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Understanding Requirements of TRWA BPM & ISO/TS 16949:2002

Seminar Content

For general practitioners of business systems (non-auditors). Covers the transition from current standards (QS-9000, VDA, ISO/TS16949:1999 to ISO/TS16949:2002. This is an overview training to give the essentials, with emphasis placed on an understanding of the TRWA BPM and process management. Highlights of major changes in standards. 1 day seminar.
* Shortened (2 hr.), electronic version of this class planned for general and new employee introduction (not to replace on-site full day class for those attendees indicated).

Who Should Attend

• Upper Management: TRWA Staff, Regional/ Product Group Staff, Location (Plant/Support Office) Staff
• Process Owners & Team Members: (If these are not yet identified, select) Current Line Management, Other Selected Process "Levers"
• Those with responsibility to implement and maintain the BMS: Management Reps, QS Coordinators, Quality Managers
• All employees not listed in other categories. Particularly for "new hires".

Recommended Training and/or Experience

Participants should possess a working knowledge of, as well as some experience in ISO-based quality management systems. Must be well-versed in TRW Quality Systems and the content of the Business Policy Manual and the website http://www.livmi.trw.com/e-qms/

Seminar Materials

Each participant will receive a seminar manual and breakout workbook

Seminar Goals

• Elevate awareness level of ISO/TS 16949:2002 2nd Edition.
• Familiarize participants with the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002 2nd Edition.
• Show how ISO 9001:2000 is supplemented by automotive sector specific approaches and requirements.
• Address strategies and practices for the effective implementation of ISO/TS-16949 2nd Edition.
• Review documentation requirements and approaches.
• Explain the Code of Practice of Quality Systems Registrar
• Understand the impact of ISO/TS 16949:2002 on Product Development and Launch (APQP)

Seminar Outline

• Overview of ISO/TS 16949:2002 Family and Key Definitions
• ISO/TS 16949:2002 Quality Management System
• Management Responsibility
• Resource Management
• Product Realization
• Measurement, Analysis and Improvement
• Changes in ISO/TS 16949
• Defining Quality Policy and Objectives
• Developing a QMS Plan
• Conducting Process Review - Key Processes
• Breakouts and Exercises

Course Sequence: TRWA-01