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Comparison of VDA 6.3, VDA 6.5, IATF 16949, and ISO 9001 Audits

Comparison of VDA 6.3, VDA 6.5, IATF 16949, and ISO 9001 Audits

Four key types of audits playing a critical role in quality assurance in manufacturing - especially in the automotive industry - include VDA 6.3, VDA 6.5, IATF 16949, and ISO 9001. Each has distinct requirements, applications, and focuses, which...

Alex Niemczyk

Alex Niemczyk

10/8/2024

Auditing Without Disrupting Your Daily Duties

Auditing Without Disrupting Your Daily Duties

The contemporary realities of professional work pose many challenges for auditors. Conducting audits is often not the main occupation of the person responsible for their performance, but is an additional duty performed in addition to everyday tasks. In practice, this means that auditors must reconcile audits with other, priority duties, which often results in frustration and the perception of audits as unnecessary formality or work for the sake of it.

Alex Niemczyk

Alex Niemczyk

9/25/2024

Health and safety in production - recognition of dangerous situations

Health and safety in production - recognition of dangerous situations

To effectively prevent accidents in production, it is essential to have a clear understanding of safety terminology. Every workplace event that has the potential to lead to negative consequences requires appropriate classification. Three key concepts are ...

Antonina Olszewska

Antonina Olszewska

8/21/2024

How To Implement The Internal Reporting Procedure Regarding The Whistleblower Protection Act

How To Implement The Internal Reporting Procedure Regarding The Whistleblower Protection Act

The Whistleblower Protection Act is a subject of the EU directive 2019/1937. It is being implemented by European Union member states. Read about new law obligatiions and implementation best practises to avoid financial penalties.

Alex Niemczyk

Alex Niemczyk

8/8/2024

Learn while having fun - the most interesting Lean training games

Learn while having fun - the most interesting Lean training games

During courses and training in the field of lean management, in addition to theoretical classes, training and educational games are also used. Such games or activities are based on the simulation of production lines or even the entire factory.

Antonina Olszewska

Antonina Olszewska

6/3/2024

What to Do in Case of Non-Conformity Detection?

What to Do in Case of Non-Conformity Detection?

Explore key corrective, corrective, and preventive action strategies to improve production quality and ensure continuous improvement of production processes.

Antonina Olszewska

Antonina Olszewska

12/22/2023

5 Ways To Improve Worker Safety At Manufacturing Plants

5 Ways To Improve Worker Safety At Manufacturing Plants

Working in a factory can be very dangerous. Heavy machinery, electrical equipment or high temperatures are just some of the hazards that can harm an employee. Safety courses and good practices can prevent many accidents and make employees pay more attention to the safety of themselves and others.

Antoni Gradowski

Antoni Gradowski

6/1/2023

Paramedics Day

Paramedics Day

Exactly 16 years ago, on October 13, 2006, the first Paramedics Day was held in Poland. The holiday was established by the act of September 8, 2006, to honor the thousands of people who fight for the lives and health of others every day. Anyone can and should become a paramedic - so familiarize yourself with these essential steps so as not to miss the chance to save someone's life one day.

Michał, Sysadmin

Michał, Sysadmin

10/13/2022

Five key benefits of implementing Layered Process Audits (LPAs)

Five key benefits of implementing Layered Process Audits (LPAs)

Layered Process Audit (LPA) is a type of process audit with varying frequency of execution that is carried out at many (or all) levels of the organization, from process engineer to plant director. Initially, LPA audits were used especially in the automotive industry, and now they have become a commonly used standard. What really makes LPAs such a valuable tool, and what benefits can you expect from their implementation?

Aleksander Niemczyk

Aleksander Niemczyk

3/22/2022