With a detailed discussion on the preparation and tools needed for an automotive process audit, this book addresses the fundamental issues and concerns by focusing on two objectives: explaining the methods and tools used in the process for the organization, and provide a reference or manual for dealing with documenting quality issues. This book addresses the fundamental issues and concerns for a successful automotive process audit and details specifically how to prepare for it. It presents a complete assessment of what an organization must do to earn certification in ISO standards, industry standards, and customer-specific requirements. It also focuses on the efficiency of resources within an organization so that an audit can be successful and describes the methodologies to optimize the process by knowing what to do, what to say, and how to prove it. A road map is offered for the "process audit" and the "layered audit," and defines a clear distinction between the preparation details for each. This book is intended for those that conduct audits, those who are interested in auditing, and those who are being audited. It specifically addresses how to prepare for an automotive process audit for readers who are involved in quality, manufacturing, and operations management, and those who work with suppliers.

This book addresses the essentials of an automotive audit which is required by all automotive suppliers world-wide. They are based on customer specific requirements, ISO standards, and Industry specifications. This book covers both the mandated documents and records that are necessary for compliance, with an extensive discussion on Layered Process Audits and distance auditing. The book addresses the six standards for certification in one volume. It explains “why” and “how” an effective audit should be carried out. It identifies the key indicators for a culture change with an audit, explains the “process audit” at length, discusses the rationale for Layered Process audits and summarizes all the mandatory documents and records for all standards and requirements. The book covers the issue of risk in auditing and emphasizes the role of a “checklist” in the preparation process. This book is for those that conduct audits, those that are interested in auditing, and those being audited. It specifically addresses automotive OEMs and their supplier base but is also of interest to anyone wanting information on auditing.

This pocket guide is an essential resource for anyone in the automotive industry. It's designed to be used as a reference manual for conducting internal audits to ISO/TS 16949:2002 using a new process approach. The book will assist internal auditors with planning and performing process audits in order to become more effective as an auditor and satisfy top management, auditees, and external customers. It includes practical case studies, the bodies of knowledge for the ASQ CQIA and CQA certifications, a glossary of terms, and a list of acronyms. "When my former company arranged internal auditor training, I received this handbook. We were able to set up our programs and for the first two audits we maintained a very good score, as I remember no majors or minors. I have used and abused this book and am planning to order a replacement. I would not want to be without it in my field...it is an easy to use guide on the floor." A reader in New Bedford, MA

A pragmatic approach to the field of auditing for automotive industry auditors. This book is also helpful to educate internal auditors and anyone who is involved with automotive production worldwide. The contents are to the international specification from Geneva, Switzerland IOS. The book is aimed for those personnel in the technical field. It is a step-by-step format with anecdotal references to actual occurrences from real experience in the auditing field.

With a detailed discussion on the preparation and tools needed for an automotive process audit, this book addresses the fundamental issues and concerns by focusing on two objectives: explaining the methods and tools used in the process for the organization, and provide a reference or manual for dealing with documenting quality issues. This book addresses the fundamental issues and concerns for a successful automotive process audit and details specifically how to prepare for it. It presents a complete assessment of what an organization must do to earn certification in ISO standards, industry standards, and customer-specific requirements. It also focuses on the efficiency of resources within an organization so that an audit can be successful and describes the methodologies to optimize the process by knowing what to do, what to say, and how to prove it. A road map is offered for the "process audit" and the "layered audit," and defines a clear distinction between the preparation details for each. This book is intended for those that conduct audits, those who are interested in auditing, and those who are being audited. It specifically addresses how to prepare for an automotive process audit for readers who are involved in quality, manufacturing, and operations management, and those who work with suppliers.