Program Overview
This program dives into the VDA 6.x series — including VDA 6.1 (QMS), VDA 6.2 (Service), VDA 6.3 (Process), and VDA 6.5 (Product) audits — with a strong focus on German OEM expectations. Guided by a seasoned industry expert with over 25 years of experience, participants will explore audit structures, scoring models, supplier maturity evaluations, and real-world audit failure cases. The program blends conceptual clarity with situational application, practical examples, and simulation-driven exercises to help professionals confidently navigate the stringent audit frameworks of global OEMs like VW, BMW, and Daimler. Ideal for quality teams seeking audit readiness, the session ensures actionable takeaways to embed quality culture within the supply chain.
Features
- Understand the structure, requirements, and scoring methodology of the VDA 6.x audit series
- Gain situational awareness of German OEM expectations and global audit trends
- Analyze real-life audit failures and implement effective root cause and CAPA strategies
- Practice mock audit scenarios and self-assess readiness for process and product audits
Target audiences
- Quality Managers
- Plant Heads
- Compliance Teams
- Supplier Quality Engineers
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 22 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Foundations of VDA 6.x Series5
- 1.1Introduction to VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) and its relevance
- 1.2Overview of VDA 6.1 (QMS), 6.2 (Service), 6.3 (Process Audit), 6.5 (Product Audit)
- 1.3Key differences from IATF 16949
- 1.4German OEM quality philosophy and supplier audit culture
- 1.5Key Terms: Audit Element, Turtle Diagram, Maturity Levels, Audit Types (P1/P2/P3), Red/Yellow Cards
- Situational Awareness in VDA 6.3 Audits5
- Real-Life Challenges in VDA Audits4
- Interactive Simulation & Audit Planning4
- Program Close-Out4
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