TS 16949 Core Tools

What are Core Tools?

The 5 Core Tools required to effectively implement and audit ISO/TS 16949 are:

• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Fundamental Statistical Process Control (SPC)

The quality core tools are building blocks to effectively create and manage an organization’s quality management system. Eligible Suppliers seeking/maintaining certification in TS 16949 need to have an understanding of the quality core tools to meet OEM’s requirements.

ISO/TS 16949 Core Tools Tutorials

What is APQP?

APQP stands for Advanced Product Quality Planning. It is a disciplined process for suppliers to ensure they are capable of designing product and/or manufacturing systems that will meet their automotive customers’ requirements. View the APQP tutorial

What is an FMEA?

Process FMEA stands for Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis. It is a tool typically used by Engineering and/or Quality that identifies and quantifies risk associated with potential product and process failures. View the FMEA tutorial

MSA

MSA stands for Measurement System Analysis. It is the application of ensuring that your organization’s inspection, measuring and test equipment provides reliable and relevant measurement data. View the MSA tutorial

What is a PPAP?

PPAP stands for Production Part Approval Process. It is a standardized approval method automotive OEM’s require of their suppliers. Documented and observed evidence is required of suppliers to demonstrate they can meet customer requirements prior to regular production runs. View the PPAP tutorial

What is SPC?

SPC stands for Statistical Process Control. SPC includes a series of tools to methodically monitor and control manufacturing processes and also may be applied throughout many other processes in an organization. View the SPC tutorial

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