Items Tagged with 'risk-based management'

With the third edition of VDA Volume 5, answers to many questions and challenges in practical application are provided.

Having conducted well over 700 audits, there are some patterns that have developed that are interesting to note.

As a full time auditor for the past six years for one of the large management system registrars, I start every interview, from production personnel to the CEO, with the question: “Given all of your job responsibilities at this company, what does the word ‘quality’ mean in your work?” 

Hazard- and risk-based approaches to product design and manufacturing may be required by some standards, but they are also simply good practice. These approaches require a more holistic view of the product, intended use, skillset of users, materials, environment, and end-of-life. 

Ideagen will host its annual seminar for customers in the Middle East next month.