AIAG Core Tool Software Project...

AIAG Core Tool Software Project Status

John M. Cachat, AIAG Project Manager jcachat@aiag.org

Tier 2 (T2) and Smaller Focus

The intended customer base for this project is T2 and smaller organizations that do not need, and/or cannot afford, the larger PLM or QMS applications. T2 and smaller companies may have only one or two people working on the documentation versus large, multi-site teams.

IATF 16949 and the Core Tools

• Section 4.4.1.2: Product safety • Section 8.3.4.1: Monitoring • Section 8.3.4.3: Prototype program • Section 8.5.1.1: Control plan • Section 8.5.1.4: Verification after shutdown • Section 8.5.6.1: Control of changes – supplemental • Section 8.6.1: Release of products and services — supplemental • Section 8.7.1.4: Control of reworked product • Section 9.1.1.2: Identification of statistical tools • Section 9.2.2.3: Manufacturing process audit • Section 10.2.4: Error-proofing • Section 10.3.1: Continual improvement – supplemental

Creation of a Core Tools Forms Software project

A Voice of the Customer Survey was sent out and the results show a strong international interest in a cloud based application to complete several very technical forms related to product and process development (DFMEA, Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan), and product release (PPAP) that are part of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process. MSA and SPC are out of scope.

Common Themes from VOC

The Voice of the Customer (VOC) survey resulted in several common themes including: flexibility, customizable, project task tracker, linkages between forms, and robust security of proprietary data on a web app.

Form Linkage is Critical

Linkage between the DFMEA, Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan with a relational database that makes it easier to make sure that everything is tied together.

Project Management / Task Tracker

The addition of a checklist, or a simple project management / task management process with flexibility to customize the task list. A simple timeline with assignments and due dates will be added.

Robust Security

As a cloud based application, there will be robust security that assures no one can access the company’s information without permission.

Reporting

Reporting will be added in order to make it easier for companies to manage the process.

International, Multi-Lingual

Recognizing the global automotive supply chain, several languages will be supported in the application.

New AIAG-VDA FMEA Manual Support

• Currently suppliers providing products to both German and N.A. OEM's are required to assess their products' failure modes and effects differently

• This causes confusion and adds complexity to the product development and product improvement activities of the suppliers.

• The new Core Tools software will include the new AIAG-VDA FMEA content

Target Pricing & Timeline

The goal is to provide this cloud based app for a low dollar per user per month pricing model. The timeline has not yet be determined other than ASAP.

Team Members

Steve Leggett JD Marhevko

Conceptual Design Screens

Conceptual Design Screens

Conceptual Design Screens

Conceptual Design Screens

Conceptual Design Screens

2nd Level of VOC Meeting

• LOCATION – AIAG Headquarters • DATE - TBD • Maximum 30 people – 1st come, 1st served • Must be an AIAG member (T2 and lower) • Must be using AIAG Core Tools XLS or equivalent • Contact John Cachat - jcachat@aiag.org

Q&A

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AIAG Core Tool Software Project Status

John M. Cachat, AIAG Project Manager jcachat@aiag.org