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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 0

Innovation release for full production development

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

Product-
Customer
project team
Assumptions relating to the location:
Customer's development and production location(s)
Supplier's development, production and despatch location
Assumptions relating to the project:
Product line, derivative, quantities, special equipment level
0.1.1 Project management Assumptions have been defined. quotas, capacity / flexibility, timing plans, project
organization
Assumptions relating to the scope:
Scope of order placement, level of assembly, component
timing plan, potential suppliers, supply mode, packaging
concept (disposable / reusable), number of variants, etc..

New, previously unknown product technologies, product Product-

Customer
Innovation / Concept / applications or characteristics, as well as new technical Project-specific "virgin territory". Specification by the project team
0.2.1
Reliability processes have been determined for the vehicle in division responsible for technology.
question.

The innovation assessment has been finalized. The Product-

Including systems, sub-systems and components, Customer
system boundaries of the innovation within the overall project team
0.2.2 electrical, mechanical and geometric system boundaries,
system have been determined. Interactions with interfaces
etc..
within the vehicle are known.

Statement by the division responsible for technology and Product-

Customer
A fundamental statement of the technical and economic (where applicable) the project manager of the supplier project team
0.2.3 X
feasibility of the innovation is available. developing the technology (VDA publication "Robust
Production Process").
Product-
Assessment of the market for procuring the innovation by a Customer
project team
0.3.1 Procurement process Procurement market analysis has been drawn up. cross-functional team under the leadership of the
purchasing function.
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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 0

Innovation release for full production development

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

Assessment of the market for procuring the innovation by a

0.3.1 Procurement process Procurement market analysis has been drawn up. cross-functional team under the leadership of the
purchasing function.

Product-
Customer
Product and process risks, at the premises both of the project team
customer and the supplier (if already known), relating to
All known influences and effects (on quality when shipped
innovations, quality, reliability, on-time readiness for full
0.4.1 Risk management and in the long term) have been captured X
production, environment, society, public authorities etc.
and documented.
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
volume 6 Part 1, ISO/TS 16949).

All components are assessed without "supplier" criteria Product-

Customer
Risk classification (ABC classification) has been carried within the framework of pre-classification project team
0.4.2 X
out for scope of delivery (preliminary classification). (VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
volume 6 Part 1, ISO/TS 16949).

Fall-back or alternative strategies must be pursued until Product-

Customer
such time as the innovation has been validated at project project team

0.4.3
A fall-back or alternative strategy based on validated level; the fall-back solution must undergo maturity level
technology has been defined for all projects and models. assurance on the basis of the ABC analysis, where
applicable
(VDA volume 6 Part 1, ISO/TS 16949).
Product-
Customer
What needs to be done to meet the requirements of the project team
0.1.2 Project management A preview has been carried out for the next maturity level.
next maturity level (definition of work packages)?

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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 1

Requirements management for the contract to be issued

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

Product-
Customer
Products and processes (development / product creation, project team
production, service, after-market, product use, inspection
The results of the strengths / weaknesses analysis and and testing processes within the framework of production
1.1.1 Project management lessons learned have been incorporated into both product and after-sales service); analysis and testing facilities X
design and production process. considered within development, e.g. electronics, "design for
testability", "design for analysis")
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Resources, roles (project management, development, Product-

Customer
production planning, process development and planning, project team
logistics, quality, procurement, etc.) and areas of
1.1.2 The customer's project organization concept is available.
responsibility, appointed contacts, master timing plan, key
project data
(VDA volume 6 Part 1, ISO/TS 16949).
Product-
Customer
Data exchange formats, paths of communication and Interfaces, systems, formats, project management tools, project team
1.1.3
the project language have been agreed. data exchange, etc. (VDA volume 7).

Product-
Customer
project team
The requirements specification defines and describes the
requirements regarding the component.
Initial results from fundamental investigations, technology
carriers and (long-term) studies have been taken into
consideration
(VDA publication "Component requirements specification",
DIN 69905, VDA volume 6 Part 1, VDI/VDE 3694).

Important check-points are:

- The legal / statutory requirements have been taken
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into consideration
The released requirements specification is available to
- The results of installation space investigations and
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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 1

Requirements management for the contract to be issued

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

The requirements specification defines and describes the

requirements regarding the component.
Initial results from fundamental investigations, technology
carriers and (long-term) studies have been taken into
consideration
(VDA publication "Component requirements specification",
DIN 69905, VDA volume 6 Part 1, VDI/VDE 3694).

Important check-points are:

- The legal / statutory requirements have been taken
into consideration
The released requirements specification is available to
- The results of installation space investigations and
1.2.1 Procurement process the suppliers, including relevant technical interactions
system functional analyses are available, the
within the system.
package data and interfaces have been defined
- The quality objectives (e.g. reliability, field quality,
warranty) have been drawn up and have been
adapted and defined at delivery scope level
- Inspection and testing requirements
- The material specifications have been defined
- Requalification requirements/conformance of
production checks.

The mature concept (product) is ready for quotation

Supplier nomination available.

Product-
Customer
Currency specifications and local content strategies project team
1.2.2 (VDA publication "Robust Production Process"). X
have been defined.

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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 1

Requirements management for the contract to be issued

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

Product-
- Supplier pool, supplier networks defined. Customer
Order placement strategy and scope of order project team
1.2.3 - Timings for order placement agreed on a cross-
placement have been defined.
functional level.

Product-
The customer's production locations world-wide have Customer
project team
1.2.4 been defined. Local-content requirements have been (VDA publication "Robust Production Process"). X
considered.

Product-
● Launch curves, maximum capacity, maximum daily Customer
project team
output
● Model mix, optional equipment rates
● Spare part demand / CKD demand
Target-prices, markets, launch-milestones, quantities
1.2.5 ● Shift models, agreed flexibility X
(capacities) have been determined.
● Critical process elements in terms of increasing
capacity
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
volume 6 Part 3).

Product-
Customer
The contents of contracts (e.g. for services extending project team
beyond the production of parts), assignment of
responsibility (e.g. issues relating to product liability and
The extent of supplies and services and areas of
product validation) for the contracted scope of supplies and
responsibility have been specified. Interfaces have been
1.2.6 services have been defined. X
unambiguously defined for the scope of
The performance spectrum of the development service
supplies and services to be ordered.
provider has been defined and agreed. Interfaces to the full
production supplied have been described and documented
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 1

Requirements management for the contract to be issued

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

Product-
Customer
Significant characteristics are product features / criteria or project team
production process parameters, which may affect safety or
compliance with official requirements, fit, performance or
Significant characteristics and customer-specific
1.3.1 Product development the further processing of a product. Significant X
requirements have been specified.
characteristics may also include attributive criteria
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", ISO TS
16949).

Subsidiary items in the requirements specification; rulings Product-

Customer
governing the contractually agreed supply of spare parts in project team
Concepts have been drawn up for the extent of repair,
terms of supply, tool location transfer and production of
1.3.2 spare parts and diagnosis (applicability is determined by X
spare parts (e.g. defining the scope of sampling inspections
product complexity).
for spare parts)
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").
Product-
Customer
project team
Subsidiary item in the requirements specification; planning
reserves. "Reliability is a subset of quality. Reliability is the
element of quality which relates to the behaviour of the unit
during or after predetermined periods of time under given
conditions of use" (DIN 55350). It accentuates strongly the
time aspect of quality. Information regarding the nature of a
failure, the stresses and the duration (period of use, route)
Forecasts covering warranty costs, reliability and field
is required in order to describe it - see also VDA Volume 3,
Innovation / Concept / results have been drawn up. Actions to achieve targets
1.4.1 (e.g., a formula for field forecasting: field failures (ppm) -
Reliability relating to the scope of supplies and services have been
technical measures (ppm) + innovation risk (ppm). It is
defined.
advisable to involve the supplier in order to improve the hit
rate. Details are OEM-specific and product-specific.

Experience gathered from current or predecessor car-lines

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independant market surveys) is available. Component-
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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 1

Requirements management for the contract to be issued

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

Subsidiary item in the requirements specification; planning

reserves. "Reliability is a subset of quality. Reliability is the
element of quality which relates to the behaviour of the unit
during or after predetermined periods of time under given
conditions of use" (DIN 55350). It accentuates strongly the
time aspect of quality. Information regarding the nature of a
failure, the stresses and the duration (period of use, route)
Forecasts covering warranty costs, reliability and field
is required in order to describe it - see also VDA Volume 3,
Innovation / Concept / results have been drawn up. Actions to achieve targets
1.4.1 (e.g., a formula for field forecasting: field failures (ppm) -
Reliability relating to the scope of supplies and services have been
technical measures (ppm) + innovation risk (ppm). It is
defined.
advisable to involve the supplier in order to improve the hit
rate. Details are OEM-specific and product-specific.

Experience gathered from current or predecessor car-lines

(8D reports, lessons learned, benchmarks, OEM studies,
independant market surveys) is available. Component-
specific targets have been defined.

Product-
Supply concept: in stock, JIT, JIS. Customer
project team
1.5.1
Supply chain / Supply Alternatives to the supply concept have been Packaging concept: disposable, reusable (universal /
of parts assessed; the logistics requirements have been drawn up. special)
Incoterms: DDU, FCA, etc..

Product-
For example, sub-system support and / or via vehicle Customer
project team
network communications; if not verified, the fall-back
strategy applies.
The functionality of the innovation has been verified "Verified" means that the functionality of the innovative
1.6.1 Product validation
within the system as a whole (the complete vehicle). component has been verified in the vehicle (e.g. sub-
system support based on a predecessor and modified for
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Virtual simulation is not sufficient !
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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 1

Requirements management for the contract to be issued

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

For example, sub-system support and / or via vehicle

network communications; if not verified, the fall-back
strategy applies.
The functionality of the innovation has been verified "Verified" means that the functionality of the innovative
1.6.1 Product validation
within the system as a whole (the complete vehicle). component has been verified in the vehicle (e.g. sub-
system support based on a predecessor and modified for
the purpose of testing the innovation).
Virtual simulation is not sufficient !
Product-
Customer-supplier relationships have been considered Customer
project team
1.6.2
The simulation and test / trial planning to validate (where these are known in the supply chain). Virtual and
product quality has been specified. real testing. The consequences of doing without are known
and have been agreed and communicated.

Product-
Customer
For innovation projects, the quantity, purpose and project team
1.6.3
launch-milestones of prototypes are specified.

Risk assessment with the focus on product (e.g. Product-

Customer
innovations) using methods acknowledged within the project team
A coordinated product risk assessment has been carried
1.7.1 Risk management automotive industry (e.g., FMEAs, Design Reviews) X
out.
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
volume 4).

Fall-back or alternative strategies must be pursued until Product-

Depending on the innovation validation status, the fall- Customer
such time as the innovation has been validated on a project team
back or alternative strategy based on a validated product
1.7.2 project-specific basis; the fall-back solution must undergo
technology has been up-dated for all projects and all
maturity level validation on the basis of the ABC analysis,
models.
where applicable.
Product-
The influence and interactions arising from other projects / Customer
Interfaces to other projects and product applications project team
1.7.3 deliveries have been analyzed, communicated and
have been clarified.
evaluated (e.g., identical or carry-over parts).
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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 1

Requirements management for the contract to be issued

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

The influence and interactions arising from other projects /

Interfaces to other projects and product applications
1.7.3 deliveries have been analyzed, communicated and
have been clarified.
evaluated (e.g., identical or carry-over parts).

Product-
Customer
Points outstanding from previous maturity level reviews project team
1.7.4
have been closed.

Product-
Customer
What needs to be done to meet the requirements of the project team
R1.1 Project management A preview has been carried out for the next maturity level.
next maturity level (definition of work packages)?

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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 2

Specifying the supply chain and placing the order

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

IMPORTANT CHECKPOINTS: Supplier Customer

1. Completeness
2. Interface analysis results and interactions within the
system
The requirements specification has been examined and 3. Risk analyses
2.1.1 Product development checked by the supplier and submitted to the customer 4. Patent violations, exclusivity, licences X
with comments. 5. Contradictions in component-specific and general
customer requirements (technical / administrative)
and statutory / regulatory requirements
6. Improper use
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

All outstanding issues have been clarified between Customer Supplier

customer and supplier.
The agreed status constitutes the basis for the start of
change management.
A requirements specification finally agreed between
2.1.2 The scope of supplies and services and the areas of X
customer and supplier is available.
responsibility have been defined; interfaces for the
contracted supplies and services have been unambiguously
defined
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Within the framework of the contract review the supplier Supplier Customer
must examine, confirm and record the manufacturing
feasibility of the planned scope of delivery, including a risk
analysis (covering both the tooling and manufacturing
concepts).
A quotation by the supplier, meeting the
All the documents for the development contract have been
2.2.1 Procurement process requirements for order placement, has been submitted to X
agreed (e.g. requirements specifications, contractual
the customer.
content, assignment of responsibility, quality assurance
agreement
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Within the framework of the contract review the supplier

must examine, confirm and record the manufacturing
feasibility of the planned scope of delivery, including a risk
analysis (covering both the tooling and manufacturing
concepts).
A quotation by the supplier, meeting the
All the documents for the development contract have been
2.2.1 Procurement process requirements for order placement, has been submitted to X
agreed (e.g. requirements specifications, contractual
the customer.
content, assignment of responsibility, quality assurance
agreement (including warranty agreement and
confidentiality agreement) etc.).
Logistics requirements (e.g. delivery concept) have been
taken into consideration.
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Key processes and indices have been defined. Feasibility / Supplier Customer
Assurance that target costs and quantities will be
target attainability either derived from previous projects or,
achieved within the specified time period (min. and max.
2.2.2 in the event of innovative new development, has been X
output figures), including investments (plant, machinery,
verified by simulation
tools, jigs and fixtures, etc.).
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Commercial agreements relating to the project have been Customer Supplier

reached (e.g. production locations, the supplier's logistics,
material prices, cost allocation for tools, allocation of
development costs, gauges and templates, shipping
2.2.3
Legally sustainable order placement has taken place on containers / shipping container development, service
time. materials, training needs).
Features:
- Nomination letter
- Development and delivery agreement
- Conclusion of purchasing contract.

Customer Supplier
Customer specifies
- sub-contractors and / or
- supply sources
(e.g. "nominated suppliers", "products and services ordered
Nomination of direct order placements specified by the by the customer directly", "customer directed suppliers").
2.2.4 X
customer has been carried out.
AKV (tasks, authority; responsibility ) in the network and
interfaces have been clarified, aligned and agreed (e.g.,
sample submissions, guarantee and goodwill, ...)
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Measures have been derived and scheduled. Supplier Customer

Responsibilities have been assigned.
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Locations, suppliers, relocations, logistics concepts (Tier 2
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Measures have been derived and scheduled.

Responsibilities have been assigned.

Locations, suppliers, relocations, logistics concepts (Tier 2

to Tier n).

Supplier provides evidence of a consistent supply chain

Supply chain / Supply The relevant supply chains have been specified and
2.3.1 management concept (supplier nomination process, X
of parts reviewed with respect to their critical paths.
definition of critical suppliers, monitoring, delivery
performance, supplier enablement / deviation
management).

Relates fundamentally to product and process

(VDA volume 6 Part 3, VDA publication "Robust Production
Process").

Customer Supplier
Supply concept: in stock, JIT, JIS.
DELIVERY FOR FULL PRODUCTION:
Packaging concept: disposable, reusable (special /
2.3.2 The supply and packaging concept (including Incoterms)
universal).
has been defined between customer and supplier.
Incoterms: DDU / FCA.

Supplier Customer
SUPPLY OF SPARE PARTS: Development requirement in view of changes in semi-
The supply of parts is assured throughout the life-cycle conductor supplies, particularly for life-cycle-sensitive
2.3.3
and agreed by contract, or product cycles of standard components (e.g. ICs, memory chips, semi-conductors etc.)
components. Discontinuation deadlines etc. are known to decide on components which may be substituted.
and have been taken into consideration. Need for Necessary outlay (costs, capacity, expertise, time required)
development is known and has been communicated. during the development process.

Resources / capacities, roles and tasks (project Customer Supplier

The project organization has been specified with management, development, production planning, process
2.4.1 Project management
contacts on the customer's side. development and planning, logistics, quality, procurement,
…).

Resources / capacities, roles and tasks (project Supplier Customer

2.4.2
The project organization has been specified with management, development, production planning, process
contacts on the supplier's side. development and planning, logistics, quality, procurement,
…).

Escalation within the project. Customer Supplier

Escalation rules have been agreed at both customer's and
supplier's premises and communicated in the delivery
chain.
2.4.3 Escalation rules / procedures are specified. X
Refer to the traffic-light methodology, description of
procedure in the text section of the VDA publication
"Maturity level assurance for new parts"
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").
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Escalation within the project.

Escalation rules have been agreed at both customer's and
supplier's premises and communicated in the delivery
chain.
2.4.3 Escalation rules / procedures are specified. X
Refer to the traffic-light methodology, description of
procedure in the text section of the VDA publication
"Maturity level assurance for new parts"
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

It must be ensured that up-to-date versions of all of the Customer Supplier

necessary documents (drawings, standards, test and
2.4.4
Data formats / documents, communication paths delivery specifications) to the latest, current level are
and the project language have been specified. subsequently available at the production locations in the
agreed language or in the language of the country
concerned.

Takes account both of vehicle / sub-system specific data Customer Supplier

and data concerning the scope of delivery (maturity level
The project timing plan relating to the scope of delivery for
deadlines, provision of prototype components, planning and
2.4.5 the whole vehicle and sub-systems has been drawn up,
procurement releases, production process and product
reconciled and released.
approval (PPA) samples etc.)
(VDA volume 6 Part 3).

è Dates and deadlines (component, tools, facilities, Supplier Customer

other project deadlines)
Deviations from the project targets / objectives at the è Costs
2.4.6 level covering scope of delivery have been reviewed and è Weight X
highlighted and measures have been defined. è Functionality
(VDA volume 6 Part 3, ISO/TS 16949, VDA publication
"Robust Production Process").

Influence and interactions with other projects / supplies Customer Supplier

Interfaces to other projects and component applications
2.4.7 have been analyzed, communicated and evaluated (e.g.,
by the supplier and customer have been clarified.
identical parts; carry-over parts).

The focus lies on product and process. Customer Supplier

Strengths and weaknesses analysis and Lessons Relevant processes from all affected departments (e.g.
2.4.8 Learned documentation have been up-dated. Actions have diagnostic, spare parts, assembly and FMEA processes, all X
been derived. types of validation processes etc.)
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Supplier provides evidence to show that he controls the Supplier Customer

technology with respect to manufacturing under full
The manufacturing validation planning for production
production conditions
2.5.1 Process development processes has been specified as verification of process X
è process innovations in particular
quality.
(VDA volume 6 Part 3, VDA publication "Robust Production
Process").
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Supplier provides evidence to show that he controls the

technology with respect to manufacturing under full
The manufacturing validation planning for production
production conditions
2.5.1 Process development processes has been specified as verification of process X
è process innovations in particular
quality.
(VDA volume 6 Part 3, VDA publication "Robust Production
Process").

In the case of new / modified buildings, the progress of Supplier Customer

building work must be monitored within the framework of
the project.

Attention must be given to critical approval procedures

2.5.2 Buildings and infrastructure are available.
(electro-plating, coatings etc.).
Measuring chambers, laboratories and function testing
rooms comply with the product-specific requirements
(e.g. measuring volume, air conditioning, clean room
requirements, ESD requirements etc.).

Timing plan (including definition of the running times for Customer Supplier
Joint specification of quantities, deadlines and intended long, medium and short-running tools) determined by
2.5.3 purpose for tools for prototypes, small batches and full working backwards from the project timing plan. Checked
production has taken place. and released by the customer
(VDA volume 2).

Customer Supplier
Refers to the various sample phases (standard control
Reconciliation and optimization loops for tools have
loops and – if time allows – other recursions)
2.5.4 been planned, scheduled, agreed and laid down in
according to a current optimization method (e.g. geometric
the component timing plan.
testing, master bocks, cubing, 3D measurements etc.).

Combining product risk with supplier risk to produce overall Customer Supplier
risk:
Risk classification (ABC classification) for supplier /
2.6.1 Risk management Measures / follow-up processes are derived and agreed
scope of delivery has been up-dated.
with the supplier
(ISO/TS 16949).

Risk management with the focus on the manufacturing Supplier Customer

process.
Risk assessment of the manufacturing process (with the è validation records (e.g., System FMEA Process, planned
2.6.2 focus on manufacturing process innovations) has been actions / alternatives X
carried out. (VDA volume 6 Part 1, VDA volume 6 Part 3, VDA volume
4, ISO/TS 16949, VDA publication "Robust Production
Process").

Fall-back or alternative strategies must be pursued until Supplier Customer

such time as the innovation has been validated on a
A fall-back or alternative strategy based on validated project-specific basis. Maturity level assurance must also
manufacturing technology has been up-dated for all be carried out for the fall-back solution.
2.6.3
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Fall-back or alternative strategies must be pursued until

such time as the innovation has been validated on a
A fall-back or alternative strategy based on validated project-specific basis. Maturity level assurance must also
manufacturing technology has been up-dated for all be carried out for the fall-back solution.
2.6.3
projects and models, based on the status of the innovation
validation. è Alternative supplier / process must be available
è Quantities for SOP assured
(VDA volume 6 Part 3, ISO/TS 16949).

The focus lies on considering the product in the Customer Supplier

An interface analysis (e.g., System FMEA) for prioritized vehicle environment
2.7.1 Product validation
supplies and services has been carried out. (VDA volume 6 Part 1, VDA volume 6 Part 3,
ISO 9000, ISO/TS 16949).

Supplier Customer
1.) Applies to both virtual and real tests and trials.
2.) The emphasis is on the component.
3.) Implementation planning defined for software
components.
4.) Feedback of results from customer to supplier must
be assured.
Knowledge acquired from failures in the field (predecessor
vehicles) must be included in the inspection and testing
2.7.2
The planning of tests / trials takes account of all the plan.
features laid down in the requirements specification.
Electric / Electronic (E/E)-specific:
1. Testing under the ambient conditions specified in
the functional specifications.
2. Results from EMC, temperature, start-up/shutdown
and under-voltage performance.
3. Attention must be given to the availability of third-
party components
(VDA volume 6 Part 3).

Which E/E features (functions perceived by the customer Customer Supplier

and system functions such as, for example, speed
Electric / Electronic implementation planning has been
2.7.3 indication, ABS, electronic stability program, rain / light
agreed between customer and supplier.
sensor, automatic distance regulator, etc.) appear at which
points in the agreed project time schedule?

Customer Supplier
Quantity, delivery point and intended purpose are known
and have been communicated.
Samples, prototypes, test models etc.
(sample levels, development status, scheduled deadlines,
2.7.4
The complete sample / prototype production and quantity, delivery point for products based on the general /
delivery process has been agreed. component timing plan and intended purpose).
The development level includes parts level, place of
production, manufacturing methods. Recipients of parts
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Quantity, delivery point and intended purpose are known

and have been communicated.
Samples, prototypes, test models etc.
(sample levels, development status, scheduled deadlines,
2.7.4
The complete sample / prototype production and quantity, delivery point for products based on the general /
delivery process has been agreed. component timing plan and intended purpose).
The development level includes parts level, place of
production, manufacturing methods. Recipients of parts
have been named
(ISO/TS 16949).

Customer Supplier
2.7.5
Results from in-vehicle and / or component tests have Including software and hardware tests. Actions have been
been exchanged. agreed and scheduled.

All the tests and testing dates for verification of the initial Customer Supplier
PPA (Production Content, quantity, scope and nature of the tests required for
sample inspection have been agreed with the supplier in
2.8.1 process and product a successful initial sample inspection (normal procedure),
accordance with the customer's requirements (e.g.,
approval) including time scheduling.
requirements specification).

The measurement / test concepts and inspection / test Supplier Customer

plans for the product which refer to the production Consistent stipulations concerning location mounting /
2.9.1 Process validation process have been agreed with the supplier and reference points, special and other (e.g. attributive)
scheduled, taking into account the complete potential characteristics have been drawn up.
delivery chain.

Customer Supplier
Communication, contacts, procedure, committees, systems,
language, documentation and deadlines have been
specified (for all technologies: mechanical engineering;
electronics (hardware and software))..
If no coordinated change management system is specified,
Change management for changes to product and refer to the reference document on electronic systems
2.10.1 Change management process have been agreed between customer and issued by the German Electrical and Electronic X
supplier. Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) for electronic hardware.
Process changes may be changes of location, production
process changes, service providers, IT, building activities
(changes to internal supply processes).
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
volume 6 Part 3).

Customer Supplier
What needs to be done to meet the requirements of the
R1.1 Project management A preview has been carried out for the next maturity level.
next maturity level (definition of work packages)?

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Customer Supplier
R1.2
Points outstanding from previous maturity level reviews
have been closed.

● Launch curves, maximum capacity, maximum daily Customer Supplier

output
● Model mix, optional equipment rates
● Spare part demand / CKD demand
Supply chain / Supply
R2.1 Quantities (capacities) have been up-dated. ● Shift models, agreed flexibility X
of parts
● Critical process elements in terms of increasing
capacity
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
volume 6 Part 3).

Supplier Customer
Experience gathered from current or predecessor car-lines
Warranty cost, reliability and field forecasts have been
Innovation / Concept / (8D reports, lessons learned, benchmarks, OEM studies,
R3.1 drawn up. Measures for achievement of targets relating to
Reliability independant market surveys) is available. Component-
the scope of supplies and services have been updated.
specific targets have been defined (VDA volume 3 Part 1).

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In the performance specification the contractor defines how Supplier Customer

and with what resources the purchaser's requirements are
Performance specification (including service, spare part to be met.
3.1.1 Product development supply and recycling concepts), agreed between supplier The performance specification is drawn up on the basis of X
and customer is available. the final requirements specification agreed between
customer and supplier
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Supplier Customer
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS are a comprehensive
description of a component (or software) including:
- Data model release (surfaces, radii,
gap quality, component interfaces)
- Drawings
- Standards
- Dimensioning / functional dimensions
(Functional dimensions are used to determine the form, size and
position of form elements or spacings between components or
sub-assemblies. When applied to the vehicle, functional dimensions
are those which are relevant to the achievement of significant quality
characteristics such as, for example, gap dimensions, flush fit, door
The product development status meets the stipulations closing forces)
3.1.2
laid down in the requirements specification / - Confirmation of significant product characteristics
performance specification. - Material requirements
Technical specifications have been released. - Design requirements (colour, material, grain finish,
gloss)
- Quality stipulations / requirements
- Part identification
- Handling error safety study for the product
- Specified scope of spare parts and repair concept.
PRE-REQUISITES:
a) Positive test results (component and complete
system)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS are a comprehensive

description of a component (or software) including:
- Data model release (surfaces, radii,
gap quality, component interfaces)
- Drawings
- Standards
- Dimensioning / functional dimensions
(Functional dimensions are used to determine the form, size and
position of form elements or spacings between components or
sub-assemblies. When applied to the vehicle, functional dimensions
are those which are relevant to the achievement of significant quality
characteristics such as, for example, gap dimensions, flush fit, door
The product development status meets the stipulations closing forces)
3.1.2
laid down in the requirements specification / - Confirmation of significant product characteristics
performance specification. - Material requirements
Technical specifications have been released. - Design requirements (colour, material, grain finish,
gloss)
- Quality stipulations / requirements
- Part identification
- Handling error safety study for the product
- Specified scope of spare parts and repair concept.
PRE-REQUISITES:
a) Positive test results (component and complete
system)
b) Positive implementation results (E/E)
(DIN 69905, VDA volume 6 Part 1, VDA volume 6
Part 3, VDI/VDE 3694, VDA publication "Requirements
Specification").

If required by the customer: Supplier Customer

provisional material data sheet or IMDS; see also IMDS
Material data are confirmed. The legal and customer
information in VDA Volume 2 ("Sample inspection
3.1.3 stipulations are fulfilled and the necessary material data X
documents and records / production process and product
have been entered in the materials data sheet. Seite 19
approval (PPA)
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").
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If required by the customer:

provisional material data sheet or IMDS; see also IMDS
Material data are confirmed. The legal and customer
information in VDA Volume 2 ("Sample inspection
3.1.3 stipulations are fulfilled and the necessary material data X
documents and records / production process and product
have been entered in the materials data sheet.
approval (PPA)
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

e.g.: Stipulations relating to such details as the positions of Customer Supplier

tool split lines, connecting systems, positions of ejectors,
slides and inserts are defined jointly. The same may also
apply to non-production tools, which serve only to
Concept and timing planning for production tools for safeguard the launch.
3.2.1 Process development X
the products to be delivered are agreed and confirmed.
Concrete tool timing plans have been agreed between the
supplier and the toolmaker
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
volume 5 Part 3).

The timing plan is available for new and modified factory Supplier Customer
e.g.: Paint shop, galvanizing plant, production facilities
3.2.2 facilities at the supplier's premises for the supplier's
(VDA volume 6 Part 3).
scope of delivery.

The timing plan is available for new and modified factory Particularly those affecting function, production and Customer Supplier
3.2.3 facilities at the customer's premises which may logistics concepts, e.g. assembly facilities, end-of-line test
potentially affect the supplier's scope of delivery. rigs etc..

Supplier Customer
PRODUCTION FACILITIES:
All facilities or parts thereof, which are used to produce,
Requirements relating specifically to production
modify, test, transport, store and assemble the customer's
3.2.4 facilities for the products to be delivered have been
product (e.g. machines, plants, tools, fixtures, inspection,
specified.
measuring and test equipment)
(VDA volume 6 Part 3, VDA volume 6 Part 4).
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PRODUCTION FACILITIES:
All facilities or parts thereof, which are used to produce,
Requirements relating specifically to production
modify, test, transport, store and assemble the customer's
3.2.4 facilities for the products to be delivered have been
product (e.g. machines, plants, tools, fixtures, inspection,
specified.
measuring and test equipment)
(VDA volume 6 Part 3, VDA volume 6 Part 4).

Geometric functional verification (of mechanical systems, Supplier Customer

E/E and software) with reference to the following, for
example:
The functionality of the product (including innovations) has - samples
3.3.1 Product validation
been demonstrated by the supplier. - calculations
- simulations
- tolerance analyses etc.
(VDA volume 6 Part 3).

PROCESS AND PRODUCT INNOVATION: Customer Supplier

"Verified" means that the functionality of the product has
been verified in the vehicle (generally represented by a
sub-system carrier, which is based on the predecessor and
The functionality of the product (including innovations) has
has been modified for the testing).
3.3.2 been verified by the customer in the overall vehicle
SOFTWARE:
(overall system).
Software integration levels have been implemented in
accordance with the implementation plan.
AS A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE:
Virtual simulation is not sufficient!

Implementation in accordance with development/product Supplier Customer

3.3.3
Alignment of the development status with the Product responsibility.
FMEA has been completed successfully. Measures have been defined and implemented
(VDA volume 4, VDA volume 6 Part 3).

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Customer Supplier
3.3.4
Orders for samples have been initiated in accordance with Details of sample design and execution must be specified
the time schedule or samples are available. in accordance with the planning status in the orders.

The requalification concept (frequency, location, scope) Supplier Customer

Full production Including production monitoring (CoP testing) and the
3.4.1 regarding the requirement specification stipulations has
verification associated documentation (VDA volume 6 Part 3).
been agreed and laid down.

The process of implementing measures from the Process Supplier Customer

FMEA in the product design has been started for the
3.5.1 Process validation The Process FMEA has been started. specific component.
Initial manufacturing process validation measures have
been identified.

The focus is on the critical path in the supply chain (key Supplier Customer
technologies etc.); planning of the entire manufacturing
A positive forecast of robust manufacturing feasibility
process is available, including measurement variables and
in full production across the entire supply chain is
3.5.2 control loops. X
available (for example, Process FMEA, process flow chart,
Ease of assembly is developed and assured.
shop-floor layouts, statistical tolerance studies).
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process",
VDA volume 4).

Indicate the course of action for capacity planning, Supplier Customer

Supply chain / Supply The supplier provides evidence of a systematic approach
3.6.1 including change management. Indicate the critical
of parts to dynamic capacity planning.
elements of the process.

Integral element of the technical specification release Customer Supplier

process.
Identification markings for parts and traceability must be
3.7.1 Risk management Product-specific traceability is defined and agreed. assured for identification during both pre-production and full
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Integral element of the technical specification release

process.
Identification markings for parts and traceability must be
3.7.1 Risk management Product-specific traceability is defined and agreed. assured for identification during both pre-production and full
production stages.
See customer-specific stipulations
(VDA volume 6 Part 3).

Customer Supplier
What needs to be done to meet the requirements of the
R1.1 Project management A preview has been carried out for the next maturity level.
next maturity level (definition of work packages)?

Customer Supplier
R1.2
Points outstanding from previous maturity level reviews
have been closed.

Supplier Customer
R1.3
The project organization (resources, capacities, contacts,
overall timing plan, crucial project data) has been up-dated.

è Dates and deadlines (component, tools, facilities, Supplier Customer

other project deadlines)
Deviations from project targets and objectives at scope è Costs
R1.4 of delivery level have been reviewed and brought to è Weight X
attention and measures have been defined. è Functionality
(VDA volume 6 Part 3, ISO/TS 16949, VDA publication
"Robust Production Process").

Influence and interactions with other projects / supplies Customer Supplier

Interfaces to other projects and component applications
R1.5 have been analyzed, communicated and evaluated (e.g.,
by the supplier and customer have been clarified.
identical parts; carry-over parts).
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Influence and interactions with other projects / supplies

Interfaces to other projects and component applications
R1.5 have been analyzed, communicated and evaluated (e.g.,
by the supplier and customer have been clarified.
identical parts; carry-over parts).

● Launch curves, maximum capacity, maximum daily Customer Supplier

output
● Model mix, optional equipment rates
● Spare part demand / CKD demand
Supply chain / Supply
R2.1 Quantities (capacities) have been up-dated. ● Shift models, agreed flexibility X
of parts
● Critical process elements in terms of increasing
capacity
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
volume 6 Part 3).

In the event of any deviations, measures have been drawn Supplier Customer
up, including an assessment of the effects on the scope of
The supply chain has been up-dated.
delivery.
R2.2 The maturity level of all sub-components has been
assessed as GREEN.
Locations, suppliers, relocations, logistics concepts
(VDA volume 6 Part 3).

Supplier Customer
Experience gathered from current or predecessor car-lines
Warranty cost, reliability and field forecasts have been
Innovation / Concept / (8D reports, lessons learned, benchmarks, OEM studies,
R3.1 drawn up. Measures for achievement of targets relating to
Reliability independant market surveys) is available. Component-
the scope of supplies and services have been updated.
specific targets have been defined (VDA volume 3 Part 1).

Supplier Customer

The effects of changes on the measured variables of

previous maturity levels have been reviewed and included
in the maturity level assessment.
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The effects of changes on the measured variables of

previous maturity levels have been reviewed and included
in the maturity level assessment.

Changes may be initiated by either customer or supplier;

Product and process changes have been also includes pending changes (including electronic
R4.1 Change management X
communicated and approved within the supply chain. systems).

Process changes may be, for example, changes in location,

manufacturing process, service providers, IT changes,
building work (changes to internal supply processes)
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Customer Supplier
Results from vehicle and / or component tests have Including software and hardware tests / trials. Actions have
R5.1 Product validation
been exchanged. been agreed and scheduled.

Technical product changes are incorporated into the Supplier Customer

Actions are being implemented in accordance with the
R5.2 FMEA (Product). Results from vehicle and / or
timing plan (VDA volume 6 Part 3).
component tests are taken into account.

Technical changes to the process are incorporated into Actions are being implemented in accordance with the Supplier Customer
R6.1 Process validation the FMEA (Process). Results from vehicle and / or timing plan (VDA volume 4, VDA volume 6 Part 3, X
component tests are taken into account. VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

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Supplier Customer
Manufacturing feasibility has been verified by means of
prototype components (also for innovations) / comparable
components. Material flow and process layout have been
confirmed.
The production process planning has been released and Handling error safety planning (e.g. "Poke-yoke") taken into
4.1.1 Process development is available. Manufacturing facilities have been consideration. All official regulations (requirements, where X
authorized. applicable) and approval pre-requisites, e.g. electro-plating,
coating system, taken into consideration
(VDA volume 4, VDA volume 6 Part 1, VDA volume 6 Part
3, ISO/TS 16949, VDA publication "Robust Production
Process").

Supplier Customer
Confirmation of characteristics (product and process) is
available.

è Refer also to requirements specifications, drawings and

quality agreements / specifications.

Frequency, scope, random samples, methods (ISO/TS

16949, VDA Volume 6.Part 1, VDA volume 6 Part 3, VDA
publication "Robust Production Process") have been
planned and specified.
The production control plan is available. All significant
4.1.2 X
characteristics are included in the planning. ESSENTIAL CONTENTS:
- Inspection, measuring and test planning
- Product and process audits
- Maintenance
- Implementation of flash concept
- Requalification.
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- Reliability tests
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Confirmation of characteristics (product and process) is

available.

è Refer also to requirements specifications, drawings and

quality agreements / specifications.

Frequency, scope, random samples, methods (ISO/TS

16949, VDA Volume 6.Part 1, VDA volume 6 Part 3, VDA
publication "Robust Production Process") have been
planned and specified.
The production control plan is available. All significant
4.1.2 X
characteristics are included in the planning. ESSENTIAL CONTENTS:
- Inspection, measuring and test planning
- Product and process audits
- Maintenance
- Implementation of flash concept
- Requalification.

In addition to this,
- Reliability tests
- Rectification / reworking concepts
may be agreed and allowed for in the plans.

Supplier Customer
Resources and qualification needs are released by the
management of the supplier's organization.
e.g.: qualification covering the handling of the customer's
The necessary resources (including qualification needs)
4.1.3 measuring and analysis instruments (e.g. delivery quality, X
have been specified and verified.
punctuality) including the problem solving process (8D)
(VDA volume 6 Part Part 1, ISO 9001,
VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

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Perhaps small batches produced at different manufacturing Supplier Customer

The tool concept for the production of spare parts (parts
plants with separate tools / tool concepts, where applicable.
4.1.4 produced after EOP) has been agreed within the supply
Non-production spare parts, e.g. exhaust systems
chain.
(individual components).

In certain cases, gauges / inspection and measuring Customer Supplier

equipment (belonging to the customer) are made available
Gauges / testing equipment belonging to the customer
to the supplier for validation of the delivery quality (e.g.
4.2.1 Process validation and made available to the supplier have been requested
checking fixtures for bumpers, roof trim panels, light units,
and ordered.
etc.)
(VDA Volume 5, QA 9000).

Supplier Customer
The supplier's gauges / testing equipment have been
4.2.2 Integral part of the production control plan.
authorized and ordered.

Supplier Customer
4.2.3
Production tools have been ordered and started in
accordance with the timing plan.

Supplier Customer
4.2.4
Actions from the Process FMEA have been incorporated
in the production planning.

Supplier Customer
The failure elimination process including failure analysis
has been agreed.
Requirements relating to the analysis location have been
A concept for analyzing and processing internal failures
agreed and implemented in full.
4.2.5 (on the line) and at the customer's premises (0-km and
Training
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Communication channels and information exchange
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The failure elimination process including failure analysis

has been agreed.
Requirements relating to the analysis location have been
A concept for analyzing and processing internal failures
agreed and implemented in full.
4.2.5 (on the line) and at the customer's premises (0-km and
Training courses are planned for the analysis personnel.
field) is available.
Communication channels and information exchange
concept have been defined
(VDA publication Field Failure Analysis).

The internal process acceptance procedure has been Supplier Customer

planned by the supplier.
The contents of the joint process acceptance procedure
PPA (Production have been agreed and dates have been set
The timing and extent of the process acceptance
4.3.1 process and product (VDA volume 6 Part 3).
procedure have been specified.
approval) e.g.
- 2 days' production
- run@rate
- full production process, etc..

On-time availability of diagnostic and testing software is Supplier Customer

assured for the scope of the contract, in accordance with
4.4.1 Product development Software for service and workshop purposes.
the requirements laid down in the requirements
specification.

- Take account of the principles of lean production Supplier Customer

The logistics concept between goods arriving at the
- Sequence diagrams and flow-charts
Supply chain / Supply supplier's premises and finished products being loaded for
4.5.1 - Logistics layout (including storage / buffer zones)
of parts despatch has been defined and is being implemented on
- System-based control
time.
- Exclusion of mix-up / confusion.

- Take account of the principles of lean production Customer Supplier

- Packaging, shipping containers and space
The delivery concept from the goods leaving the supplier's
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premises to their arrival at the fitting location at the
4.5.2 (including special shipping containers)
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- Take account of the principles of lean production

- Packaging, shipping containers and space
The delivery concept from the goods leaving the supplier's
requirements have been agreed and specified
premises to their arrival at the fitting location at the
4.5.2 (including special shipping containers)
customer's premises has been specified and is being
- Re-order time / need for a security stock
implemented on time.
- Logistic simulation, test phases, etc.
-Timing plan for implementation.

Requirements: consistency throughout, from receipt of the Supplier Customer

order, right through to despatch of finished products and to
the sub-contractor (type of call-off, receipt and processing
of delivery call-off, synchronising the cumulative delivery
quantity. MRP system, communicating demand to sub-
Systematic processing of customer call-offs (delivery
4.5.3 contractors).
schedules) has been verified.
Statement covering the frequency of demand planning
(including changes to call-offs) and forwarding these to
sub-contractors, including demand horizon, emergency
strategy in the event of a system failure.

What measures can be taken to guard against unexpected Supplier Customer

interruptions (strike, customs, force majeure, tools, facilities
Emergency analyses have been carried out for the supply
4.5.4 etc.)? X
chain and contingency plans have been drawn up.
(ISO/TS 16949, VDA volume 6 Part 1, VDA publication
"Robust Production Process").

Orders to Tier n suppliers: "order" refers to delivery of Supplier Customer

parts / areas of sub-procurement.
Orders have been placed throughout the entire supply
4.6.1 Procurement process It also relates to parts supplied by the customer, which X
chain.
come within the procurement responsibility of the
customer's organization
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").
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Orders to Tier n suppliers: "order" refers to delivery of

parts / areas of sub-procurement.
Orders have been placed throughout the entire supply
4.6.1 Procurement process It also relates to parts supplied by the customer, which X
chain.
come within the procurement responsibility of the
customer's organization
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Customer Supplier
What needs to be done to meet the requirements of the
R1.1 Project management A preview has been carried out for the next maturity level.
next maturity level (definition of work packages)?

Customer Supplier
R1.2
Points outstanding from previous maturity level reviews
have been closed.

Supplier Customer
R1.3
The project organization (resources, capacities, contacts,
overall timing plan, crucial project data) has been up-dated.

è Dates and deadlines (component, tools, facilities, Supplier Customer

other project deadlines)
Deviations from project targets and objectives at scope è Costs
R1.4 of delivery level have been reviewed and brought to è Weight X
attention and measures have been defined. è Functionality
(VDA volume 6 Part 3, ISO/TS 16949, VDA publication
"Robust Production Process").

Influence and interactions with other projects / supplies Customer Supplier

Interfaces to other projects and component applications
R1.5 have been analyzed, communicated and evaluated (e.g.,
by the supplier and customer have been clarified.
identical parts; carry-over parts).
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Influence and interactions with other projects / supplies

Interfaces to other projects and component applications
R1.5 have been analyzed, communicated and evaluated (e.g.,
by the supplier and customer have been clarified.
identical parts; carry-over parts).

● Launch curves, maximum capacity, maximum daily Customer Supplier

output
● Model mix, optional equipment rates
● Spare part demand / CKD demand
Supply chain / Supply
R2.1 Quantities (capacities) have been up-dated. ● Shift models, agreed flexibility X
of parts
● Critical process elements in terms of increasing
capacity
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
volume 6 Part 3).

In the event of any deviations, measures have been drawn Supplier Customer
up, including an assessment of the effects on the scope of
The supply chain has been up-dated.
delivery.
R2.2 The maturity level of all sub-components has been
assessed as GREEN.
Locations, suppliers, relocations, logistics concepts
(VDA volume 6 Part 3).

Supplier Customer
Experience gathered from current or predecessor car-lines
Warranty cost, reliability and field forecasts have been
Innovation / Concept / (8D reports, lessons learned, benchmarks, OEM studies,
R3.1 drawn up. Measures for achievement of targets relating to
Reliability independant market surveys) is available. Component-
the scope of supplies and services have been updated.
specific targets have been defined (VDA volume 3 Part 1).

Supplier Customer
The effects of changes on the measured variables of
previous maturity levels have been reviewed and included
in the maturity level assessment.
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Product and process changes have been also includes pending changes (including electronic
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previous maturity levels have been reviewed and included
in the maturity level assessment.

Changes may be initiated by either customer or supplier;

Product and process changes have been also includes pending changes (including electronic
R4.1 Change management X
communicated and approved within the supply chain. systems).

Process changes may be, for example, changes in location,

manufacturing process, service providers, IT changes,
building work (changes to internal supply processes)
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Customer Supplier
Results from vehicle and / or component tests have Including software and hardware tests / trials. Actions have
R5.1 Product validation
been exchanged. been agreed and scheduled.

Technical product changes are incorporated into the Supplier Customer

Actions are being implemented in accordance with the
R5.2 FMEA (Product). Results from vehicle and / or
timing plan (VDA volume 6 Part 3).
component tests are taken into account.

Technical changes to the process are incorporated into Actions are being implemented in accordance with the Supplier Customer
R6.1 Process validation the FMEA (Process). Results from vehicle and / or timing plan (VDA volume 4, VDA volume 6 Part 3, X
component tests are taken into account. VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 5

Parts from production tools and production facilities are available

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

PPA (Production Content, quantity, scope and nature of the tests required for Supplier Customer
All of the tests and testing dates for the initial sampling
5.1.1 process and product a successful initial sampling inspection (normal procedure),
inspection have been agreed with the supplier.
approval) including time scheduling.

Customer Supplier
"PPA samples (production process and product approval)
are products and materials produced entirely with full
5.1.2 Orders for PPA samples have been initiated.
production facilities under full production conditions" (VDA
Volume 2). The focus here is on commercial orders.

Standard transport containers have been released. Special Customer Supplier

Supply chain / Supply Alternative packaging agreed
5.2.1 transport containers have been checked and accepted X
of parts (VDA publication "Robust Production Process").
and the planned quantities are available for pre-production.

Delivery call-offs have been specified on the basis of the Customer Supplier
launch curve with defined model and equipment spectra.
Delivery call-offs for pre-production, including the launch
5.2.2 Dates and deadlines for provision of the components have X
program, are available.
been agreed
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

The manufacturing capacities defined at the supplier's Supplier Customer

The manufacturing capacities at the supplier's premises
5.2.3 premises (plant capacity, personnel availability and
have been confirmed.
qualifications) have been confirmed to plan.

The design level is approved / released by the development Customer Supplier

department. All tests have been completed successfully.
Development release at component level. Confirmation
5.3.1 Product development Design release is issued on the basis of parts from full
of tests is available.
production tools - i.e., the component is OK in terms of
dimensions, geometry, function and materials.
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The design level is approved / released by the development

department. All tests have been completed successfully.
Development release at component level. Confirmation
5.3.1 Product development Design release is issued on the basis of parts from full
of tests is available.
production tools - i.e., the component is OK in terms of
dimensions, geometry, function and materials.

If required by the customer: provisional material data sheet Supplier Customer

Material data have been up-dated and confirmed. Legal
or IMDS; see also IMDS information in VDA Volume 2
5.3.2 and customer stipulations are met and the necessary
(sampling inspection documents and records / production
material data are recorded in the material data sheet.
process and product approval (PPA)).

Avoid damage to the product by improper handling when Customer Supplier

Handling instructions in the customer's organization have
5.4.1 Process validation removing and fitting the component (e.g. handling of electric
been implemented.
fuel pumps, electronic components etc.).

Gauges / testing equipment belonging to the customer Customer Supplier

Evidence of capability available; the gauge's full production
5.4.2 and made available to the supplier have been accepted
capability has been verified.
and are available.

Evidence of capability available; the gauge's full production Supplier Customer

The supplier's gauges / testing equipment have been capability has been verified
5.4.3 X
accepted and are available. (VDA publication "Robust Production Process",
VDA volume 6 Part 3).

Verification takes place within the framework of the process Supplier Customer
acceptance procedure, i.e. checks are made on the way in
5.4.4 Process parameters and their tolerances are defined. which tolerance limits affect compliance with the
specification for the products to be delivered VDA volume 6
Part 3).

Parts made with production tools are manufactured with the Supplier Customer
tools to be used in the subsequent full production process.
Production tools must be capable of manufacturing the
components in such a way that they meet the requirements
for the component (tolerances, function, quality, fit in the
The products to be delivered are from full production
5.4.5 assembly etc.) in accordance with the requirements X
tools. The revision status (issue level) is documented.
specification.
Revision status is documented. Start of part optimization
(coordination of tools and dies)
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process",
VDA volume 6 Part 3).

Provisional machine capability can also be provided by the Supplier Customer

The production facilities are available. Provisional manufacturer of the facilities
5.4.6 X
machine capability has been established. (VDA publication "Robust Production Process",
VDA volume 6 Part 3).
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Provisional machine capability can also be provided by the
The production facilities are available. Provisional manufacturer of the facilities
5.4.6 X
machine capability has been established. (VDA publication "Robust Production Process",
VDA volume 6 Part 3).

Approved by the authorities (site-specific), e.g. paint-shop, Supplier Customer

Buildings and infrastructure are complete and have been
5.4.7 galvanizing plant, etc. X
approved by the relevant public authorities.
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Customer Supplier
What needs to be done to meet the requirements of the
R1.1 Project management A preview has been carried out for the next maturity level.
next maturity level (definition of work packages)?

Customer Supplier
R1.2
Points outstanding from previous maturity level reviews
have been closed.

Supplier Customer
R1.3
The project organization (resources, capacities, contacts,
overall timing plan, crucial project data) has been up-dated.

è Dates and deadlines (component, tools, facilities, Supplier Customer

other project deadlines)
Deviations from project targets and objectives at scope è Costs
R1.4 of delivery level have been reviewed and brought to è Weight X
attention and measures have been defined. è Functionality
(VDA volume 6 Part 3, ISO/TS 16949, VDA publication
"Robust Production Process").

Influence and interactions with other projects / supplies Customer Supplier

Interfaces to other projects and component applications
R1.5 have been analyzed, communicated and evaluated (e.g.,
by the supplier and customer have been clarified.
identical parts; carry-over parts).

● Launch curves, maximum capacity, maximum daily Customer Supplier

output
● Model mix, optional equipment rates
● Spare part demand / CKD demand
Supply chain / Supply
R2.1 Quantities (capacities) have been up-dated. ● Shift models, agreed flexibility X
of parts
● Critical process elements in terms of increasing
capacity
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
volume 6 Part 3).

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In the event of any deviations, measures have been drawn Supplier Customer
up, including an assessment of the effects on the scope of
The supply chain has been up-dated.
delivery.
R2.2 The maturity level of all sub-components has been
assessed as GREEN.
Locations, suppliers, relocations, logistics concepts
(VDA volume 6 Part 3).

Supplier Customer
Experience gathered from current or predecessor car-lines
Warranty cost, reliability and field forecasts have been
Innovation / Concept / (8D reports, lessons learned, benchmarks, OEM studies,
R3.1 drawn up. Measures for achievement of targets relating to
Reliability independant market surveys) is available. Component-
the scope of supplies and services have been updated.
specific targets have been defined (VDA volume 3 Part 1).

Supplier Customer
The effects of changes on the measured variables of
previous maturity levels have been reviewed and included
in the maturity level assessment.

Changes may be initiated by either customer or supplier;

Product and process changes have been also includes pending changes (including electronic
R4.1 Change management X
communicated and approved within the supply chain. systems).

Process changes may be, for example, changes in location,

manufacturing process, service providers, IT changes,
building work (changes to internal supply processes)
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Customer Supplier
Results from vehicle and / or component tests have Including software and hardware tests / trials. Actions have
R5.1 Product validation
been exchanged. been agreed and scheduled.

Technical product changes are incorporated into the Supplier Customer

Actions are being implemented in accordance with the
R5.2 FMEA (Product). Results from vehicle and / or
timing plan (VDA volume 6 Part 3).
component tests are taken into account.

Technical changes to the process are incorporated into Actions are being implemented in accordance with the Supplier Customer
R6.1 Process validation the FMEA (Process). Results from vehicle and / or timing plan (VDA volume 4, VDA volume 6 Part 3, X
component tests are taken into account. VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 6

Process and product approval

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

The production process and product approval covers the Supplier Customer
PPA (Production evaluation of the processes and products (VDA volume 2,
The components of the supply chain (sub-suppliers)
6.1.1 process and product VDA volume 6 Part 3, X
have been approved.
approval) VDA publication "Robust Production Process")
Process and product approval to PPA, PPAP.

Supplier Customer
Virtual and real validation will include computer-aided
simulation, real tests and trials covering the products under
examination, in the necessary operation condition or in
suitable combinations of computer-aided and real tests and
All the tests carried out by the supplier in accordance
6.1.2 trials, so that the functions required in all necessary X
with the agreed specification. Results are available.
operating condition can be securely validated (individual
components and also as part of the system in the vehicle)
(VDA volume 6 Part 1, ISO 9000, ISO/TS 16949,
VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Customer Supplier
6.1.3
The customer has carried out all the tests for approval Assembly trials; crash tests and test-rig tests, material
of the product. Results are available. checks, laboratory checks; dimensional cross-checks, etc..

The approval procedure for the production process Customer Supplier

Approval of the production process at the supplier's completes the initial sample submission procedure (see
premises (proof of process capability; maximum production also "Production process and product release", VDA
6.1.4 X
capacity, etc.) has been carried out under full production volume 2, VDA publication "Robust Production Process"
conditions. and customer-specific check-lists, VDA volume 6 Part 1,
VDA volume 6 Part 3, ISO 9000).

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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 6

Process and product approval

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

Process and product approval to PPA, PPAP (Production Customer Supplier

The production process and product approval (PPA)
6.1.5 Part Approval Process) is available X
has been issued.
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Customer Supplier
Supply chain / Supply The approved special and standard transport containers Depends on the contractual agreement
6.2.1 X
of parts are available in the planned quantities. (VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Customer Supplier
Matters to be examined within the framework of the
acceptance procedure for logistics processes:
- Logistics process from the supplier's goods
receiving department to the supplier's shipping
department
6.2.2 The logistics process has been approved. X
- Delivery process from supplier's shipping
department to the customer
- Packing concept including acceptance
procedure for containers and their availability
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Customer Supplier
What needs to be done to meet the requirements of the
R1.1 Project management A preview has been carried out for the next maturity level.
next maturity level (definition of work packages)?

Customer Supplier
R1.2
Points outstanding from previous maturity level reviews
have been closed.

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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 6

Process and product approval

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

Supplier Customer
R1.3
The project organization (resources, capacities, contacts,
overall timing plan, crucial project data) has been up-dated.

è Dates and deadlines (component, tools, facilities, Supplier Customer

other project deadlines)
Deviations from project targets and objectives at scope è Costs
R1.4 of delivery level have been reviewed and brought to è Weight X
attention and measures have been defined. è Functionality
(VDA volume 6 Part 3, ISO/TS 16949, VDA publication
"Robust Production Process").

Influence and interactions with other projects / supplies Customer Supplier

Interfaces to other projects and component applications
R1.5 have been analyzed, communicated and evaluated (e.g.,
by the supplier and customer have been clarified.
identical parts; carry-over parts).

● Launch curves, maximum capacity, maximum daily Customer Supplier

output
● Model mix, optional equipment rates
● Spare part demand / CKD demand
Supply chain / Supply
R2.1 Quantities (capacities) have been up-dated. ● Shift models, agreed flexibility X
of parts
● Critical process elements in terms of increasing
capacity
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
volume 6 Part 3).

In the event of any deviations, measures have been drawn Supplier Customer
up, including an assessment of the effects on the scope of
The supply chain has been up-dated.
delivery.
R2.2 The maturity level of all sub-components has been
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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 6

Process and product approval

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

In the event of any deviations, measures have been drawn

up, including an assessment of the effects on the scope of
The supply chain has been up-dated.
delivery.
R2.2 The maturity level of all sub-components has been
assessed as GREEN.
Locations, suppliers, relocations, logistics concepts
(VDA volume 6 Part 3).

Supplier Customer
Experience gathered from current or predecessor car-lines
Warranty cost, reliability and field forecasts have been
Innovation / Concept / (8D reports, lessons learned, benchmarks, OEM studies,
R3.1 drawn up. Measures for achievement of targets relating to
Reliability independant market surveys) is available. Component-
the scope of supplies and services have been updated.
specific targets have been defined (VDA volume 3 Part 1).

Supplier Customer
The effects of changes on the measured variables of
previous maturity levels have been reviewed and included
in the maturity level assessment.

Changes may be initiated by either customer or supplier;

Product and process changes have been also includes pending changes (including electronic
R4.1 Change management X
communicated and approved within the supply chain. systems).

Process changes may be, for example, changes in location,

manufacturing process, service providers, IT changes,
building work (changes to internal supply processes)
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Customer Supplier
Results from vehicle and / or component tests have Including software and hardware tests / trials. Actions have
R5.1 Product validation
been exchanged. been agreed and scheduled.

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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 6

Process and product approval

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

Technical product changes are incorporated into the Supplier Customer

Actions are being implemented in accordance with the
R5.2 FMEA (Product). Results from vehicle and / or
timing plan (VDA volume 6 Part 3).
component tests are taken into account.

Technical changes to the process are incorporated into Actions are being implemented in accordance with the Supplier Customer
R6.1 Process validation the FMEA (Process). Results from vehicle and / or timing plan (VDA volume 4, VDA volume 6 Part 3, X
component tests are taken into account. VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 7

Project completion; transfer of responsibilities to Production. Start requalification

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

The information can be transferred into production change Customer Supplier

All product and process changes have been
7.1.1 Change management management procedures X
implemented.
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").

Supplier Customer
Confirmation of characteristics (product and process) is
available.
è see also requirements specifications, drawings and
quality agreements / regulations.
Frequency, extent, random samples and methods have
been planned (VDA volume 6 Part 1, VDA volume 6 Part 3,
ISO TS 16949, VDA publication "Robust Production
All relevant documents (stipulations and verification
7.2.1 Project management Process"). X
documents) have been up-dated.
IMPORTANT CONTENTS:
- Test / inspection / measurement planning
- Product and process audits
- Maintenance
- Implementing the flash concept
- Requalification.

Implementation of all requirements from the previous Customer Supplier

Transfer report
7.2.2 maturity level measurement criteria has been completed. X
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process").
There are no points outstanding.

Customer Supplier
Feedback of experience from the project completed with
RG7 – with the integration of existing data (e.g. field
failures, feedback from after-sales service, project data-
"Lessons learned" documentation has been drawn up.
base, know-how carrier file) must be assured as the input
7.2.3 The results are incorporated into the relevant products
for new projects or developments.
and processes.
Ensured within the framework of workshops with all of the
parties involved in the "round table" within the supply chain
(ISO/TS 16949, VDA Volume 6.1).

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Overview of measurement criteria: Maturity Level 7

Project completion; transfer of responsibilities to Production. Start requalification

Project:

No. ML-Indicator Measurement criteria Comments RPP Producer Consumer

Feedback of experience from the project completed with

RG7 – with the integration of existing data (e.g. field
failures, feedback from after-sales service, project data-
"Lessons learned" documentation has been drawn up.
base, know-how carrier file) must be assured as the input
7.2.3 The results are incorporated into the relevant products
for new projects or developments.
and processes.
Ensured within the framework of workshops with all of the
parties involved in the "round table" within the supply chain
(ISO/TS 16949, VDA Volume 6.1).

Verification of unconditional process capability (e.g., proof Supplier Customer

A robust process (reproducibility, ppm stipulations, 0-km
of long-term capability).
quality, etc.) under full production conditions to a mature
7.3.1 Process validation (ppm - parts per million). X
status has been verified on the basis of the specified
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", VDA
characteristics.
volume 6 Part 3).

CoP: Conformity of Production. Supplier Customer

Requalification: In accordance with the production control
plan, all products must be subjected to a comprehensive
Full production Requalification including monitoring in full production dimensional and functional check, taking account of the
7.4.1 X
verification (CoP) has started. customer stipulations to be applied for materials and
function
(VDA publication "Robust Production Process", ISO/TS
16949, VDA volume 6 Part 3).

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Applied logic for assessment:
For parts classified as "A" risks (prioritized) the person carrying out the assessment (Producer) and the person receiving
the result (Consumer) must assign a traffic-light colour.
In the case of "B" and "C" risk-classified (prioritized) parts the supplier must carry out his own assessment (self-
assessment).
In other words, the supplier assesses the fields in which he is producer or consumer, in the same way as for "A" risk-
classified (prioritized) parts. However, here no assessment is made by the customer. The result of the assessment is then
entered in the column "Overall assessment" automatically (cp. VDA publication "Maturity level assurance for new parts",
2nd revised edition, chapter 3.4.3).

Default for calculation of "Overall assessment" automatically:

Select "Tools" from the menu bar and open "Options".

The pop-up window "Options" appears. Click the "Calculation" tab and select "Automatic". Confirm your entry via the "OK
Button".
If automatic calculation in not activated, the "Overall assessment" calculation is carried out by pressing the "F9" key.

Deleting the assessment:

Select the field "Producer" and / or "Consumer" and press the "Del" key. This will reset the "Overall assessment".