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Problem-Solving Process

  • How to effectively implement corrective actions
  • Efficient auditing techniques in the automotive industry
  • Days: 3

    TPM Total Productive Maintenance (Equipment Management)

  • Overview of TPM
  • Equipment-related analysis
  • OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
  • TPM organization and role definition
  • The foundation of TPM activities – 5S and visual management
  • Steps for implementing the TPM system
  • Maintenance of TPM activities
  • Continuous improvement of equipment capability: Implementing TPM’s KAIZAN
  • Days: 4

    Defective Quality Cost Management

  • How to understand quality cost from the perspective of Total Quality Management
  • TCM (Total Cost Management) system
  • What is Six Sigma cost of poor quality
  • General process of quality cost management
  • How to reduce poor quality cost
  • How to use charts to visually analyze the causes of problems
  • How to understand quality cost from an accounting perspective
  • Steps for controlling quality costs (DAPCDI)
  • Days: 3

    DMAIC (Six Sigma)

  • Introduction to Six Sigma
  • Measurement, analysis, improvement, control
  • DMAIC case sharing
  • Strategies for promoting Six Sigma management
  • Days: 3

    Ford Q1 Requirements

  • Introduction to Ford Q1
  • Ford’s expectations of suppliers
  • Q1 management for external manufacturing suppliers of CFMA production parts
  • Q1 scoring rules and Q1 revocation
  • Integration of Ford Q1 with IATF 16949
  • Introduction to manufacturing site review (MSA)
  • Days: 2

    Volkswagen’s Formel Q Requirements

  • Introduction and major changes in Formel Q
  • Supplier self-assessment
  • Scope of application for Formel Q quality capabilities (product audit, process audit, D/TLD audit)
  • Supplier quality assessment capability for FAW-Volkswagen
  • Sub-supplier management
  • Problem analysis (PA) and special application audits (AR)
  • Customer expectations in Formel Q
  • Days: 2

    BIQS General Quality System Requirements

  • BIQS-1: Differentiation between conforming and non-conforming materials
  • BIQS-2: Layered audits
  • BIQS-3: PFMEAs
  • BIQS-4: PFMEAs – Risk reduction and annual review
  • BIQS-5: Temporary replacement/deviation management
  • BIQS-6: Error-proof verification
  • BIQS-7: Gauge calibration and measurement system analysis
  • BIQS-8: Rapid response
  • BIQS-9: Team problem-solving
  • BIQS-10: Quality concern inspection
  • BIQS-11: Standardized operations
  • BIQS-12: Change management
  • BIQS-13: Quality gates (verification posts/final inspection/CARE/CP12)
  • BIQS-14: Change management – Production trial runs (PTR)
  • BIQS-15: Dark light system
  • BIQS-16: Alarms and escalation
  • BIQS-17: Sensory inspection
  • BIQS-18: Sensory inspection standards – Communication and understanding
  • BIQS-19: Process control documents – PFMEA, process control plan, work instructions
  • BIQS-20: Implementation as per process control plan
  • BIQS-21: Process capability study
  • BIQS-22: Rework and repair
  • BIQS-23: Forward and backward feedback
  • BIQS-24: Training
  • BIQS-25: Foreign object management
  • BIQS-26: Maintenance (SCM QSB 2017 version includes TPM)
  • BIQS-27: First-in, first-out/material handling process
  • BIQS-28: Approved shipping packaging
  • BIQS-29: Sub-supplier management
  • BIQS-30: Safety
  • Days: 2

    Other Customer-Specific Requirements

  • Mercedes customer-specific requirements
  • BMW customer-specific requirements
  • Tesla customer-specific requirements
  • Toyota customer-specific requirements
  • Honda customer-specific requirements
  • Days: 2

    Quality Tools

  • 5W method
  • CQI-8 Layered audits
  • New QC seven tools
  • Days: 2

    QFD (Quality Function Deployment)

  • Basic knowledge of QFD
  • Characteristics of QFD and preparation for implementation
  • Steps of QFD deployment
  • Application analysis of QFD
  • Translating customer requirements into design needs
  • QFD process and case study (explained step by step through actual cases)
  • The connection between QFD and FMEA
  • Days: 2-3

    DOE (Design of Experiments)

  • Basic concepts, uses, and goals of DOE
  • Factorial experiments in DOE
  • DOE response surface methodology (RSM)
  • DOE screening experiments
  • DOE-BB case analysis
  • Comprehensive improvement plan for DOE
  • Days: 3

    FTA (Fault Tree Analysis)

  • Basic knowledge of FTA
  • The relationship between FTA and FMEA
  • Principles and establishment of statistical models in FTA
  • Qualitative analysis of fault trees
  • Quantitative analysis of fault trees
  • Format and main content of FTA analysis report
  • Case study of FTA
  • Days: 3

    Embedded Software (SPICE)

  • Introduction to SPICE
  • SPICE process assessment model (PAM)
  • SPICE process structure and evaluation levels
  • SPICE measurement framework – capability and performance
  • SPICE process capability levels and process attributes
  • Case study
  • Days: 3

    Layered Audits

  • What is LPA – Layered Process Audits
  • Requirements of layered audits
  • How to develop an LPA plan
  • How to implement LPA layered audits
  • How to track and correct LPA non-conformities
  • Techniques for successful LPA
  • Days: 2

    CQI Series Standards

  • CQI-9: Heat Treatment System Assessment
  • CQI-10: Effective Problem Solving Guide
  • CQI-11: Plating System Assessment
  • CQI-12: Coating System Assessment
  • CQI-14: Customer-Centered Assurance Management: Best Practices Guide
  • CQI-15: Welding System Assessment
  • CQI-18: Effective Error-Proofing Guide
  • CQI-19: Sub-tier Supplier Management Guidelines
  • CQI-23: Special Process: Molding System Assessment
  • Days: 2

    Lean Manufacturing

  • Concepts and principles of lean manufacturing management
  • Lean manufacturing management methods
  • Lean manufacturing planning system
  • Value stream analysis
  • Core production management: Kanban system and JIT (Just-In-Time) production
  • On-site lean manufacturing management
  • Production leveling
  • Standardized work
  • Error-proofing methods
  • TPM equipment maintenance
  • Six Sigma quality management
  • Days: 3-5

    Introducing A-SPICE

    Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capability dEtermination

    A-SPICE

    Overview

    ASPICE is a quality management system specifically designed for the automotive industry, focusing on the development and supply of complex electronic systems. It's based on the Automotive Spice V3.1/4.0 standard.

    Why?

    A-SPICE

    Quality
    ASPICE helps ensure that suppliers develop high-quality products, reducing risks and improving overall supply chain efficiency. It's a critical factor in meeting customer expectations and complying with industry regulations.

    Efficiency
    If you're working in the automotive industry or dealing with complex electronic systems, understanding ASPICE can help you navigate the development process more effectively.

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