Standard applies to organizations providing products/services meeting customer requirements. Requirements are generic and applicable to any organization regardless of size. System helps consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements
SXXX is a comprehensive set of guidelines for product quality, safety and sustainability. Originated from industry leaders' collaborative effort to create unified standards. Focuses on excellence, safety and extended sustainability principles
Operations management organizes production of goods and services. Global companies like Boeing and Amazon demonstrate competitive advantage through operations. Strategic planning includes mission, strategy, and core competencies
CAPA is a systematic process improvement to eliminate non-conformities. It requires organizations to rectify recurring manufacturing and documentation issues. Non-conformities can be customer complaints, machinery failures, or instruction errors
New VDA 6.3 volume published in January 2023. Upgrade training available until December 2024 as live or web-based courses. Standard four-day training course required for initial qualification. Automotive Core Tools training mandatory for process auditors
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 replaces previous standards for testing and calibration laboratories. Standard released in 2017 to align with ISO 9001:2015 requirements. Applies to both independent laboratories and corporate facilities