FAQ
To determine the type of audit, the objective of the audit must first be determined. ISO 9001:2015 classifies the audit in chapter 9, measurement.
If, for example, the measurement of the conformity of the quality management system is defined as the objective, then the automotive industry standards ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 or the system audit VDA 6.1 are applied.
If an improvement of the processes is determined as the goal, different standards can result. As an example, ISO 9001:2015 with a process-oriented approach or directly a process audit according to VDA 6.3 could also be used here.
An audit can also be used as an analysis of a defect (deviation). Reactively, the analysis capability of an audit is used, for example, in event-oriented audits (EOA) to avoid repeat defects or to reduce high warranty costs.
If, for example, the measurement of the conformity of the quality management system is defined as the objective, then the automotive industry standards ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 or the system audit VDA 6.1 are applied.
If an improvement of the processes is determined as the goal, different standards can result. As an example, ISO 9001:2015 with a process-oriented approach or directly a process audit according to VDA 6.3 could also be used here.
An audit can also be used as an analysis of a defect (deviation). Reactively, the analysis capability of an audit is used, for example, in event-oriented audits (EOA) to avoid repeat defects or to reduce high warranty costs.
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