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What exactly does 4.2.1.9.1 mean ? Where can I get more information on it ?
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4.2.1.9.1 Layered Process Audits
Organizations supplying components to DaimlerChrysler Powertrain and Component Manufacturing Plants shall conduct Layered Process Control Audits on all manufacturing and assembly lines that produce components for DaimlerChrysler. These shall include all error-proofing operations.
Note: Effective January 2005, all production suppliers will be required to comply with LPA which will become a prerequisite for obtaining PSO approval.
Organizations shall provide evidence of compliance to the following requirements:
• Audit process shall involve multiple levels of management, from line supervisor up to top management.
• Top management at plant shall conduct process control audits at least once per week.
Delegation of this activity will not be accepted with the exception of extenuating circumstances.
• The organization shall have a documented audit structure with auditor level and frequency of inspection.
• Process control audits shall be conducted at least once per shift for build techniques and craftsmanship related processes.
• Error Proofing Audits shall be conducted at least once per day.
• Compliance charts shall be completed once per month and maintained for the life of the program.
The following metrics should be included:
* audit completion by all auditing layers
* By-Item percentage conformance by area
• Reaction plans shall be in place to immediately resolve all non-conformances.
• The organization shall show evidence of immediate corrective action, containment (as required), and root cause analysis (as required).
• Communication Procedure is required to address reoccurring non-conformances.
Specific areas of focus shall include the following:
* Resolution of non-conformances
* Escalation of issue for management review
* Lessons learned 4.2.1.10