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Ford Q1
This Ford program requires that a supplier's facility achieves excellence in four critical areas: capable systems, continuous improvement, ongoing performance, and satisfied customers.
The criteria that a supplier must meet to be certified include:
ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001 Certification
Quality Operating System (QOS)
Performance Metrics
Endorsements From Key Customers
Benefits of Q1 include:
Preferred Status with Ford Motor Company - Q1 companies are considered before non-Q1 companies for new sourcing.
Recognition - Flying the Q1 flag and displaying the Q1 plaque demonstrate that a company stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the best suppliers in the world.
Publicity and Advertising Privileges – The prestige of Q1 can be used to enhance advertisements and promotions.
World Excellence Award – Consideration for this renowned award, which is only given to the best-of-the-best, is limited to Q1 suppliers.
Training Offered
ISO/TS 16949 Overview
ISO/TS 16949 Implementation Workshop
Internal Auditor Training for ISO/TS 16949
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Control Plan Methodology (CP)
Customer Satisfaction
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Measurement Systems Analysis/Gage R & R (MSA)
Business Operating System (BOS)
Process Flowcharting Workshop
Team Oriented Problem Solving (8D)
Document Writing
Online Training Courses
Services Offered
Initial System Evaluation ("Gap Analysis")
Documentation Development
Implementation Assistance and Guidance
Final System Evaluation ("Dress Rehearsal")
Hands-on Auditing
Contract Internal Auditing Program
Compliance Auditing
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