Knowledge Base
Continual Improvement
Definition a set of recurring activities that are carried out in order to enhance performance
control plan
documented description of the systems and processes required for controlling the manufacturing of product (see Annex A). Source: IATF (https://www.iatfglobaloversight.org/) Annex A: Control Plan Source: IATF 16949 terms and definitions A control plan covers three distinct phases, as appropriate: a) Prototype: a description of the dimensional measurements, material, and performance tests that will occur during […]
controlul calităţii
parte a managementului calităţii concentrată pe îndeplinirea cerinţelor referitoare la calitate.
Counter Measures
Immediate actions to bring performance that is tracking below expectations back into the proper trend. Requires root cause analysis.
Critical Characteristic
Product requirement or process parameter which can affect safe vehicle or product function or compliance with regulations.
customer requirements
all requirements specified by the customer (e.g., technical, commercial, product and manufacturing process-related requirements, general terms and conditions, customer-specific requirements, etc.) Source: IATF (https://www.iatfglobaloversight.org/)
customer-specific requirements (CSRs)
interpretations of or supplemental requirements linked to a specific clause(s) of this Automotive QMS Standard. Source: IATF (https://www.iatfglobaloversight.org/)