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Core Tools Understanding (CTU)

Seminar Content

This five-day seminar addresses in depth, how Process Flows, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans and shop floor documentation are linked and used to achieve process standardization and improvement. This seminar also focuses on PPAP and PSW consistent with the requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2002 (Second Edition) and the AIAG Third Edition FMEA Manual as well as basic the basic concepts of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).

Who Should Attend

This seminar is designed for Internal Auditors, Management Representatives, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002 Implementation Teams, and others who would like to develop judgment and decision-making in ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949:2002 and to learn how to effectively audit the New Product Development activities.

Recommended Training and/or Experience

Participants should possess a working knowledge of, as well as some experience in ISO-based quality management systems, as well as a firm understanding of basic quality tools.

Seminar Materials

Each participant will receive a seminar manual. All concepts will be introduced using examples. Group exercises will make use of an example product and process.

Seminar Goals

  • Provide a basic understanding of the core tools used in New Product Development for effective auditing programs.
  • Provide a hands-on approach to AQP and its relationship to program management to give the knowledge and skills needed to participate in a team that will introduce new products and processes smoothly.
  • Focus on the use of Process Management to achieve standardization and improvement using Process Flow Diagrams, Process FMEA and Process Control Plans.
  • Understand all major automotive industry approaches to FMEAs and Control Plans and the variations in current use.
  • Develop the understanding and skills necessary to measure and monitor manufacturing processes and correct problems when they arise.
  • Auditors will have a firm understanding of statistical tools required for auditing an organizations knowledge and use of statistical methods.

Seminar Outline

  • APQP
  • DFMEA/DVP&R
  • Process Flow
  • Process FMEA
  • Control Plans
  • Work Instructions
  • Product Approval Process (PAP)
  • SPC
  • MSA

Course Sequence: CTU


APQP or Advanced Product Quality Planning is a structured method of defining & establishing the steps necessary to ensure that a product satisfies the customer. more...


A Measurement system is a process by which we assign a number to a characteristic of a product or service. Measurement System Analysis, often referred to as MSA, is used to assess the statistical properties of process measurement systems. more...


SPC is necessitated by ISO 9000, QS 9000, QS 9000 TE Supplement, QS 9000 Semiconductor Supplement, ISO 14001:2004 Environment Management System, ISO Guide17025 Laboratory Quality System, Quality Operating System (QOS), Total Quality Management (TQM), Continuous Improvement Strategy. more...


Omnex Webinar: Effective Program Management to Achieve Rapid Product Development & Launch without Surprises (11.5 MB Webex file)Download Webex Player

Omnex Systems Webinar - Knowledge Management: Back to Basics (5.5 MB Webex file)Download Webex Player

Omnex Webinar - Product Development FMEAs for Design Engineers – March 15, 2006 (16 MB Webex file)Download Webex Player

Omnex Systems Webinar, "How Broke Is My Process?" – April 20, 2005 (10MB Webex file)Download Webex Player


The course was useful in showing a standardized, comprehensive APQP. I now understand more clearly how each step interacts with the rest. more...

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