VDA QMC – Qualitätsmanagement Center im VDA (2024)

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The VDA QMC

The Quality Management Centre (QMC) in German Association of the Automotive Industry e.V. (VDA) is dedicated to the development of methods and systems of quality management systems for the automotive industry.

The automotive industry is subject to constant change. It is therefore one of the unique challenges of the VDA QMC to ensure that qualification measures, methods and courses are continuously aligned with the latest technologies and developments.

This relevance for the current state of affairs is always ensured through guidance from the highest body in German automotive quality, the QM Committee, chaired by Mr. Jason Hoff (Mercedes-Benz AG).

All car manufacturers producing in Germany as well as a representative selection of automotive suppliers are represented in this committee.

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Selected publications

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June 2022

VDA Maturity Level for New Parts, 3rd edition

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November 2023

Product Compliance System, 1st edition

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November 2023

Automotive SPICE Guidelines, 2nd edition

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January 2023

VDA 6.3 Process Audit, 4th edition

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April 2022

VDA 5 Practical Guide, 1st edition

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July 2021

VDA 5 Measurement and Inspection Processes, 3rd edition

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Training and advanced training

Since 2001, the Quality Management Centre (VDA QMC) has been imparting sound know-how to companies and employees in the automotive industry with its training and advanced training department – ranging from basic qualifications to QM methods to expertise in audits.

Here is what sets us apart:

  • Application-oriented training concepts, constantly updated together with recognised industry and didactic experts from the field.
  • Expert trainers and examiners of equal standing who meet the criteria of the VDA QMC
  • Represented worldwide with 46 licence partners in 44 countries
  • All qualifications in regional language: on-site, in-house or digital

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Auditor Talk VDA 6.3

Online - Participation free of charge!

The Auditor Talk is an offer for all VDA 6.3 auditors who would like to have informal conversations at expert level with other VDA 6.3 auditors – about current developments, deviations between theory and practice or typical challenges in dealing with regulations and audit discussions.

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Automotive Software Essentials

Live online training

This basic course is for anyone who has not yet worked on software projects, but who needs to assess and evaluate the quality of software development processes as a project manager or auditor

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From VDA 6.3:2016 to VDA 6.3:2023 - Upgrade

Web-based training

In this upgraded training, the changes to VDA 6.3 (2016 edition) concerning the update of the questionnaire, changes in the assessment, changes in the potential analysis and other adjustments are conveyed.

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VDA certifications

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AdBlue®

The VDA QMC has developed a set of rules for auditing and certifying the manufacturers and distributors of AdBlue® and coordinates all auditing activities relating to AdBlue® worldwide on this basis.

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VDA 6.X

The VDA 6.X standards were developed by the VDA QMC for organizations in the automotive industry that have serial production of parts, offer services in or for the automotive industry, or manufacture production equipment.

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Car wash facilities

The guideline "Car Washes - Criteria for VDA-Compliant Car Washes" was primarily developed to prevent damage. By fulfilling the requirements, a VDA seal can be obtained on application.

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IATF (International Automotive Task Force)

The IATF (International Automotive Task Force) is an international “ad hoc” group consisting of National Automotive Industry Associations and globally operating automotive manufacturers. The member organizations represent the interests of the automotive industry with the objective of developing and continuously improving a common Quality Management System Standard and the associated certification scheme.

The VDA QMC not only represents the interests of the German automotive industry in the IATF, but also acts as one of the five IATF Oversight Offices, which are responsible for the administrative and operational control of the entire IATF certification scheme. These five IATF Oversight Offices act collectively as IATF Global Oversight.

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Automotive SPICE®

In 2005, Automotive SPICE®was published for the first time by the “Automotive Special Interest Group”. In the meantime, the current version 3.1 of this standard has been established worldwide and is used by leading OEMs and suppliers to evaluate the development processes of software-based systems in and around the vehicle. The name “SPICE” stands for “Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination”.

Automotive SPICE®basiert auf der ISO/IEC 330xx Normenreihe und ist zu dessen Basisnormen konform. Automotive SPICE®is based on the ISO/IEC 330xx series of standards and conforms to its basic standards.
Automotive SPICE® has defined its own Process Reference Model (PRM) and Process Assessment Model (PAM) based on the latest version of the ISO/IEC 330xx series. These models describe the processes as well as indicators for the uniform assessment of these processes.

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FAQs

What is the full form of VDA QMC? ›

The VDA QMC (VDA Quality Management Center) is a quality standards organization founded by the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA). VDA QMC standards are widely recognized in the automotive industry and help companies ensure the quality and safety of their products and services.

What is VDA certification? ›

VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) 6. x is a set of automotive quality standards developed by Germany's national automaker association. Required by all major German automotive manufacturers and their suppliers, the VDA 6.

What is VDA 6.3 German automotive standard? ›

VDA 6.3 is a process audit so it is all about assessing the product life cycle. As with all standards and regulations, there is an increasing emphasis on identifying, assessing and managing risk. It involves understanding the suppliers, managing change and a focus on customer requirements and satisfaction.

What is VDA QMS? ›

X Quality Management System or VDA QMS certification is an extension of ISO 9001 for the automotive industry as required by automotive manufacturers in Germany. VDA compliance is required by all major German automotive manufacturers and their suppliers.

What is the purpose of the VDA? ›

Virtual Delivery Agent (VDA)

Those machines deliver applications or desktops. The VDA enables the machine to register with the Controller, which in turn allows the machine and the resources it is hosting to be made available to users. VDAs establish and manage the connection between the machine and the user device.

What is VDA short for? ›

A voluntary disclosure agreement (VDA) is a legal means for taxpayers to self-report back taxes owed for income, sales, property, and other tax types.

What is a VDA assessment? ›

A Vehicle Dynamic Assessment (VDA) is one part of an extensive, specialist process to procure Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) measures. A VDA assesses threats and vulnerabilities at multiple access and entry points around project sites, crowded spaces and other infrastructure.

What is the VDA 6.3 quality? ›

VDA 6.3 focuses on assessing and optimizing process quality within organizations. It's a tool widely used, particularly by companies engaged with the German automotive sector, aiming to ensure that their processes are as efficient and effective as possible.

How often is the VDA 6.3 process audit? ›

According to the specific requirements of VW, summarized in Formel Q, suppliers must carry out process audits of manufacturing processes according to VDA 6.3 at least once a year.

What are the VDA standards? ›

VDA is the German automotive standard. The VDA standards are not included in the IBM® Sterling Gentran® Standards Database for EDI. Support for VDA requires special procedures in setting up trading partners and in configuring IBM Sterling Gentran:Server® for Microsoft Windows.

What does a VDA do? ›

IMI Accreditation Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA), formerly ATA, is intended for individuals whose job role involves estimating repairs to vehicles damaged in accidents or similar incidents.

What are the three pillars of QMS? ›

Each quality management system is made up of three pillars of technology: a document management system (DMS), a learning management system (LMS), and, once clinical trials begin, an electronic trial master file (eTMF).

What do you mean by VDA? ›

Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)

Both Central and State Governments are revising the minimum wages in respect of these scheduled employments from time to time with 100°/o neutralization. Accordingly, VDA is revised periodically twice a year effective from 1st April and 1st October in the Central Sphere.

What is the full form of PPA in VDA? ›

This method is called “Production Process and Product Approval (PPA)” and is described in VDA Volume 2 “Quality Assurance for Supplies”. In the context of globalisation and digitisation of the working environment such an uniform procedure of PPA has become a central task within the quality management.

What is the full form of Volvo VDA? ›

The first Volvo diesel engine was called 'VDA' ('Volvo Diesel engine type A') and was of the pre-combustion type like most of the diesel engines of that era.

What is VDA medical? ›

Vascular disrupting agents (VDA) are compounds that are able to selectively destroy tumor vessels [403].

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