VDA 6.3 Process Audit
- German Association Automobile Manufacturers VDA-QMC.
The German Automobile Association (VDA - Verband der Automobilindustrie) is the organization representing the German automotive industry, including vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers, and companies involved in the automotive value chain. VDA members include most of the major German automakers, as well as suppliers of automotive components and services.
Here are some of the major German automakers that are part of the VDA:
1. Volkswagen Group: Includes well-known brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda.
2. BMW Group: Includes BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce.
3. Daimler AG (now Mercedes-Benz Group): Manufactures vehicles under the Mercedes-Benz and Smart brands.
4. Opel: A traditional German automaker, now part of Stellantis (formerly owned by General Motors and PSA Group).
5. Ford-Werke GmbH: A subsidiary of Ford Motor Company in Germany, responsible for the production of Ford vehicles for the European market.
In addition, VDA includes many major parts suppliers and other companies in the automotive value chain, such as Bosch, ZF Friedrichshafen, Continental, and Schaeffler.
VDA represents not only car manufacturers but also related supply and service companies, creating a large network of the German automotive industry.
The VDA 6.3 training standard was developed and issued by VDA QMC with the latest version in 2023. VDA QMC (Quality Management Center of the German Automobile Association VDA) is an important part of VDA, responsible for quality management in the automotive industry. The main objective of VDA QMC is to establish, develop and promote quality management standards to ensure continuous improvement and meet the requirements of the global market.
VDA 6.3 is a framework for assessing processes and products in the automotive industry, developed by the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA). It is designed to help car manufacturers and parts suppliers assess and improve their manufacturing processes to ensure product quality. The purpose and scope of this standard are as follows:
1. Quality Assurance of Manufacturing Processes and Products:
VDA 6.3 provides a method for systematically assessing manufacturing processes and products to ensure that these processes are capable of meeting the quality requirements of customers. The main objectives are to reduce risks and to continuously improve the manufacturing process.
2. Identify and Mitigate Quality Risks:
VDA 6.3 helps companies identify potential risks in the production and supply chain, and take preventive or corrective measures early, before product failure occurs.
3. Continuous Improvement:
VDA 6.3 encourages continuous improvement of production processes. This includes optimizing performance and enhancing the ability to meet future quality requirements.
4. Harmonization of Quality Assessment Processes:
A key objective of VDA 6.3 is to create consistency in quality assessment between suppliers and customers in the automotive industry such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AIAG CQI-xx. This helps reduce differences and inconsistencies in the assessment process from the customer side.
5. Enhanced Customer Satisfaction:
Through quality assurance and continuous process improvement, this standard helps to enhance the trust and satisfaction of customers, especially car manufacturers.
Scope of application of VDA 6.3
1. Automotive Supply Chain, especially the German automotive industry:
VDA 6.3 is widely applied in the automotive industry supply chain, including from car manufacturers to suppliers of parts, components and services. The processes in this supply chain need to be assessed to ensure that they meet the quality requirements of customers.
2. Manufacturing Processes:
This standard is applied to assess and develop manufacturing processes in the automotive industry environment, from product development stages P2,3,4 to series production P5,6,7. Processes related to design, production and delivery are all within the scope of assessment.
3. Supplier Evaluation:
VDA 6.3 is also used to evaluate the capabilities of new or existing suppliers. It is an effective tool to determine whether a supplier is capable of providing the required quality products and services.
4. Evaluation in the Product Development Phase:
This standard can also be applied in the new product development phase, to ensure that the processes from development to mass production are well controlled and capable of meeting technical and quality requirements.
5. Domestic and Foreign Manufacturing Companies:
VDA 6.3 is not only applicable to companies in Germany but is also used by global automotive manufacturers and suppliers, especially those affiliated with German car manufacturers or partners using this standard.
Process elements in the VDA 6.3 assessment:
- P2: Project management
- P3: Product planning and development
- P4: Process planning and development
- P5: Supplier management
- P6: Production management
- P7: Customer Support and After-Sales Service
In summary, VDA 6.3 is an important tool for assessing quality assurance processes and products in the automotive industry, especially in complex supply chains and high-risk production processes. The scope of this standard covers the entire value chain from product development, production to delivery and after-sales service, and is used not only in Germany but also globally.
VINTECOM International
has conducted a training program VDA 6.3 Process Audit for Stronics Vietnam
Co.,ltd in accordance with the process audit standards developed by the Germany
Association Automobile Manufacturers of VDA-QMC to evaluate the capacity
of the process of producing components and automotive tires in the Germany car
industry.
Stronics Vietnam Co.,ltd
aims to improve the process capability in accordance with VDA 6.3 to verify its
production capacity at all potential assessment stages through the mass
production period to ensure Our products and services meet the requirements of
our customers and join the hard-ware supply chain of German car parts.
The training course of
VDA 6.3 is conducted by VINTECOM International to provide the necessary
knowledge for process assessors who are able to:
- Understand the
evaluation process required by VDA 6.3
- Understand the
techniques of evaluating and analyzing the processes of automobile production
- The knowledge and
experience required and required for process audit Auditors.
- Understand the
principles of applying quality tools such as: FMEA, SPC, MSA, Cpk, 8D ...
- Understand the
questionnaires used in the VDA 6.3 process audit.
- Analyze results of
process capability audit by chart
Currently, VDA 6.3 is an
important and necessary process assessment tool used in organizations with the
expectation of increasing the capacity of production processes and maintaining
a team of qualified assessors. Qualification and specialized knowledge to
continuously improve the process of production based on risk, its process
capability to meet the increasing demand of customers for quality, stability
and safety in global automotive supply chain.
📶📶📶 Contact us to register for Training, Consulting and Certification of VDA 6.3 ver.2023
Customers, organizations and enterprises require the Training course, Consulting or Certification services of VDA 6.3 Ver.2023, please click on "Registration - Quotation" or on the right toolbar below the PC screen to receive a quotation for training, consulting and certification services.
📶📶📶 Further information, Please contact us as below:
☎ VINTECOM International Office in Ha Noi City: 16th Floor - Green Stars City, 234 Pham Van Dong, Bac Tu Liem District, Ha Noi City. Hotline 094-886-5288/ (024) 730-588-58
☎ VINTECOM International Office in Ho Chi Minh City: Rosita Khang Dien - Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. Hotline 0938-083-998/ (028) 7300-7588
VINTECOM INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY COMPANY
Head Office: No. 5 Hoang Sam treet, Nghia Do, Cau Giay district, Ha noi City
HANOI VINTECOM INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Address: 16th Floor - Green Stars City
234 Pham Van Dong Street, Bac Tu Liem District, Ha noi City
Tel : (024) 730.588.58/ (024) 730.333.86
Hotline: 094 886 5288
Skype: kd.vintecom
Email : office-hn@vintecom.com.vn
Website : www.vintecom.com.vn
HCM VINTECOM INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
Address : Rosita Khang Dien
Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City
Contact: Ms. Pham Thu Ha
Tel: (028) 7300 7588
Hotline: 0938 083 998
Email : office-hcm@vintecom.com.vn
Website : www.vintecom.com.vn