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Automotive Industry Action Group
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A cooperative group of competing companies in the automotive industry formed to develop common business practices for the industry.
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computer-aided design
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The design of two- and three-dimensional objects with the help of computer software.
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customer representative
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An employee who acts as the voice of the customer within a company.
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error detection
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The discovery of mistakes after they have occurred.
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error prevention
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The goal of refining product planning and processes to the point where mistakes do not occur.
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external customer
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A customer who is outside of a company.
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flowchart
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A diagram that shows the movement or action of persons or things in a system or process.
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gage
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A device that determines whether or not a part feature is within specified limits. Most gages do not provide an actual measurement value. However, measuring instruments are also sometimes called gages.
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infrastructure
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The basic, physical requirements needed for a process or company to function. In a company, infrastructure includes buildings and equipment.
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interim version
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A temporary draft document written after the first version was created but not intended to be the final version.
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internal auditing
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An examination of a company's activities or products conducted by the company's own staff. ISO 9000 and TS 16949:2002 require internal audits.
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internal customer
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A department or employee within a company that relies on the products, services, or another form of cooperation from other departments or employees in the company.
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International Automotive Task Force
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A group of automotive manufacturers and their respective trade associations formed to improve product quality. IATF members include automakers from the U.S., the U.K., and Europe.
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International Organization for Standardization
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An organization based in Switzerland that develops and publishes standards for its international membership base. It is often simply referred to as ISO.
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ISO 9000:2000
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The most recent ISO standard that lists requirements for the creation and implementation of an effective quality management system. ISO 9000:2000 also refers to the section of the standard containing introductory material.
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ISO 9001:1994
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An older version of the ISO 9000 standard. Organizations were required to transition to the 2000 version of the standard by Dec. 15, 2003.
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ISO 9001:2000
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The section of the ISO 9000 standard containing the list of requirements. ISO 9001:2000 is the "auditable" section of the standard.
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ISO 9004:2000
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The section of the ISO 9000 standard containing guidance and additional recommendations. ISO 9004:2000 is a supplemental section that is not included in the audit.
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ISO/TS 16949:2002
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A standards document containing the quality system requirements specifically for producers of automotive parts and component systems.
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measurement systems analysis
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A mathematical method of determining how much the variation within the measurement process contributes to overall process variability.
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non-linear
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Something that does not follow a straight line or step-like procedure.
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normative reference
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A statement covering separate documents referenced within the standard. Normative reference means that, unless otherwise stated, the most recent versions of the separate documents should be referenced.
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outsource
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To procure products or services from an outside company.
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product realization
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All phases of the development of a product, including idea, design, prototype, and production.
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prototype program
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A system in which a full-scale, working model of the product is built, refined, and approved before production begins.
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QS-9000
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The original automotive quality standard developed by the U.S. auto industry in the 1990s.
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quality management system
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The objectives and processes of a company designed to focus the company toward quality and customer satisfaction. The QMS consists of written documents that address standards like ISO 9000 standard and TS 16949:2002.
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quality policy manual
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The document containing the overall objectives and direction of the organization. Upper management is responsible for drafting the policy manual.
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regulatory
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Controlled by rules or laws, such as environmental policies.
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resource management
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The oversite of staff, equipment, and facilities.
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special characteristic
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A product feature or part of the manufacturing process that can affect safety or compliance with regulations, fit, function, performance, or processing of a product.
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standard operating procedure
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A document describing an organization process. It contains a moderate amount of detail.
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statistical tool
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A device that helps in collecting, summarizing, and analyzing numerical data. Bar charts are examples of statistical tools.
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tolerance
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The unwanted but acceptable deviation from the desired dimension.
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TS 16949:1999
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An interim version of the automotive standard that served as a bridge document between the U.S. and European standards.
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variation
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The difference between two or more things.
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waiver
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A document that gives up the rights to or responsibility for something. For example, a customer may waive the right to review an order and agree to not hold the manufacturer responsible for any problems.
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work instruction
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A document describing specific activities and tasks within the organization. It contains the greatest amount of detail.
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