Core Tools enable organisations to develop new products and processes more efficiently, reducing the risk of product and process failure and enabling co-operation between supply chain partners.
The five Core Tools, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) underpin the entire product lifecycle, from concept to service support.
Organisations need to be familiar with and use Core Tools (or other acceptable customer tools) to support the implementation of a Quality Management System that is compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016.
Although originally developed by AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) and automotive manufacturers, these quality tools are just as applicable to other industry sectors.
For details of our Core Tools training courses, please select from the links below:
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis - FMEA Training Course
Public Course Locations: Kensington, London; Coventry, West Midlands; Bristol, Avon; Leeds, West Yorkshire; Staverton, Northamptonshire; Liverpool
- Designed for all those involved in improving customer satisfaction and reducing product liability risk by anticipating and preventing defects in design and manufacture
- Introduces FMEA methodology and how to apply it to product and process design
Next course: 17 - 18 July 2018 in Staverton, Northamptonshire
Introduction to APQP and PPAP Training Course
Public Course Locations: Kensington, London; Coventry, West Midlands; Bristol, Avon; Leeds, West Yorkshire; Staverton, Northamptonshire; Liverpool
- Designed for those responsible for developing and managing supply chain relationships
- Introduces suppliers to evidence required during the development process and how to compile it
- Explains how client organisations can use the information to gain confidence in their suppliers
Next course: 16 July 2018 in Staverton, Northamptonshire
Statistical Process Control - SPC Training Course
Public Course Locations: Kensington, London; Coventry, West Midlands; Bristol, Avon; Leeds, West Yorkshire; Staverton, Northamptonshire; Liverpool
- Designed for those required to perform capability studies and develop and interpret control charts
- Introduces the principles of SPC and the methodologies for performing capability studies
Next course: 24 May 2018 in Leeds, West Yorkshire
Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) Training Course
Public Course Locations: Kensington, London; Coventry, West Midlands; Bristol, Avon; Leeds, West Yorkshire; Staverton, Northamptonshire; Liverpool
- Designed for those requiring an understanding of measurement system evaluation techniques and those responsible for MSA studies and evaluation
- Introduces the principles of MSA and the methodologies for performance of measurement systems studies with respect to bias, linearity and stability
Next course: 24 May 2018 in Leeds, West Yorkshire