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AIAG

07.12.23

QM Knowledge: Production Part Approval Process

Comprehensive understanding and transparency thanks to the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) in the automotive industry: right from the start of series production, the process must be carried out by every supplier across the entire supply chain. Read here to find out exactly what this… Read more

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Knowledge

Joséphine Fresen

16.11.23

QM Knowledge: Production Process and Product Approval

Even before series production, every supplier must prove that the production process and the product meet all requirements. A suitable procedure for this is the Production Process and Product Approval (PPA; German: "Produktionsprozess- und Produktfreigabe" or: PPF). Read this article to find out… Read more

Quality Management

Dr. Mag. Anni Koubek

29.05.20

Quality in a New World: What Do Quality Managers Need to Focus on Now

Many branches of industry have completely changed over the past few years as a result of digitalization. What exactly does this translate to in the long-term for quality management? Dr. M. Sc. Anni Koubek, specialist author and authorized officer with full power of attorney at Quality Austria, explains how… Read more

Quality Management

Dr. Alexander Schloske

02.05.19

What to expect with regard to the aligned FMEA standard in accordance with AIAG/VDA?

In November 2017, the yellow print on FMEA alignment between AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) and the VDA (German Association of the Automotive Industry) was released after a three-year work phase. In the subsequent 90-day commenting phase, the VDA received 3,692 comments and objections, says… Read more