Implementing Layered Process Audits (LPA)

What will I learn?

• How to implement Layered Process Audits (LPA) to improve product quality and customer satisfaction
• How to use the AIAG CQI-8 Guideline for LPA implementation
• Efficient LPA implementation models and sample formats/reports
• How to create effective LPA questions
• Differences between major OEM customer requirements for LPAs

Who should attend?

This course is designed for individuals involved in planning and implementing LPAs, managers seeking better results from their existing LPA processes, LPA auditors wanting to understand key aspects of LPA, and trainers, consultants, and Quality System auditors who want to deepen their knowledge of LPAs and the CQI-8 guideline.

Agenda

• Key Aspects and the Value of LPA
• Using CQI-8 to implement or improve an LPA system
• Top Management Planning
• How to properly identify and write effective checksheet questions
• Deploying LPAs
• Conducting an LPA audit
• Top Management Review and Continuous Improvement of LPA

Benefits:

• Reduce variation in production
• Reduce scrap, rework and customer issues
• Reduce end-of-line inspection
• Improve safety
• Improve customer scorecards
• Increase improvement suggestions from operator

Requirements

Prerequisites

General knowledge of the Layered Process Audit strategy or familiarity with the AIAG CQI-8 guidelines and knowledge of automotive quality practices is recommended.