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What is New in the AIAG VDA SPC Manual? Key Changes Explained

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On July 1, 2026, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) officially published the highly anticipated, final AIAG-VDA SPC Manual. For decades, suppliers manufacturing parts for both American (AIAG) and German (VDA) OEMs had to navigate an exhausting maze of “dual standards”. A process deemed perfectly capable […]

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What’s New in the AIAG-VDA SPC Yellow Volume 2026?

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The release of the AIAG-VDA SPC Yellow Volume in February 2026 represents a significant shift in how SPC is defined, applied, and integrated within quality management systems. Developed jointly by Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), the manual harmonizes North American and European approaches into a unified global framework. The draft

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What are the Key Changes for AIAG APQP 3rd Edition & AIAG Control Plan 1st Edition?

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Industry Update Series Industry Update Seminar – APQP 3rd Edition & Control Plan 1st Edition On 14 June 2024, we held two sessions of our Industry Update Series for the updates on AIAG APQP 3rd edition and the new AIAG Control Plan 1st Edition.  The seminar was held in a virtual webinar format with more

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3 Perspectives: Why is it important to maintain auditor competency?

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For many organizations implementing the IATF 16949 system, qualifying and maintaining auditor is always a process requiring more resources and time consuming. Compared to the typical ISO9001, IATF specifically require a longer and more in-depth list of competencies as stated in the requirements under 7.3.2 Internal auditor competency, as follows: Quality management system auditors shall

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