Quality

This document provides a standardized approach for exchanging product design information between customers and suppliers, facilitating the sharing of product design information among organizations. The CQI-33 explores Technical Data Packages (TDPs), which are specialized packages of technical data presented in the form of files, associated data, or both. The document outlines essential success factors for effective technical collaboration and presents the current state of automotive collaboratio...

The Seven-Step Problem-Solving Process provides a comprehensive checklist of actions to be considered for each of the steps or phases of developing corrective and preventive actions to a problem.

Focusing on the "why" behind the "what" and "when," the APQP 3rd edition manual addresses how to improve successful new product launches, with updates to reflect agile product management, and new sections on sourcing, change management, APQP program metrics, risk assessment mitigation plans, and gated management. Along with the removal of Control Plan content - now a standalone document - further revisions include new information on "part traceability," various checklists, and examples of severa...

CQI-38 provides a standardized, industry-focused approach for assessing and managing AI-based vision inspection systems in automotive manufacturing. The guidance helps OEMs, suppliers at all tiers, and vision inspection equipment manufacturers evaluate system capability, accuracy, and reliability while addressing the risks associated with dynamic, data-driven inspection processes. 

Designed to supplement IATF 16949, CQI-38 focuses on AI systems that use image data to perform feature recognition, ...

The AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook is the new automotive industry reference manual for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, it is to be used as a guide to assist suppliers in the development of Design FMEA, Process FMEA, and Supplemental FMEA for Monitoring and System Response.  Developed with a global team of OEM and Tier 1 Supplier Matter Experts (SME's) it incorporates best practices from both AIAG and VDA methodologies into a harmonized, structured approach.

The AIAG & VDA SPC Manual establishes a harmonized approach to Statistical Process Control (SPC), developed jointly by AIAG and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) to drive greater consistency throughout the global automotive supply chain. 

Designed for today's manufacturing environments, the standardized manual translates statistical concepts into a practical implementation framework that supports SPC deployment, launch and production readiness, APQP and PPAP activities, and ...

Traceability provides product visibility throughout the supply chain, greatly reducing the amount of product and/or vehicles needing recall due to a non-conformance.  AIAG's Traceability Guideline is a single, consistent application guideline for traceability, highlighting best practices and showcasing applications/case studies of the latest technology solutions.  The Guideline includes a Traceability Self-Assessment and Traceability Fire Drill forms to identify and verify the effectiveness of a...

Need to get up to speed on the new APQP and standalone Control Plan as quickly as possible? Updated to address increasing demands imposed by higher automation, electrification, and an expanding definition of mobility, this kit includes both the APQP 3rd Edition and Control Plan 1st Edition manuals in hard copy or eDocument format.

CQI-14 drives consumer satisfaction and warranty improvement by providing a robust warranty management program. The guideline provides an assessment tool, and No Trouble Found case studies to guide an organization to proactively reduce warranty incident rates associated with warranty events. The CQI-14 4th edition, 2nd Printing, does not contain any new requirements; therefore, CQI-14 4th edition and CQI-14 4th edition, 2nd Printing are considered technically equivalent and valid editions. Refer...

Ensure a more efficient, unified approach to bar steel management - and help expedite supplier selection amid sourcing changes - with the AIAG CQI-32 Bar Steel System Questionnaire. 

Focusing on defect detection, prevention, and reaction, along with process control and monitoring, this best-practice-based questionnaire covers key topics, including electric arc, basic oxygen, and energy optimizing furnaces; continuous and ingot casting; immersion ultrasonic testing; and more. 

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The primary focus of this document is to present a unified procedure for approval of rubber and plastic formulation ingredient changes. Where ingredients must be changed due to commercial and/or regulatory issues and does not require PPAP testing.

This document focuses on the business aspects of the AutoSTEP pilot, which has examined the business processes used in product data exchange and identified best practices for product development through the supply chain. Product Description Problem Areas Business Case Templates References

The Control Plan 1st edition manual provides clarification on various requirements, further explanation on linkages to APQP processes, and detailed guidance on how to develop control plans, along with industry best practices for effectively using these plans. Additional updates include the introduction of a "Safe Launch" requirement to control plan phases, examples of developing plans for highly automated manufacturing applications, guidance on using software to develop and manage control plans,...

The set includes the latest editions of the Core Tool manuals in English: APQP, Control Plan, PPAP, AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook, MSA, and AIAG & VDA SPC Manual.

Most companies typically waste up to 35% of their operating budgets doing things less efficiently than possible or by failing to capitalize on opportunities. The Cost of Poor Quality Guide will help you identify and quantify where inefficiencies exist, effectively communicate these deficiencies to upper management, and prioritize the actions needed for immediate operational improvement and reduction in variance. Take the first step in taking your performance to the next level today!

The DRBFM Reference Guide is intended to provide information and examples of procedures to implement DRBFM proficiency expectations at all levels of engineering and management. The DRBFM document also aligns with the SAE J2886 DRBFM Recommended Practice.

The DRBFM manual describes the basic principles and implementation of the DRBFM process and how it is integrated within the product and process development cycle. The DRBFM manual also provides descriptions and examples of the four steps of the process and their specific advantages and limitations, and guidance of how the analysis is to be carried out for the maximum benefit of the process. The purpose of the SAE J2886 document is to establish a basic understanding of DRBFM and to describe t...

Provides an overview of the fundamental principles and key phases of the ECR reference process.

Effective Error-Proofing is a comprehensive guideline on how to implement change within an organization by moving away from detection oriented quality practices, toward a culture of zero error.

Does your organization need help eliminating repeat problems and implementing sustainable improvements in your products or processes? This guideline supports organizational efforts to develop and implement a robust problem solving process that will improve problem descriptions, team member participation, qualitative methods for problem solving, and the ability to prioritize, analyze and review concerns, as well as ensure that steps are not skipped. The publication is laid out in sections, each c...

A global recommendation on Management Strategies for Engineering Changes.

Reference document that supports AIAG's D-29 (Engineering Change Management,  ECM Recommendation) and D-30 (ECM Recommendation  Engineering Change Request  ECR), Engineering Change Management Documents.

This manual supports the machinery (the term machinery as used in this manual applies to tooling and equipment also) design process from design development through design approval.

ISO/TR 10017:2003 is not intended for contractual, regulatory or certification/registration purposes. It is not intended to be used as a mandatory checklist for compliance with ISO 9001:2000 requirements. The justification for using statistical techniques is that their application would help to improve the effectiveness of the quality management system.

This document provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit program, and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance on evaluating the competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These individuals include those managing the audit program, auditors, and audit teams.

It is applicable to all organizations that need to plan and conduct audits of management systems or manage an audit program. Auditors and audit teams...

This standard, coupled with the applicable customer-specific requirements, defines the quality management system requirements for automotive production, service and/or accessory parts. IATF 16949:2016 is an autonomous QMS standard that is fully aligned with the structure and requirements of ISO 9001:2015. However, it is not a stand-alone document, but is implemented as a supplement to, and in conjunction with, ISO 9001:2015, which must be purchased separately. This revised standard cancels and r...

The set includes the latest editions of the IATF 16949 & Core Tool manuals in English: APQP, Control Plan, PPAP, AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook, MSA, and AIAG & VDA SPC Manual.

Now in its 6th edition, this document contains the requirements for IATF-recognized certification bodies when conducting IATF 16949 audits and issuing certificates. Along with strengthening and clarifying various processes, approaches, requirements, and IATF intentions, the new Rules 6th was developed to improve the IATF 16949 certification scheme and client transfer process, incorporate Rules 5th Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and FAQs, and update eligibility requirements for IATF 16949 certi...

The IATF 16949 Memory Jogger is a reference to answer many questions regarding IATF 16949:2016 and its background, rules, and implementation/maintenance strategies. Concepts are presented in a brief, focused format that discusses IATF 16949 clauses in conversational language. The Guide is applicable to employees at all levels of an IATF 16949 certified organization. This printing is a desktop sized document measuring 5" x 7".

The IATF 16949 Memory Jogger is a reference to answer many questions regarding IATF 16949:2016 and its background, rules, and implementation/maintenance strategies. Concepts are presented in a brief, focused format that discusses IATF 16949 clauses in conversational language. The Guide is applicable to employees at all levels of an IATF 16949 certified organization. This printing is a pocket sized document measuring 3.5" x 5.5".

The IATF Auditor Guide 5th edition has been updated to align with Rules 6th edition and adds a new section on auditing Corporate Scheme clients. The guide includes additional essential auditor competency requirements, such as audit nonconformity management and auditing top management processes. The document is organized in six distinct sections: Section 1 Readiness Assessment, Section 2 Audit Planning, Section 3 Site Audit and Nonconformity Management, Section 4 Corporate Scheme Audits, Section ...

This summary document provides summary information describing the intent of each clause of IATF 16949 and provides explanations of why the requirement is in place and its value to the certified organizations.

ISO 9001:2026 introduces explicit requirements for quality culture and ethical behavior, integrates climate-change considerations into context clauses, separates risks from opportunities in Clause 6.1, strengthens change-management controls, expands Annex A, and formally recognizes digitalization and AI within QMS processes.

Key elements of the revised CQI-8 guideline: " Integrates LPA with management of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) so that LPAs have a positive impact on business results. " Expands ownership beyond the Quality function " Suggests the role of the LPA Planning Team " Promotes utilization of LPAs in non-manufacturing areas (e.g. Engineering, Purchasing, Program Management, etc.) " Recommends Roles and Responsibilities for LPA (RASIC chart) " Provides expanded guidelines for writing effective LPA c...

The AIAG MBE Roadmap Wallchart provides companies; their partners and suppliers a visual means to assess current capabilities and measure their progress from a Level 1- 2D drawing centric environment towards a comprehensive Level 4 - "Model Based Enterprise". The Wall Chart identifies the key aspects of drawing/model usage to determine your current MBE level, and highlights where to focus to make the transition to the next level. Achieving the transition to full MBE performance will enable the i...

The automotive industry is expanding the use of 3D CAD systems and related technology from engineering and product design to tooling, process development, manufacturing, quality and other downstream business areas. This white paper describes the current state of MBE in the automotive industry. It will focus on promoting the implementation of the 3D-MBD model to enable seamless sharing of product information within the automotive industry.

Measurement data is used in nearly every manufacturing process. As the quality of the data improves, the quality of decisions improves. This guide will help you assess the quality of your measurement systems, providing a basis for recognizing where improvements can be made. The result is knowledge that can be used to improve your measurement process, in turn improving repeatable product quality.

In order to achieve the greatest quality in manufacturing, potential failures must be identified before they occur. As an industry-wide standard, this reference manual clarifies questions concerning the technical development of both Design and Process FMEAs.

Guideline based on existing best practices and the vision of participating organizations. This document will enhance a supplier's ability to focus on the factors most important to product development effectiveness and efficiency.

Ensure your suppliers understand the processes required to produce parts with consistent quality during an actual production run at production rates. PPAP is the industry standard for defining the production part approval process to ensure engineering design record and specification requirements are consistently met.

ISO 9004:2018 gives guidelines for enhancing an organization's ability to achieve sustained success. This guidance is consistent with the quality management principles given in ISO 9000:2015. ISO 9004:2018 provides a self-assessment tool to review the extent to which the organization has adopted the concepts in this document. ISO 9004:2018 applies to any organization, regardless of its size, type, and activity.

The ISO 9000:2026 document establishes common quality management principles and terminology for organizations of any size, helping them implement effective QMS practices, consistently meet customer and supply-chain requirements, support ISO 9001 conformity assessments, and improve communication among interested parties.

Quality management - Guidelines for quality plans. This document gives guidelines for establishing, reviewing, accepting, applying and revising quality plans. This document is applicable to quality plans for any intended output, whether a process, product, service, project or contract, and any type or size of organization. It is applicable whether or not the organization has a management system in conformity with ISO 9001. This document provides guidance and does not specify requirements. It is ...

Based on XML, the standard will enable gages to seamlessly exchange all types of quality information, including SPC and MSA studies to different tools.

Providing essential guidance for managing bulk materials and catalog items that become safety-critical in components - e.g., batteries, bulk components, and seals - this manual addresses OEM expectations and the need for defined responsibilities for OEMs, Tier "N" suppliers, and Bulk/Catalog suppliers in both build-to-spec and build-to-print scenarios. The document also underscores the necessity of clear communication throughout the supply chain, particularly when changes occur in the prop...

This standard enables the industry to move from a traditional 2D drawing world to a full 3D model, which is wholly annotated, meaning contains all the information necessary to manufacture the part.  

Document identifies what Digital Engineering Visualization is, and how it can be utilized. Implementing the tools and processes in this guideline will help enable global engineering collaboration and standards within the worldwide automotive industry.

The SASIG Long Term Archiving & Retrieval (LTAR) Project developed a set of recommendations to guide companies to implement effective and efficient archival and retrieval practices. The recommendations are partitioned into four topic areas: 1) Format, 2) Process, 3) Time Period, and 4) Quality Assurance. This document addresses the set of process recommendations. In particular, this document aims to provide a company with the key activities, inputs, outputs, controls and mechanisms needed to...

This document contains an assessment of the current state of LTAR and the future vision within the auto industry. Includes the necessary tools to identify tasks, deliverables, and work stream timelines for projects.

Service Production Part Approval Process (Service PPAP) is a supplement to Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) 4th edition. This document identifies PPAP requirements for all service parts. These requirements are intended to be clarifications to the PPAP process for service parts and not additional requirements.

Recognizing the increasing variation in software approval processes across the industry, AIAG and leading experts from OEMs and tier suppliers collaborated to develop the groundbreaking CQI-34 Software Assurance Approval Process (SwAAP) manual. Modeled after the highly successful Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), CQI-34 offers a structured process for approving software, whether as a standalone product or as part of a larger system. This manual provides industry-recommended methodologies ...

The new CQI-25 SPC Quick Start Guide is a supplement to the full SPC Manual and provides the building blocks of statistical process control for those who are new to the topic or have only experienced SPC from a limited perspective. The Quick Start Guide covers about 90 percent of the full manual's SPC applications in a succinct format with text and graphics and includes examples of the most commonly used control charts with easy-to-understand calculation sheets. Suppliers have struggled in the p...

The SPC Short Run Supplement (CQI-26) guideline was developed to address the particular uniqueness of short run production, where suppliers do not have the production volume to readily apply the approaches identified in the SPC Reference Manual, 2nd Edition. Providing easy to understand examples of commonly used short run charts, the SPC Short Run Supplement is a guideline used to analyze, monitor and control process that do not satisfy the sampling requirements of standard SPC charts. This docu...

• Management and Planning: Commitment from management, quality planning, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Process Control and Documentation: Detailed process flow diagrams, PFMEA, control plans, and comprehensive documentation.
• Personnel and Training: Qualified, competent personnel and ongoing training programs.
• Equipment and Materials: Proper maintenance, calibration, and verification of equipment; specification, storage, and handling of materials.
• Inspection, Testing, and Continuous Improv...

The CQI-27 Special Process: Casting System Assessment provides requirements for foundry suppliers of OEM automotive castings. It is a collective effort by OEM and Tier 1 customers to create common process requirements for foundries, requirements which our shared experiences tell us will benefit the foundry industry for their OEM automotive customers. The document comes with an Excel file to complete as part of the assessment.

Learn the process requirements your organization needs to follow to develop a coating management system that provides for continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. Application of this process will allow you to meet regulatory requirements and identify areas of improvement while enhancing customer satisfaction. This manual includes a downloadable assessment with forms to complete the assessment.

CQI-17 provides a common framework for assessing soldering systems used in electronic assembly manufacturing across the automotive supply chain. Applicable to manufacturing, assembly, and soldering sites that process customer-specified production or service parts, it helps organizations and suppliers demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and applicable industry and regulatory requirements. It also supports customer satisfaction and continual improvement ac...

The CQI-9 4th Edition is a comprehensive audit covering the most common heat treat processes employed by the automotive industry. Intended to provide a common approach to a heat treat management system for automotive production and service part organizations, the 4th edition now includes additional best practices, along with new and modified requirements and clarifications for supply organizations to consider in making their own self-assessments. NOTE: All sales of the CQI-9 4th edition ar...

CQI-23 establishes a common approach for assessing molding systems and strengthening process controls across a range of molding operations. Designed to complement customer-specific requirements and IATF 16949, it helps organizations and suppliers demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products that meet applicable customer and regulatory requirements. It also supports reduced manufacturing risk, improved process consistency, enhanced customer satisfaction, and continual improvement. 

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Learn the process requirements your organization needs to follow to develop a plating management system that provides for continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. Application of this process will allow you to meet regulatory requirements and identify areas of improvement while enhancing customer satisfaction.

CQI-30 Special Process: Rubber Processing System Assessment - Mixing & Molding 1st Edition. Developed in collaboration with industry experts from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and molding suppliers, the CQI-30 Special Process: Rubber Processing System Assessment - Mixing & Molding provides a common approach to a rubber mixing and molding management system for automotive production and service part organizations. With eight sections focused on the pre-audit survey, management responsibility and quality...

Intended to provide a common approach to a welding management system for automotive production and service part organizations, this document specifies process requirements for an organization or its suppliers performing applicable ferrous and non-ferrous metallic welding. Now in its second edition, numerous updates have been made including the addition of job audit questions to the Process Tables to reduce redundancy and simplify the audit flow, and the addition of two additional processes: Fast...

Continuous improvement is vital to prospering in today's economy. This guide provides several basic and advanced statistical methods to make your manufacturing improvements more effective, resulting in products and services that add value for both you and your customer. 

NOTE: A new edition of SPC was released in July 2026 (product code SPCAV-1). All sales of the current (2nd edition, product code SPC-3) are final and non-refundable.

CQI-19 provides a common, industry-aligned approach for managing sub-tier suppliers, including Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond. This second-edition manual helps OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and sub-tier suppliers implement a supplier management process that sets consistent expectations while making better use of limited resources.

Rather than prescribing specific tools, CQI-19 defines the key elements of effective supplier management, including supplier capability assessment, risk management, APQP ...

AIAG has released a common supplier management process developed by tier 1 automotive suppliers for use with tier 2 suppliers (CQI-19). It focuses on current automaker concerns, e.g. "pass through" characteristics, risk management, quality involvement in sourcing selection from the pre-selection phase through launch to production monitoring, escalation and development as applicable. This free Readiness Checklist is a tool for management to use to assess their organization's compliance with the...

Document identifies existing/emerging telecommunication and network options, including: verify/summarize current OEM supply chain management business processes, and EDI and CAD/CAE/CAM connectivity requirements/specifications.

With vehicles growing more advanced and reliant on complex electrical systems, the demand for high-quality, durable, efficient, and reliable wiring has become more critical than ever. As such, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methodologies in this essential guidance document play a key role in ensuring automotive wiring systems meet top safety and performance standards by helping mitigate potential risks, enhance performance, and build customer trust. Along with supporting organizations in c...