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Non-binding VDA recommendation
The Association of the German Automotive Industry (VDA) recommends its
members to apply the following standard for the implementation and
maintenance of quality management systems.
Exclusion of Liability
VDA volumes are recommendations available for general use. Anyone
applying them is responsible for ensuring that they are used correctly in each
case.
This VDA volume takes into account state-of-the-art technology, current at
the time of issue. Implementation of VDA recommendations relieves no one
of responsibility for their own actions. In this respect, everyone acts at their
own risk. The VDA and those involved in VDA recommendations shall bear
no liability.
If during the use of VDA recommendations, errors or the possibility of
misinterpretation are found, it is requested that the VDA be notified
immediately so that any possible faults can be corrected.
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Translations
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Foreword
The VDA 6.3 process audit has been established for almost three decades as
an important method for identifying strengths and weaknesses.
It involves analyzing and evaluating process capability during the product de-
velopment and product implementation phase.
The characteristics of VDA 6.3 are:
- a structured approach to analyzing processes
- an evaluation and points system
- clear downgrading rules
- identification of specific product and process risks (questions marked
with an asterisk, i. e. *-questions)
- a clear presentation of the results of the process evaluation (A, B or C)
- worldwide comparability of the results for similar products and pro-
cesses
- potential analysis for evaluating the suitability of new suppliers, loca-
tions, and technologies prior to awarding a contract
- a focus on the process and the product rather than on the system
The VDA 6.3 process audit is integrated into a company’s QM system and
contributes to the fulfillment of the requirements according to IATF 16949.
The VDA 6.3 process audit is part of the VDA 6.x family:
Figure 0-1: Overview of the volumes of the VDA 6.x family