What must a supplier audit checklist for VDA and ISO 9001 contain?

A supplier audit checklist for VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) and ISO 9001 must contain several elements to ensure suppliers meet the required standards.

Below are some key elements that could be included in a supplier audit checklist for VDA and ISO 9001:

1. Quality Management System (QMS) documentation review: The checklist shall include reviewing the supplier’s QMS documentation, including policies, procedures, and work instructions, to ensure they comply with VDA and IATF 16949 requirements.
2. Production Planning review: The checklist shall include reviewing the supplier’s production planning process, including process flow diagrams, process FMEAs (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), and process control plans.
3. Product verification and validation: The checklist shall include a review of the supplier’s product verification and validation processes, including test reports, inspection records, and product release criteria.
4. Supplier performance metrics: The checklist shall review the supplier’s performance metrics, including delivery performance, quality performance, and customer satisfaction, to ensure they meet the required standards.
5. Corrective and preventive actions: The checklist shall include a review of the supplier’s corrective and preventive action processes, including root cause analysis, action plans, and effectiveness checks.
6. Continuous improvement: The checklist shall include a review of the supplier’s continuous improvement processes, including Kaizen events, process improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.

Overall, a supplier audit checklist for VDA and ISO 9001 shall be comprehensive and cover all aspects of the supplier’s quality management system, production processes, product verification and validation, and continuous improvement efforts. It should also ensure that the supplier meets the required standards and is committed to ongoing improvement.

Supplier audit checklist – how to manage it effectively?

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