Automotive OEMs require Tier 1 suppliers to conduct layered process audits (LPAs) to ensure consistent quality and processes adherence. For manufacturers, this daily process verification can dramatically reduce defects and quality costs.
It’s why this highly effective quality tool is growing in popularity, spreading to aerospace, electronics, oil & gas, consumer products, food & beverage and other industries.
However, implementing layered process audits can be a demanding project, with challenges to consider such as:
Our experts can help you solve your layered process audit challenges with customized training, consulting and our LPA software Beacon Quality.
Designed for medium-sized companies and Tier 1 Auto Manufacturers and Suppliers
· Pre-visit assessment
· Onsite review of company production processes and targeted performance gaps
· 2-hour onsite workshop to give you an overview of LPAs
· Tailored guidance for writing LPA questions
· Help developing audit layers and frequencies
· Group coaching for top leadership
· Live interactive webinar with LPA overview, pre-planning and follow-up
· Review of company production processes and targeted performance gaps
· Tailored guidance for writing LPA questions
· Help developing audit layers and frequencies
· Group coaching for top leadership
Ideal for smaller companies or companies piloting LPAs in a model area.
· Pre-visit assessment
· Onsite review of company production processes and targeted performance gaps
· Onsite analysis of LPA strengths and weaknesses
· Review and feedback on how to improve existing LPA questions
· Individualized guidance and coaching to improve LPA effectiveness
· Group coaching for top leadership
· Review of company production processes and targeted performance gaps
· Review of targeted performance gaps
· Review and feedback on how to improve existing LPA questions
· Analysis of LPA strengths and weaknesses
· Group coaching for top leadership
Get in touch today if you have questions, if you’re ready to launch an LPA program but aren’t sure where to start, or if you’re looking to optimize your current program. Even if you’re not a current Beacon Quality customer, we can help.