For those less familiar it, VDA or Verband Deutscher Archivarinnen und Archivare eV (in German) is a growing German manufacturing standard popularized by the European auto industry. VDA’s focus is different than ISO as it concentrates heavily on process control and management. Many auto parts suppliers in the US that are pursuing or being approached by European auto manufacturers are being asked to comply with VDA standards.
QCA was contacted by a US auto parts suppler with such an interest and need to become VDA compliant. The company was already ISO 9001 certified and needed to fill the gaps and develop the reporting to demonstrate VDA compliance for their customer. QCA made this possible on first try, impressing the supplier’s customer and resulting in VDA 6.3 compliance and a contract.
QCA can help you establish or refine a VDA-based quality program and/or prepare for an external VDA audit.
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