IATF stands for International Automotive Task Force. IATF 16949 is an Automotive Quality Management System Standard, and is also referred to as Automotive QMS standard. This IATF 16949:2016 standard consist of 10 clauses. Clause 1 to 3Â provides a background to the standard, and clause 4 to 10Â provides the automotive Quality Management System requirements. […]
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Red bin analysis is a process by which the rejected parts are being recorded, analysed, and necessary corrective measures are being taken on daily, weekly and monthly basis by cross function team (CFT) to prevent defect re-occurrence. Red bin analysis in quality is a process of sorting out and to verify the defects generation/occurrence on production lines
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The Control Plan is a written document that describe the methods & processes needed for controlling the manufacturing of products (starting from raw material procurement to finished product shipment). The Control Plan Quality gives the operator or inspector the knowledge necessary for proper process control and the production of high-quality components or products. Control Plan
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Unsafe acts can be defined as any activity by workers that is not in accordance with the established safety standard or practice and that can or is likely to create accidents, risk to oneself or others at work, damage equipment, and cause reputational and financial losses to the employer. Unsafe conditions are the risks/hazards present
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The Quality Core Tools are also known as Automotive Core Tools & IATF Core Tools. These tools are widely applied by automotive and other manufacturing industries for providing high quality products & to meet the customer’s expectations. The Automotive Core Tools are five quality methodology or techniques that support the expectations/requirements of the IATF 16949
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A Process Flow Chart (PFC) in manufacturing is a diagram of the separate steps of a operations/process in sequential order. PFC also known as process flow diagram (PFD), and Process Map. PFC is a process analysis tool that can be used to describe various processes, such as: Manufacturing process, Project planning, and Service sectors etc.
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Environmental Management System (EMS) is part of the management system used to manage environmental aspects, fulfill compliance obligations, and address risks and opportunities. The revised ISO 14001:2015 standard is based on the high-level structure (HLS) which is a common framework for all ISO management systems. ISO 14001 standard | ISO 14001:2015 ISO 14001 EMS (Environmental Management System)
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Daily Work Management (DWM) is defined as the system that provides the ability to manage departments, functions, and processes, wherein processes are defined, standardized, controlled, and improved by the the process owners. Daily Work Management or Nichijo Gemba Kanri is an important aspect of the KAIZEN journey and very useful tool of Lean Manufacturing. As we
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The Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) approach is ” I OPERATE, and I FIX/MAINTAIN” i.e. the operators maintain their own machines and equipment condition proactively to enhance productivity and lower costs. TPM is a culture that focuses on maximizing the OEE-overall equipment effectiveness (effectiveness of the plant, equipment, and processes) by involving all employees from top
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TPM stands for Total Productive Maintenance. TPM was developed around the 1960s and it consists of eight supporting activities or 8 pillars. The 5S methodology is the foundation stone of the TPM implementation program. TPM strives for effective and efficient production. That is; No or Fewer Breakdowns No Small Stops or Slow Running No Accidents-provide
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