VDA 6.3:2023 has been officially published, to replace the former version of 2016.
Changes to VDA 6.3:2023
VDA 6.3 has been widely applied for process audits in the automotive supply chain. VDA 6.3:2023 has been published in Jan 2023, to replace its former version of 2016. The new version of VDA 6.3 has quite some significant changes.
What has remained the same?
- The structure of questionnaire
- The classification system (A, B, C) for overall assessment
- The evaluation model for individual questions (10-8-6-4-0)
- The application of process elements P2-P7
- The Turtle Model
- The downgrading rules
The primary changes in VDA 6.3:2023?
- Software-related items considered in questionnaire
- Harmonization with VDA methods Automotive SPICE® and VDA MLA
- Requirements regarding purchasing activities added to P3 and P4
- Specification of auditor qualification
- Notes on conducting remote audits added
- Chapter 4 “Audit process” deleted (as its contents are in ISO 19011)
- Chapter 8 “Process audit services” deleted (to be included in a separate document VDA 6.8)
- Charter 10 “Best Practices / Lessons Learned” deleted
- The evaluation of transport and parts handling (Eu7) omitted
- Glossary transferred to a comprehensive VDA QMC online glossary
- Some other editorial revisions
Specific Revision to Questionnaire in VDA 6.3:2023
- 59 questions (from 58 in previous version)
- Questions with * partially redefined
- Questions regarding P1 Potential Analysis partially reallocated
- Integration of software requirements
- Requirements with regard to purchasing in P3 and P4
Comparison of Audit Results
The results of audits conducted according to VDA 6.3:2023 are not directly comparable to the results of audits according to the former version.
Support by DQS
DQS Academy is providing VDA 6.3:2023 Process Audit training to help clients to understand the changes and facilitate the application of process audits according to the new version of standard.
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