The intent of this section is only to provide a brief introduction to the Core Tools. The Core Tools include: Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Production Part Approval Process.
Based on the volume of knowledge required to understand and apply, along with customer specific requirements, we recommend that you take specific and relevant Core Tool Courses.16949 Store Core tools (http://16949store.com/16949-core-tools-Training.aspx)Problem solving - this is often recommended - especially with Ford. A quiz at the end is geared towards internal auditing and includes short answers and true and false questions. The Core Tools provide significant requirements to your organization. Therefore, it is quite important for your Internal Audit team to have a sound understanding of the Core Tools.
We recommend that you also provide some time for Question & Answer sessions regarding specific Core Tool scenarios within your organization to help gage participant’s knowledge and understand.