AIAG members and Odette - together with established industry partners and stakeholders have decided to release a new version of MMOG/LE, in order to support the following objectives for a more stable and predictable supply chain.
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ISO / IEC 17025 is a standard that applies to laboratories in various industries and ensures that standards for laboratory testing and calibration are followed in practice.
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Recently, we have begun to accumulate events that we are not used to in our latitudes. Apart from the pandemic, we have certainly all caught a tornado in Moravia and other extreme weather events. ISO 22301 specifies business continuity requirements and rules and helps companies recover quickly from unforeseen events. Its aim is to prepare companies and protect them in the event of such an exceptional unforeseen event.
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What is the difference between PSB and PSCR? Why is PSB no longer enough and what has changed? What training should you undergo?
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With increasing competition in the market, manufacturers must increase the productivity of producing quality products. In today's economy, you are expected to continually improve your return on total capital. Because it is difficult to raise capital to build new, more efficient plants and purchase new equipment, you often have to meet growing production requirements with existing equipment and facilities while reducing costs.
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Are you planning to strengthen a department, or are you waiting for an exchange of people in a key position? This time just about how to prepare for the exchange of employees or the expansion of the department. And why the right procedure saves time, nerves and money.
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The revision process of ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 is currently underway (the current version was published in 2013). Organizations that focus on a systematic approach to information security management have certainly registered this innovation. ISO/IEC 27002 is again designed to provide a framework for information security management (similar to, for example: NIST CSF).
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In order to maintain your certification and meet the requirements of ISO standards (in order to achieve successful annual surveillance audit results), you need to perform several activities on a regular basis. Any "weaknesses" found in your management system can result in major systemic or minor nonconformity.
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We are currently working on a smaller "talent management" project focused on young doctors at a Czech teaching hospital. Such a challenge must bring a great desire to fight the windmills, supported in particular by the strong critical thinking and assertiveness of the German hunting terrier. Why are these qualities good? To be able to say openly what you think and to disrupt the hegemony of the medical caste. It is said that doctors cannot be wrong and do not have to behave empathetically at all. The fact that the mobbing of leading doctors also appeared at this workplace in 2021 may seem like a pure fabrication of an unduly criticized subordinate. Unfortunately, it is a reality.
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Obtaining an ISO certificate for an entrepreneur or your company is not always an easy task. Anyone who has already gone through this process can confirm that this process can be very laborious and time consuming. After obtaining ISO certification, people tend to take a break from the project and then willy-nilly forget the management system and leave it uninterrupted for several months, approaching the time of the first surveillance audit, which tends to surprise, and the requirements of the so-called standard are then slop-built. How can you prevent this scenario in your business? Let's imagine what you have to do when your company achieves ISO certification.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had unexpected serious consequences for the economic growth of many organizations. Organizations face the difficult decision of how best to use their resources to survive in these uncertain times.
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In project-oriented organizations, leaders and managers ask me how they can effectively motivate their followers to innovate. This is a more complex topic, but I will try to describe it based on my knowledge from the following organizations:
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Hello, welcome to today's meeting, I would like to begin by thanking you all for your commitment in the past year, month, project ... Yes, this is how the meetings should begin. Even those on which you then say what failed.
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The IATF Group has released the latest sanctioned interpretations on its website. Last IATF 16949: 2016 SI, number 20, which relates to requirement IATF 16949: 2016; 10.2.3 Troubleshooting, adds to the organization's documented problem-solving process (es) that it must (a) PREVENT RECURRENCE.
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The human brain is known to reject new things. He simply wants to protect us from the unknown. However, you, as a manager, want to actively and proactively implement changes that will ensure the development of your business in today's unpredictable market. But how about your co-workers, they are stubborn, spoiled from the past and sit comfortably in their comfort zone?
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60% of the Top 10 nonconformity´s identified by the auditors of certification bodies in organizations applying the automotive standard IATF 16949: 2016 at the end of 2019 concerned the application of key tools, the so-called Core Tools. You can read what these are and what the most common problems are in the article.
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For both types of audits (internal and external), the audits are performed by a team of competent auditors meeting the requirements of Chapter 7. Competence of auditors - ISO 19011 standards in the composition of the Auditor and Auditors. In addition, external auditors must meet the requirements set out in the "Auditor's Knowledge and Skills Table" in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1.
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What are the most common problems according to the results of third-party audits (certification bodies) in the IATF world database for organizations applying the requirements of the automotive standard IATF 16949:2016
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Read when it is appropriate to delegate work tasks to your subordinates and what advantages and disadvantages the delegation of tasks most often brings with it.
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VDA stands for "Verband der Automobilindustrie" - literally translated as: Automotive Industry Association. The organization was founded in 1901. It is a German institution, a merger of car manufacturers and their suppliers consisting of more than 600 member companies. This organization has formulated many requirements in the field of automotive, which are summarized in several manuals. We offer you an overview and an explanation of what it does and what you will find in it.
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Each of us encounters everyday activities that we find so trivial that we pay virtually no attention to them: shopping. We exchange tangible goods for goods that we want to use or consume. Every time you put a pastry in the basket, order a new TV from the e-shop or choose a new car, you trust the manufacturer. Trust lies in the assumption that his product will satisfy your needs. But what you probably don't expect is the fact that the dream product can endanger your health, life or harm you.
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The term Black Swan is used to denote an unforeseen event that has potentially serious consequences. Because Black Swan events are extremely rare, specific, and unpredictable when such an event occurs, companies lack prior knowledge of how to proceed. The term Black Swan was popularized by writer Nicholas Taleb, who used the metaphor of the black swan because people have believed for centuries that there are only white swans and the black swan cannot be imagined. This presumption was refuted by the finding of black swans in Australia.
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In the ISO world, all management system standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.) require the company to have an internal audit and a system to perform regular internal audits. Many company owners think that internal audits are usually only needed for larger companies and mostly only for financial audits. The primary objective of ISO internal audit is to regularly review critical key business processes to ensure that the management system meets the requirements of the relevant ISO standard, as well as the organization's own internal requirements, that the system operates effectively and is maintained.
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EN ISO 13485:2016 standard is accomplished and intended for use in organizations that deal with the design, development, manufacture, installation, service and sale and distribution of medical devices. It is now gaining prominence relatively quickly and is becoming the standard for organizations operating in the medical device industry.
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The current situation in the world associated with the COVID-19 virus could not be predicted and no one was prepared for it. It was a challenge for both sides: companies and individuals. At the same time, however, it also gives us opportunities to improve and learn new things. From the beginning, CeMS has been devoting energy to create an online training system so that it can provide its services even during an actual crisis. In this article, we bring you information on how online training works in practice.
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Do you implement agile project management? Beware of these mistakes! Agile project management is a mantra that I have been listening to in companies for some time. Today, however, I would like to summarize my observations as to why agile project management does not work in many companies yet.
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CeMS, s.r.o. became a member of AIAG - The Automotive Industry Action Group. AIAG is a non-profit organization in which manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, governments and academics have worked together for more than 37 years to reduce the cost and complexity of supply in the automotive chain.
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TPM is a programme that significantly affects and changes the relationship between departments and employees, even if it is not its primary goal. Therefore, changes need to be made gradually, step by step, so that the next stage can be built on solid foundations. If a company decides to implement TPM, the decision must be clear and irreversible.
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After the recovery of Japan's war-torn economy, the issue of machine maintenance came to the fore. The production plants worked using preventive and productive maintenance methods, which were imported from the USA. They were based on the idea of preventing the failure before it occurred, thus saving the money needed to rebuild the equipment. In addition, the intervention in the facility went according to plan, which was much more effective than in the event of an unplanned failure.
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In the article you can read about the standard ISO 41001 Facility management - management system, for which type of organizations it is suitable, what it is used for and what is the procedure for successful implementation of the standard.
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The method of analysis of faults and their possible consequences, known by the acronym FMEA, has been known since the 1940s. This useful method, which helps to reduce losses associated with product or process failures, has evolved over time and has penetrated sectors for which it was not originally intended. It found mass application in the automotive industry, where it became part of the project documentation and communication between the supplier and the customer.
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Create a new future for your company with innovation management standards. It's about creating value and helping organizations constantly adapt and evolve. Innovation is not just about ideas, but mainly about their implementation.
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The technical requirements for steels and cold-formed structures used in roofs, ceilings, floors, walls and perimeter cladding have been removed from this part of EN 1019 as they are specified in EN 1090-4. Informative Annex B with guidance on design classes has been removed as the normative requirements for the selection of the design class are now included in EN 1993-1-1:2005 / A1:2014, Annex C.
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We probably don't know anyone who could never get off balance, who would never get angry, who would never lose their temper. Everything can be fought. Assertiveness is a very important skill, getting along with others is an ability in the workplace more than welcome - it is a great tool for conflict prevention and resolving unpleasant situations. We have written 7 points that can help improve assertive behaviour so that it does not look like a barn or some inferior inn in our workplaces.
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If the dangerous substance is registered in quantities of 10 tonnes per year per registrant, an extended safety data sheet with exposure scenarios attached must be provided. The exposure scenario describes how to control the exposure of humans and the environment to ensure its safe use.
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EN ISO 13485:2016 standard specifies the requirements for a quality management system where the organization must demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that meet customer requirements and applicable regulatory requirements. It is flexible enough to meet the individual needs of different types of medical device organizations. EN ISO 13485:2016 standard does not specify detailed requirements but requires the medical device organization to identify those stakeholder requirements that are relevant to its individual needs and integration into the QMS.
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The organization must ensure that contractors and their employees meet the requirements of the organization's OHS management system. The intermediation and purchasing organization process (es) must define and apply occupational safety and health criteria for the selection of contractors. It may be useful to include occupational safety and health criteria in the contract documents.
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The present is marked by bringing increasing demands on the practical application of IT solutions to companies. This trend is so strong that even small companies operating in various industries are trying to keep up with the times. Thanks to unique IT solutions and applications, they can be closer to clients and at the same time it is possible to simplify the order execution process. It is an expanding market in which growing competition is gradually emerging. The ISO / IEC 20000-1 standard is a suitable tool for standardizing and improving the provided services and at the same time credibly prove to the customer the level of provided services.
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Lean Six Sigma is a powerful tool for eliminating losses (Muda/Mura/Muri) or problems in any process. In Lean Six Sigma, discipline must be followed and decisions are made based on the analysis of measured data, i.e. knowledge of the problem. Although they often appear impersonal and inhuman, the opposite is true. But what are its limits and pitfalls?
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In an interview with lecturer and coach Martin Zibrín, we looked at the role of a lecturer in corporations, how to open up potential for employees who really want to work on themselves, and we will talk about a few types based on experience from large corporations
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Explanation and understanding of the terms SPC (Statistical process control), Gaussian function (Normal distribution curves), control charts, capability indices and process performance indices. Brief description of how to put SPC into practice.
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Failure to meet deadlines, non-compliance with promises and non-submission of projects are only a fraction of the problems that arise when teams work poorly. Although the team's efforts lead to seemingly good results, there are often many missed opportunities due to various problems.
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Normally, teambuildings are organized mainly for the remuneration of employees, as a compliment for a job well done. It's not bad, but you can get much more out of them. Teambuilding can serve as an excellent tool to strengthen teamwork and increase employee motivation. It connects employees and motivates them to create a positive work environment and a better result. It helps improve internal communication, productivity, morale in the workplace and helps employees get to know each other better.
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This International Standard has been designed to help organizations and individuals improve, enhance and standardize the sustainability conditions of the services they offer to customers or subscribers, sometimes with positive and negative social, economic and environmental impacts.
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Business results and gaining new customers is one of the most frequently addressed points at meetings of almost every growth-oriented company. However, achieving real results is a less popular topic. Mainly from the point of view of implementation. There are several possibilities and ways. There are even more excuses. Open your mind and let's look at opportunities that positively affect business results.
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First of all, it must be acknowledged that there is no precise guidance on how to keep the 5S method working. We will not reveal a revolutionary solution to you here either. In such a case that would be very easy. We will try to provide you with a few tips and tricks so that your employees do not consider 5S annoying and that they cooperate in its maintenance and functionality.
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Lean Six Sigma is a set of techniques and tools that help prevent the loss of materials, energy, customers and human resources. The focus is on the customer, as an external agent and the employee, as an internal and most important factor. Lean Six Sigma is a way of sincerity, humility and striving to make people happier.
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At the joint initiative of the representatives of AIAG and the VDA, the institutions, each of which has its own manual for the analysis of possible FMEA errors, meetings of representatives of both institutions were held in order to unify these methodologies
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Labeling of substances and mixtures makes it easier for consumers to find their way around the world of the dangers and risks associated with the use of different preparations. And the pictograms are designed for that. The new pictograms take the form of a red diamond with a white background and have replaced the old orange square symbols used under previous legislation.
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The certification audit is focused on checking compliance with the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard. In order for an organization to be certified, it must have a fully functional quality management system in place. The basic requirement of the ISO 9001 standard is to establish, document, apply and maintain a quality management system and to continuously improve it. We bring you 10 main shortcomings, in the occurrence of which the organization cannot be certified according to the ISO standard...
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How to deal with the context of the organization - ISO 9001:2015, point 4 of standard? If the organization has developed a quality manual according to the ISO 9001:2008 standard, then there should be no big problem in dealing with the context of the organization. Why? In the quality manual, there is a section on getting to know the organization, which usually contains the following: basic information about the organization, information about products and services, vision and mission of the organization.
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The basis for the successful implementation of the management system in the company is the effective implementation of policies, goals and processes formulated by the company's management. Managers must be 100% convinced of the meaning of the implementation project. The success or failure of the implementation of the management system often lies in the compatibility of the requirements of the management system with the business philosophy. When the management system is built according to the requirements of the ISO standard and in accordance with the company's business philosophy, there are good prospects for positive results of the implementation of the management system.
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People are able to remember between 25% and 50% of what they hear (source: Keld Jensen, The Trust Factor: Negotiating in SMARTnership). This means that at least half of what you say to your employee, supervisor or partner will disappear into the unknown. What if that was exactly the important part? With proper active listening, a person can save many friendships, marriages or...
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From time to time, each manager asks a few unanswered questions that are key to the organization's progress: How to streamline the work of your team? How to handle difficult situations and adapt your leadership style to them? How to create a peaceful atmosphere in the team?
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There are three ways to implement a management system. We will introduce all three and evaluate their pros and cons. Implementation of the management system with the self-help, with the help of a consulting company or only with the partial help of a consulting company.
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Are you thinking about how to start a management system, so that you lead your company to successfully obtaining a management system certificate? We have summarized for you the most frequently asked questions we receive from people who have first encountered the term “management system”. We will gradually go through the answers to the questions that bother many entrepreneurs or beginning quality managers.
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Risk management is a continuous, repetitive activity of interrelated activities, the aim of which is to manage potential risks, i.e. to reduce the probability of their occurrence or to reduce their impact. However, it must not be forgotten that the risk arises even if the organization does not manage its opportunities and does not look for new market entry opportunities.
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Harmonized standards EN 1090 are set by European standardization organizations, which specify the methods and criteria for assessing the parameters and essential properties of construction products.
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