VDA Potential Analysis

Potential Analysis VDA 6.
3 2010
Organisation (Supplier):
Location:
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Date:
Customer:
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Reason for
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Project, Product, Process
Evaluation
GREEN
RED
Blocked Supplier
YELLOW Controlled Supplier

GREEN
Approved Supplier
Assessment / Requirements:
Process description
Order placement is not possible

Order placement only possible with
additional actions
Order placement possible
Risk assessment:
NOTE:
As part of the up-qualification-agreement, controlled suppliers are obligated to cooperate
with a consultant, approved by the customer after receipt of order. The costs are paid by the
supplier.
Potential assessment:
Audit history / Certificates
Audit basis
Date
Application
Result
Further processes:
Participants
* Participants
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1. Appointment Improvement Plan:
Auditor
Lead Supplier Evaluation
1/13/1900
Actions see"Improvement program"
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Questionnaire potential analysis (P1)
Question
2.1
2.2
1.1
1.2
Project Management
Is the project organisation
(projectleader) established and
the responsebilities in addition
with the comptetence of the
projectleader and the team
members settled?
Are resources planned for the

project handling and will
changes be anounced to the
customer?
Requests / Details
mark with x
The project management is able to fulfill the customer requirements.
A process to implement project management incl. resource-planning exists. Permissions of
project managers and team members as well as the organisation is definded and contain all
necessary competences for realization.
Suppliers are consistently integrated in the project management.
Evaluate!
The resource-planning considers customer requirements regarding the contract of the

project.
A resource-planning (cross-departmental, interdisciplinary team) for project management is
implemented.
The necessary project budget is planned and approved.
The requirements regarding personal qualification and providing goods must be
determined before every project start and documented in the project plan.
The involved personal resources, with according qualification, are provided by departments
on time.
The workload of the employees is considered while planning.
Project changes must be displayed on time and discussed with the customer before
realization.
On changes (date, scope of development,...) in the project, a validation of the resourceplanning, possibly adjustment of demands.
This relates to customer changes, as well as internal changes or changes by suppliers.
The resource-planning also considers subcontractors.
In particular, the critical path is considered in the resource-planning.
The project plan fulfils the specific customer requirements.

All internal and customer milestones are completely implemented in the project plan and are
adapted regularly on changes.
By changes of the project plan the internal communication is ensured by a defined mailing
list. Changes which are not released by the customer, are discussed with the customer.
The project plan considers critical scope
of delivery. The critical path arises from the project
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plan.
2.3
1.3
Evaluation
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Is a projectplan existing and

verified with the customer?
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The project plan fulfils the specific customer requirements.

Is a projectplan existing and
All internal and customer milestones are completely implemented in the project plan and are
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adapted
regularly
on changes.
By changes of the project plan the internal communication is ensured by a defined mailing
list. Changes which are not released by the customer, are discussed with the customer.
The project plan considers critical scope of delivery. The critical path arises from the project
plan.
To the defined milestones in the project plan a review is carried out, with the verification,
whether all planned activities are carried out and the required maturity level is reached.
2.4
2.5
2.6
1.4
1.5
1.6
Is the change management in

the project secured by the
project leader?
The change management of the project fulfils the specific customer requirements.
The feasibility check of changes is carried out and documented.
Changes are indicated on time and discussed with the customers.
All changes are documented with the help of a defined process.
By changes which influence the product quality significantly the risk must be valued with the
customer.
The suppliers (critical scope of delivery) are actively integrated In the change management.
The moment for change stops is defined and kept. Deviatoins are recorded in written form
between the customer and supplier.
Period of changes before SOP does not endanger the product quality.
The realization of the changes must be valued together in dependence of the remaining time
before SOP.
Are the responsible persons in

the organisation and also at the
customer involved in the change
management?
Responsible persons as well as their representatives for the change management to the
customer, in the organization and the suppliers are defined.
There is a regulation for handling changes (distribution, process time, escalation path).
The customer requirements regarding handling of changes are performed or regulated
specifically and documented.
A regulation for responsible persons regarding changes is defined.
Is a qualityplan in the project

implemented and monitored?
In the project plan a Q plan which contains all relevant activities for the Q planning must be
integrated.
The Q plan is performed according to customer requirements / contract and contain internal
and external product assurance-criteria
The responsible persons for generation and maintenance of the Q plan are defined and
deployed.
The Q plan considers the dates of the whole project.
The Q plan contains critical scope of delivery.
All product-und process specifications are considered in the Q plan on verification and
validation.
The realization of the Q plan is monitored regularly regarding compliance with and reaching
of the targets.
In case of deviatons to the targets an escalation process is initiated in which the customer is
integrated.
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In the project plan a Q plan which contains all relevant activities for the Q planning must be
Is a qualityplan in the project
integrated.
implemented(P1)
and monitored?
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The Q
plan isVDA
performed
to customer requirements / contract and contain internal
and external product assurance-criteria
The responsible persons for generation and maintenance of the Q plan are defined and
deployed.
The Q plan considers the dates of the whole project.
The Q plan contains critical scope of delivery.
All product-und process specifications are considered in the Q plan on verification and
validation.
The realization of the Q plan is monitored regularly regarding compliance with and reaching
of the targets.
In case of deviatons to the targets an escalation process is initiated in which the customer is
integrated.
2.7
1.7
Is an escalation process settled

and activ regulated?
In case of deviations of the maturity level, which affect the whole time schedule, an escalation
process must be defined.
An escalation process is described for the project and is implemented. Specific customer
requirements are considered.
The criteria for the escalation are defined, responsibilities and permissions are regulated.
The effectiveness of the function (escalation) is proved by a suitable documentation.
Evaluate!
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Planning product and process

development
3.1
2.1
Are the product-, and processrelated requirements known?
All requirements to develop the product are known.

The supplier has implemented a process to identify general QM requirements of the
customer as well as development and process requirements.
Contract documents are checked.
In case of nonconformances regarding the requirements, these requirements must be
communicated to the customer or deviations must be "released" / be agreed by the customer
(in case of an order).
Requirements of the customer according the choice of subcontractors or prematerials must
be documented.
Special characteristic must be identified on the basis of own requirements, customer
requirements, legal demands, manufacturing technology and characteristics which arise from
the intended purpose of use of the product.
Is the feasibility based on the

product and the process
requirements evaluated?
A procedure to evaluate the feasibility must be defined.

Contract and inquiry documents must be checked according completeness and feasibility.
A process must be implemented which ensures that all requirements for the product are
determined, additionally those which are not given explicitly by the customer (e.g., legal
demands)
Experiences (Lessons learned) and expectations must be considered.
The release process, before an offer is presented to a customer, must be defined.
4 confirm the feasibility of the customer requirements
All responsible / involved parties must
(sales, development, production planning, production, Q planning, logistics...).
3.2
2.2
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A procedure to evaluate the feasibility must be defined.

Is the feasibility based on the
Contract and inquiry documents must be checked according completeness and feasibility.
product and the
(P1)process
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A process
be implemented
which ensures that all requirements for the product are
requirements evaluated?
determined, additionally those which are not given explicitly by the customer (e.g., legal
demands)
Experiences (Lessons learned) and expectations must be considered.
The release process, before an offer is presented to a customer, must be defined.
All responsible / involved parties must confirm the feasibility of the customer requirements
(sales, development, production planning, production, Q planning, logistics...).
Necessary capacities for sample construction, prototype construction, are alreaddy
considered in the offer phase.
The requirements from P7 "Customer Service/Customer satisfaction" are considered.
Evaluate!
Realisation Product and Process

development
4.1
3.1
In the development phase is to be made sure by means of FMEA that the product and the
Are the Design-FMEA and
process corresponds to the requirements of the customer concerning function, reliability, etc.
Process-FMEA generated and
Changes in the product and process must be revalued. If necessary a new analysis is to be
updated during the project
initiated in agreement with the FMEA team and the project manager.
including the corrective actions? After taking actions a new evaluation of the possible appearance and the possible detection
is necessary with the focus on verification / validation of the Design-FMEA process of the
project.
The FMEA must be a content of the developing plan.
The start phase, interfaces to the Prozess-FMEA, update loops,... are contained in it.
The realization of FMEA's must be defined.
Interfaces to the customer / supplier as well as internal interfaces are defined.
Possible evaluation guidelines of customers are documented and applied.
Production planning and the prospective producing plant are members of the FMEA team.
With the generation of the Produkt-FMEA the manufacturing location is to be involved.
Special characteristics are identified, marked in the FMEA and assured by defined actions.
The effectiveness of the actions is to be proved.
The interfaces of design and process FMEA are defined.
A control circuit for updating the FMEA (frequency and trigger) exists.
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4.5
3.2
Are the feasibility verification

and releases according the
project phases available?
The releases / suitability proofs are to be proved for all individual parts, assemblies and
supplied parts according to the developing time schedule.
Regular status reports of the project referring to the project plan or the milestones of the
customer are provided.
The evaluation guidelines / measuring dimensions including escalation criteria must be
defined.
Before the first delivery under series conditions a production process release and product
release must be available with all requested documents.
The PPF procedure should prove before SOP that agreed requirements in drawings and
specifications are fulfilled.
The finished PPF proves that customer requirements, specifications and other requirements
(e.g., laws, norms,...) are understood correctly and are applied.
Therefore the PPF is the final verification of the product, production and transport-planning
process and leads with positive result to series release.
Evaluate!
Verification and validation for product and process are ensured.
4.9
3.3
Is the project transfer from the

development to the serial
process regulated (start up
securing)?
A process for the structured handing over of the responsibility between developing team and
production must be defined.
Customer requirements are taken into consideration.
Before the first delivery under series condition an internal production process release must
be available.
A production test according to customer requirements at the production location is carried
out.
Necessary actions due to the production test are performed in time.
Machine capability tests (MFU) are proved for all relevant characteristics.
Provided tools, inspection and measuring equipment are available in the necessary amount.
A procedure to ensure the the start-up-run must be described and installed to shorten the
high run phase and to ensure a robust production process.
A start-up-run-approach must be carried out for all new parts and changed parts which
require initial sampling.
Supply Managment
Are only approved and qualified
subsuppliers used?
Before defining the supplier the QM system

(Certification / audit) must be evaluated.
The accurately timed planning for the choice and evaluation of new suppliers on the basis of
the project plan of the customer is to be proved.
In case of series application it must be ensured that only suitable suppliers are used.
In case of deviations to own criteria the further procedure must be defined. Experiences from
evaluations of quality performances of existing suppliers must be taken into consideration.
Risks in the supply chain must be determined and be valued as well as reduced by suitable
actions (emergency strategy)
In all phases process audits or comparable methods with commissioned suppliers are to be
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planned and to be carried out. (depending
on the risk classification of the component)
Sufficient capacities must be ensured at site of subcontractors.
5.1
4.1
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Are only approved and qualified Before defining the supplier the QM system
(Certification / audit) must be evaluated.
subsuppliers(P1)
used?
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The accurately
timed 6.3
planning
for the choice and evaluation of new suppliers on the basis of
the project plan of the customer is to be proved.
In case of series application it must be ensured that only suitable suppliers are used.
In case of deviations to own criteria the further procedure must be defined. Experiences from
evaluations of quality performances of existing suppliers must be taken into consideration.
Risks in the supply chain must be determined and be valued as well as reduced by suitable
actions (emergency strategy)
In all phases process audits or comparable methods with commissioned suppliers are to be
planned and to be carried out. (depending on the risk classification of the component)
Sufficient capacities must be ensured at site of subcontractors.
This also applies on changes of quantity.
5.2
5.4
5.5
4.2
4.3
4.4
Are the custom related

requirements considered in the
supply chain?
Are the necessary releases

available for all supplied series
products?
Is the quality of the purchased

parts assured?
The suppliers in the supply chain must be controlled and monitored concerning the order /
project. (depending on the risk classification of the component)
In this process the interfaces to the suppliers / subcontractors must be recognized and be
ensured.
The responsibilities at supplier-site must be defined.
The transfer of customer requirements must be regulated and be traceable.
The change management is to be considered.
Evaluate!
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For the whole scope of buy-parts a release must be carried out for new / changed products /
processes before series application takes place.
If not agreed separatly, the supplier of modules has the full responsibility of the quality control
to all single components.
Therefore, an continuous change management from the customer to the subcontractor is to
be proved.
Evaluate!
The abilities and performances of a supplier must be checked in defined time periods, listed
part-specific (supplier catalog) and be evaluated. In case of negative results qualification
programs are to be defined. The realization of actions is to be proved.
For the control of the quality of the scope of buy-parts, regular tests are carried out,
documented and evaluated.
Inspection options (lab equipment and measuring equipment) must be installed in the
company (own know-how, short response time in case of problems).
With saftey-related components specific agreements with suppliers are made regarding the
use of processes and tests, as well as the recording and storage of the results.
Requalification tests according to customer requirements are carried out.
Inspection and measuring equipment is stored properly and the test workplace are designed

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appropriately. (Damage, Soiling, climate
control, lighting conditions, ordering, cleanness,
noise)
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Is the quality of the purchased The abilities and performances of a supplier must be checked in defined time periods, listed
part-specific (supplier catalog) and be evaluated. In case of negative results qualification
parts assured?
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The realization of actions is to be proved.
For the control of the quality of the scope of buy-parts, regular tests are carried out,
documented and evaluated.
Inspection options (lab equipment and measuring equipment) must be installed in the
company (own know-how, short response time in case of problems).
With saftey-related components specific agreements with suppliers are made regarding the
use of processes and tests, as well as the recording and storage of the results.
Requalification tests according to customer requirements are carried out.
Evaluate!
Inspection and measuring equipment is stored properly and the test workplace are designed
appropriately. (Damage, Soiling, climate control, lighting conditions, ordering, cleanness,
noise)
5.6
4.5
Are purchased materials sotred

appropriatly
Delivered prematerials are stored according to the release status against damage and
mixture.
"Suspicious" / locked products are to be stored clearly with no access.
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6.1.1
6.1.3
5.1.1
5.1.2
Production analysis
Process-Input
Is the project transfer from the
development to the serial
process regulated /start up
securing)?
Are products and components

appropriately stored and are the
transport means and packaging
equipment coordinated with the
specific characteristics of the
products and components?
A process for the handing over of the responsibility between developing team and production
must be defined regulated.
Before the first delivery under series condition an internal production process release and a
product release must be available with all requested documents.
The PPF procedure should prove before SOP that agreed requirements in drawings and
specifications are fulfilled.
The finished PPF proves that customer requirements, specifications and other requirements
(e.g., laws, norms,...) are understood correctly and are applied.
Therefore the PPF is the final verification of the product, production and transport-planning
process and leads with positive result to series release.
The requirements to release the series phase are agreed with the customer.
A procedure to ensure the the start-up-run must be described and installed to shorten the
high run phase and to ensure a robust production process.
A start-up-run-approach must be carried out for all new parts and changed parts which
require initial sampling.
A production test according to customer requirements is carried out and evaluated positive.
Necessary actions due to the production test are performed in time.
Means of prodution / new parts are sampled positive.
A process to develop process- / product-FMEA further is defined and regulated.
Machine capability tests (MFU) are proved for all relevant characteristics.
Provided tools, inspection and measuring equipment are available in the necessary amount.
Evaluate!
Customized packaging regulations must be taken into consideration / performed consistently

(also in the production segments).
The components must be protected against damage and soiling during manufacturing and
the in-plant transport by suitable transport unities.
Storage area/workplace/containers must comply with the ordering / cleanness necessary for
the component / product.
The part / material supply at the workplace / assembly line must ensure proper handling
Predefined storage times as well as built-in times for special materials / components must be
monitored by suitable methods (maximum, minimum storage times, prescribed interstorage
time).
Critical auxiliary and operating materials for machines and systemes which have direct
influence on the product / the product quality must be monitored accordingly.
Parts/pre material/critical auxiliary and operating materials are to be protected against
environmental and climate influence.
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Are products and components Customized packaging regulations must be taken into consideration / performed consistently
(also in the production segments).
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The components
must6.3
be protected
against damage and soiling during manufacturing and
transport means and packaging the in-plant transport by suitable transport unities.
equipment coordinated with the Storage area/workplace/containers must comply with the ordering / cleanness necessary for
the component / product.
specific characteristics of the
The part / material supply at the workplace / assembly line must ensure proper handling
products and components?
Predefined storage times as well as built-in times for special materials / components must be
monitored by suitable methods (maximum, minimum storage times, prescribed interstorage
time).
Critical auxiliary and operating materials for machines and systemes which have direct
influence on the product / the product quality must be monitored accordingly.
Parts/pre material/critical auxiliary and operating materials are to be protected against
environmental and climate influence.
Evaluate!
Work content / Process-Flow
6.2.1
5.2.1
Based on the control plan, are

the relevant details fully
completed and adhered to in the
production and inspection
documents?
Product guidance plan, working plan, manufacturing advices must be available at the
workplace. The process parameters which have impact on the product characteristics
/-quality must be stated completely.
Process parameters and inspection characteristics are to be stated along with tolerance
specifications.
The manufacturing documents and test documents must be available at the work-/test
station. Insepection characteristics, test equipment, test methods, test frequencies / cycles
must be described and defined in these documents.
The operator intervention borders in process guide maps must be defined, be recognizable
and reasonable.
Deviations and initiated actions according to process guidelines / targets and test
characteristics must be documented.
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Data of machines/tools/auxiliary materialsl (tool and machine-no.) for critical products and
processes must be stated in the work plan/product guidance plan/test instruction.
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6.2.3
5.2.2
Does the available production

equipment and tooling ensure
that the quality requirements for
the product are met due to the
customer?
It must be proved that the processes can be performed according to customer requirements
with the used manufacturing equipment and that the resulting products correspond to the
customer specifications.
The manufacturing equipment, machines and systems must be able to meet the tolerance
stated by the customers for the respective characteristic.
For important product and process characteristics the process capabilities are to be
determined and proved continuously.
For the short-term process capability (machine capability tests) and the preliminary process
capability Cmk / PpK> = 1.67 must be reached. The minimum target Cpk> = 1.33 applies to
the long-term process capability Cpk. Customer specification / requirements for the capability
proof of special characteristics must be considered.
100 % check is necessary for important characteristics for which capability cannot be proved.
Evaluate!
Cleanness requirements for production are defined and applied in dependence of the product
risk.
6.2.4
5.2.3
Are critical or specific

characters in the production
guided under control?
Special product and process parameters are marked in the product guidance plan and are
monitored systematically (SPC).
Intervention borders are defined.
In case of deviations effective countermeasures are taken.
Documentation about deviations and remedial actions is gathered. The deviations which have
impact on the quality of the product must be approved by the customer.
Manufacturing processes are controlled and actionable.
Documentation for special characteristics is available (archiving duration, -method) and
discussed with the customer.
For characteristics with special need of archiving the customized requirements are to be
taken into consideration.
6.2.5
5.2.4
Are scrap, rework, set-up parts

and excessive material
conscientiously separated and
identified?
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Parts, which are not released yet, defective parts or parts with nonconformances must be
separated, documented and extracted safely from the manufacturing process.
Containers for failures and rework must be marked appropriately.
Quarantine store and areas must be marked clearly (unauthorised access must be avoided).
The storage of set-up parts/reference parts and tools must be marked clearly.
The amount of in-plant excessive material must be gathered, marked and stored
appropriately.
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6.2.6
5.2.5
Is the material and parts flow

secured against mixing and
intermingling, and is traceability
ensured?
By a suitable / optimum flow of material and parts must be ensured that a mixture or
mistakes in taking similar components is avoided, possibly by Poka Yoke.
A wrong built-in part must be immediately recognizable and must be removed from the
manufacturing process. Suitable tests and actions must be initiated which ensure a fastestpossible recognition and removal of wrong built-in parts.
According subjects and actions must be contained in the Prozess-FMEA and possibly in the
construction-FMEA and must be noticed.
A process to reprocess excessive material, separated parts (e.g., wrong identified parts due
to disruption of machines / systems), reworked parts, reused parts from product audits, test
parts, etc... must be defined cleary.
Containers / parts must be marked sufficient and suitable.
Process status and test status must be clearly evident.
Expiry dates and maximum storage times of materials / respectively components must be
considered.
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Process support / personal
resources
6.3.2
5.3.1
Are the employees qualified to For every workplace a job description and job profile must be available.
Necessary training must be determined for every employee individually in relation to the task
complete the defined tasks and and a suitable personnel development planning must be made. It must be documented who
is their qualification maintained? is qualified for which tasks and activities.
This documentation must be considered for personnel placement planning.
The employees are trained regarding the processes and know potentially appearing
manufacturing errors.
All employees are trained about the results of wrong working execution (e.g., product training,
what happens if the product was assembled wrong). Instruction about working safety and the
environmental aspects relevant for the work takes place regularly. For the handling and the
treatment of 'components / products with special proof' the employees must be instructed
appropriatley.
Carried out instructions, qualification certificates must be documented.
Special proof of suitability for the respective task must be (stacker's driving license, welding,
soldering license, visionl test, hearing test, etc.). Initial training plans for new employees,
spare workers and subcontracted workers must be available. Initial training phases must be
proved.
Evaluate!
Material resources
6.4.1
5.4.1
Is the service and maintenance

of tools, equipment and
machinery part of the advanced
maintenance planning?
Systems, equipment, machines and tools which are necessary for smooth key processes are
determined and planned with suitable preventive servicing (maintenance) intervals.
Resources for the realization of necessary maintenance actions are available.
Necessary maintenance actions are planned systematically and carried out.
Preventive maintenance actions for machines, systems and tools are carried out,
documented and controlled (maintenance system)
The availability of spare parts for the production equipment, especially for key processes and
processes which reflect the critical path is ensured.
Clean working environment and clean workplaces are a component of a comprehensive
investment maintenance.
A process to analyse and optimize downtimes, machine utilization and tool lifetime is applied
efficiently.
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Is the service and maintenance Systems, equipment, machines and tools which are necessary for smooth key processes are
determined and planned with suitable preventive servicing (maintenance) intervals.
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the realization
of necessary maintenance actions are available.
machinery part of the advanced Necessary maintenance actions are planned systematically and carried out.
Preventive maintenance actions for machines, systems and tools are carried out,
maintenance planning?
documented and controlled (maintenance system)

The availability of spare parts for the production equipment, especially for key processes and
processes which reflect the critical path is ensured.
Clean working environment and clean workplaces are a component of a comprehensive
investment maintenance.
A process to analyse and optimize downtimes, machine utilization and tool lifetime is applied
efficiently.
6.4.2
5.4.2
Can the quality requirements be

effectively monitored with the
measurement and inspection
equipment used?
The used inspection and measuring equipment is suitable for the purpose and the use in
manufacturing and are stated in the production guidance plan. Systematic and accidental
causes of measuring mistakes are excluded. Employees are trained in handling the
measuring equipment (exclusion of measuring mistakes). Capability investigations for the
used measuring equipment are carried out. The measuring accuracy of the used inspection
and measuring equipment are suitable for the application and the appropriate characteristic.
Proof of the calibration of inspection equipment (inspection plate) and measuring equipment
exists.
A process for periodical monitoring of inspection and measuring equipment is installed and
applied.
A marking (identification) system for inspection and measuring equipment is installed which
manages the inspection and measuring equipment based on the marking. Accessories for
measuring equipment and test equipment which has an influence on the measuring accuracy
or the measuring result are monitored in the same way.
6.4.3
5.4.3
Are the work and test stations

laid out according to the
process requirements?
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The workplace and environmental terms (also for rework) are adjusted to working contents
and the products in order to prevent and avoid soiling, damage and part mistakes / wrong
interpretation.
In addition, the workplace is adapted according to the working task ergonomically.
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6.4.4
5.4.4
Also tools, equipment and test equipment which are not in use and/or not released, must be
Are tools, facilities, and
properly and be administered.
inspection, test and measuring stored
All tools, equipment and test equipment are marked with the respective status as well as
equipment stored appropriately? change status (released, repaired, repair necessary, blocked).
Storage without damage and protection against environmental influences is ensured, as well
as ordering and cleanness.
The release and use is defined and documented.
6.5.1
5.5.1
Process efficiency
Are targets set for the product
and proces and is their
achievement followed up?
Evaluate!
Process and product performance indicators are defined and gathered to control and monitor
the corporate processes.
A target performance comparison is carried out on a regular basis.
Targets are defined and realizable, the actuality is ensured.
Specific process targets are defined, monitored and communicated (produced number of
parts, quality performance indicators like failure rates, audit results, processing time, failure
costs, process performance indicators (cpk).
Deviations are analyzed and deposited with suitable actions which lead to product and
process improvement.
Necessary special actions must be defined and applied.
The potential of improvement must be determined continuously due to previous knowledge
about quality, costs, service.
The monitoring of the performance indicators are ensured by regular management-reviews
and is reported in appropriate committees.
6.5.3
5.5.2
Are nonconformities to product

and process requirements
analyzed for root causes and the
corrective actions checked for
effectiveness?
In case of product / process deviations suitable immidiate actions are to be carried out to
comply with the requirements until the error root cause is eliminated and proof of
effectiveness of applied corrective actions exists.
The methods which are used for the cause analysis are defined and applied.
Corrective actions are defined, their realization is monitored and the effectiveness is verified.
Production guidance plan and FMEAs are considered and possibly complemented and
updated.
The status of these actions is transparent and communicated
Audit plans (process / product audit) must be available for the product and its manufacturing
process.
Reasons for audits can be:
- New projects / processes / products
- Proof of complaince with quality requirements
- Highlight improvement potentials.
Deviation reports must be forwarded
15to the responsible persons, the improvement actions
must be monitored.
6.5.4
Evaluate!
5.5.3
Evaluate!
Are processes and products

regularly audited?
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Audit plans (process / product audit) must be available for the product and its manufacturing
Are processes and products
process.
regularly audited?
(P1) als Auszug aus
dem
VDAcan
6.3
Reasons
for audits
be: Fragenkatalog
- New projects / processes / products
- Proof of complaince with quality requirements
- Highlight improvement potentials.
Deviation reports must be forwarded to the responsible persons, the improvement actions
must be monitored.
In case of non-compliance with the quality requirements (internal/external) , additional eventrelated audits must be performed.
Product audits are carried out and documented in the manufacturing process after finished
manufacturing steps and on the end product periodically.
Customer requirements and relevant functions including easy and safely built-in are
considered.
Execution failures in development and production are highlighted, valued by the customer
and appropriate actions are initiated.
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Process result (Output)
6.6.1
5.6.1
Are customer requirements

fulfilled regarding product and
process?
All requirements are considered which appear in the supplier assessment of the customer.
Specific for process targets (possibly prescribed by the customer) must be defined (produced
number of parts, quality performance indicator like failure rates, audit results, processing
time, failure costs, process performance indicators (cpk). Customized special characteristics
(D characteristics) must be marked.
Customer requirements must be audit internal.
A process which regulates the handling with provided products is implemented. This refers to
products (set parts), tools, inspection equipment and packaging.
For inspections (also endurance tests), inspection regulations must exist, the testing methods
must be agreed with the customer and must be documented.
In case of a delivery stop, a process must be described and implemented which informs all
appropriate areas like storage / part supply / shipment and the customer.
Evaluate!
Customer Service/Customer
satisfaction
7.1
6.1
Are the customer requirements

regarding QM- System and
product fulfilled before delivery?
All requirements, especially those which appear in the supplier evaluation of the customer
are considered. Consideration of the certification of the QM system in accordance with
customer requirements. If appropriately, special characteristics are to be proved with an
audit.
The customer requirements like spare part supply before, during and after the series phase,
as well as the return of parts and their recycling must be performed and be considered. The
spare part supply must be planned in addition to series delivery with the required product
variations and changes and must be considered concerning the necessary resources.
The packaging must fulfil the requirements of the customer concerning suitability, mounting,
cushion and marking.
Evaluate!
Product requalification are carried out according to customer requirements.

The compliance with laws must be ensured.
Is the delivery to the customer Concepts incl. assurance of emergencies to ensure the supply are defined.
In the supply phase of series parts the update of these concepts is ensured.
secured?
* Weitere Erluterungen
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In this case, own processes as well17
as the processes of the suppliers are to be taken into
7.3
6.2
consideration.
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Auszug aus
dem
6.3ofFragenkatalog
Concepts
incl.VDA
assurance
emergencies to ensure the supply are defined.
Is the delivery(P1)
to the
secured?
In the supply phase of series parts the update of these concepts is ensured.
In this case, own processes as well as the processes of the suppliers are to be taken into
consideration.
Procedures must be installed which ensure that the organization informs the customer
immediately in case of recognizing supply shortages. The information contains the
prospective duration and the extent of the supply shortage, the reason and the initiated
actions.
The actions must be initiated / performed according to the customer requirements in time.
Evaluate!
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Amount of Evaluations:
35 Questions in Total
Not-evaluated questions must be justified. This has a negative impact on the comparability of the
results.
Rating criteria
Notice: Maximum amount of not-evaluated questions is limited to 3
Approved supplier
Controlled supplier
Support via audit team
Blocked supplier
Order placement is not possible
Overall Rating GREEN

The question can be answered with yes without any doubt.
No potential risk.
[GREEN] Requirements fulfilled
[YELLOW] Requirements fulfilled in The question can not be answered with yes without any doubt. The target (product / process)
is only achievable with additional actions.
parts
[RED] Requirements not fulfilled
The question can only be answered with no. The target (product / process) is not achievable.
There is potential risk of failure .
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Remarks
1.1
1.2

1.3
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1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
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1.7
2.1
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3.1
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3.3
*4.1
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
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4.5
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5.1.2
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5.2.1
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5.2.3
5.2.4
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5.4.1
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5.4.2
5.4.3
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5.5.1
5.5.2
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6.1
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6.2
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Prozessaudit
Improvement Program Potential Analysis

Supplier:
Date:
Order-No.
Pos.
filled out by auditor

Questi
on No.
Weakness / Recommend Actions,

Determination
12/30/1899
0
filled out by auditee

Actions and Error Cause Analysis
of the Organisation
Date
Responsibility
Project Management
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
Planning product and process development
2.1
2.2
Realisation Product and Process
development
3.1
3.2
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VDA QMC
Prozessaudit

Supplier:
Date:
Order-No.
Pos.

Questi
on No.

Determination
12/30/1899
0

of the Organisation
Date
Responsibility
3.3
Supply Managment
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
Production analysis
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
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VDA QMC
Prozessaudit

Supplier:
Date:
Order-No.
Pos.

Questi
on No.

Determination
12/30/1899
0

of the Organisation
Date
Responsibility
5.2.5
5.3.1
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.4.4
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.6.1
Customer Service/Customer
satisfaction
6.1
6.2
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VDA QMC
Prozessaudit

Supplier:
Date:
Order-No.
Pos.

Questi
on No.
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Determination
12/30/1899
0

of the Organisation
Date
Responsibility
VDA QMC
Prozessaudit
Effectivity
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Prozessaudit
Effectivity
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Prozessaudit
Effectivity
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Prozessaudit
Effectivity
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VDA QMC
Overview Evaluation Potential Analysis
Order: 0
Supplier:
P2 Projectmanagement
1.1
0
0
0
Projectleader
Project team
1.2
0
0
0
Project
resources
1.3
Poject plan
0
0
0
1.4
Change
management
0
0
0
1.5
Changes
Customer / Supplier
P3 Planning product and process development

0
0
0
2.1
Customer
requirements
0
0
0
0
0
0
1.7
Escalation
process
0
0
0
P4 Realisation Product and Process Development
0
0
0
2.2
Feasibility
1.6
QM-Plan
3.1
FMEA Product
FMEA Process
0
0
0
3.2
Eignung
Release
0
0
0
Projecttransfer
0
0
0
Flow of Material
0
0
0
Storage Work-/
3.3
Start-up series
0
0
0
P5 Supply Managment
0
0
0
4.1
Released
suppliers
4.2
Customer requirement
Supply chain
0
0
0
4.3
Procurement
Release product
0
0
0
4.4
Procurement
Quality product
0
0
0
4.5
Storage
Incoming goods
0
0
0
P6 Process Analysis / Production

Production analysis / Input
5.1.1
Projecttransfer
Development / series
0
0
0
Work content / Process-Flow

0
0
0
5.1.2
Storage
Prematerial
5.2.1
Production guidance
plan
0
0
0
5.2.2
Production
systems
0
0
0
Process support / personal resources

5.3.1
Employee
Qualification
0
0
0
Target product
Target process
0
0
0
5.4.1
Maintenance
Servicing
0
0
0
5.5.2
Analysis, Cause
Effectivity
characteristics
0
0
0
5.2.4
Identification marking
parts, defective parts
5.2.5
0
0
0
Material resources
0
0
0
Process efficiency
5.5.1
5.2.3
Specific
5.4.2
Measuring
Testing
0
0
0
5.4.3
Workplace
Test location
5.4.4
inspection equipment
0
0
0
Process result (Output)

5.5.3
Process / Product
Audits
0
0
0
5.6.1
Compliance
Customer requirements
0
0
0
P7 Customer Service/Customer satisfaction

6.1
QM-System
Delivery
Amount evaluated
Question
0
0
0
RED
YELLOW
GREEN
0
0
0
6.2
Part supply
0
0
0
Blocked supplier:
Controlled supplier:
Approved supplier:
(1X red or min. 15X yellow)

(max. 14 X yellow and 0 X red)
(max 7X yellow und 0 X red)
Rating
GREEN
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47/47
Qualification Time Schedule

0
Order:
Time Schedule Supplier

Actions:
Improvement program received
Date:
12/30/1899
I. Concretization and scheduling of the improvement program (14 days )
1/13/1900
II. Realization of the improvement program ( 12 weeks after order placement )

III. Self audit VDA 6.3 ( only if evaluated "GREEN" or "YELLOW" with order placement )
Description:
The actions must be applied on a short-term basis. For extensive improvement programs it can be divided in several realization phases.
Self audit: In order to get a knowledgeable evaluation of the self audit, we ask for information about the time spent for the audit (man-days) and the qualification of
the deployed auditors. We assume that the time spent on the audit equals the time of a certification audit at a minium. The self audit must be performed in the
project phase of the 0-series (Parts from series tools and systems). After receipt and proof of these documents, we define, if the result is "Level A", an appointment
for our audit. In case of a result "Level B", we ask for a reasonable date for achieving "Level A". We expect the transmission of the following audit report without
any additional request by DRX.
Up-Qualification-Agreement:
As part of the up-qualification-agreement, controlled suppliers are obligated to cooperate with a consultant, approved by the customer after receipt of order. The
costs are paid by the supplier.
Auditor
Auditor
Signature Supplier
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Potential Analysis VDA 6.

Project, Product, Process

YELLOW Controlled Supplier

Order placement is not possible

1. Appointment Improvement Plan:

Lead Supplier Evaluation

Actions see"Improvement program"

Signiture Supplier / Candidate

Questionnaire potential analysis (P1)

Are resources planned for the

The resource-planning considers customer requirements regarding the contract of the

The project plan fulfils the specific customer requirements.

Is a projectplan existing and

The project plan fulfils the specific customer requirements.

Is the change management in

Are the responsible persons in

Is a qualityplan in the project

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

Is an escalation process settled

Planning product and process

Are the product-, and processrelated requirements known?

All requirements to develop the product are known.

Is the feasibility based on the

A procedure to evaluate the feasibility must be defined.

A procedure to evaluate the feasibility must be defined.

Realisation Product and Process

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

Are the feasibility verification

Verification and validation for product and process are ensured.

Is the project transfer from the

Before defining the supplier the QM system

Are the custom related

Are the necessary releases

Is the quality of the purchased

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

Are purchased materials sotred

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

Are products and components

Customized packaging regulations must be taken into consideration / performed consistently

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

Work content / Process-Flow

Based on the control plan, are

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

Does the available production

Are critical or specific

Are scrap, rework, set-up parts

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

Is the material and parts flow

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

Is the service and maintenance

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

documented and controlled (maintenance system)

Can the quality requirements be

Are the work and test stations

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

Are nonconformities to product

Are processes and products

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

Are customer requirements

Are the customer requirements

Product requalification are carried out according to customer requirements.

* Weitere Erluterungen sind im VDA 6.3 Fragenkatalog beschrieben;

Notice: Maximum amount of not-evaluated questions is limited to 3

Overall Rating GREEN