to a rubber mixing and molding management syste...
Intended to provide a common approach to a welding management system for automotive production and service part organizations, this document specifies process requirements for an organization or its suppliers performing applicable ferrous and non-ferrous metallic welding. Now in its second edition, numerous updates have been made including the addi...
Continuous improvement is vital to prospering in today's economy. This guide provides several basic and advanced statistical methods that can be used to make your manufacturing improvements more effective, resulting in products and services that improve value to both you and your customer.
Improve product quality and lower cost with the Sub-Tier Supplier Management Process Guideline. Developed to address common issues in the industry, this guideline defines the minimum quality-related requirements for Sub-Tier suppliers and provides explicit guidance on effective identification and control of Pass Through Characteristics (PTC). It al...
AIAG has released a common supplier management process developed by tier 1 automotive suppliers for use with tier 2 suppliers (CQI-19). It focuses on current automaker concerns, e.g. "pass through" characteristics, risk management, quality involvement in sourcing selection from the pre-selection phase through launch to production monitoring, escal...
A comprehensive set of reliability tools and process to manage product development and supplier assessment.
With vehicles growing more advanced and reliant on complex electrical systems, the demand for high-quality, durable, efficient, and reliable wiring has become more critical than ever. As such, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methodologies in this essential guidance document play a key role in ensuring automotive wiring systems meet top safety ...