VDA 6.3 vs IATF 16949

An automotive organization is expected to register to IATF 16949:2016 and comply with VDA 6.3:2016 so what is the connection between both?

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The term “process” is extensively used in the international Standards. The understanding of what a process is about demands the identification of its purpose and scope, at the minimum.

If your automotive organization is expected to register to IATF 16949:2016 and comply with VDA 6.3:2016 you will find out that VDA 6.3 process audit is neither the IATF 16949 internal audit process to develop and implement an internal audit programme, nor the IATF manufacturing process audit.

Furthermore, both 2016 international Standards are in full alignment, tied up, and enforcing each other on very specific IATF clause and VDA element.

Every type of audit has a unique object and objective. While the IATF internal audit programme includes quality management system, manufacturing process and product audits, the VDA 6.3 process audit has a different object and objective pursued via a distinct assessment perspective.

The VDA 6.3 process audit comprehends (object) the creation, execution, and customer support for products, subcomponents, materials and services. The objective is to evaluate the robustness and capability of a process scoped from a product or service design to its post-delivery activities, for a given family of products or services, and aimed to serve a specific customer, thus it can be conducted in multiple occasions before and after the start of operation/production.

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