Layered Process Audit

Implement standards consistently. Continuous improvement with simple checklists.

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The method.

  • LPA – Layered Process Standard ensures that agreed standards will be observed
  • LPA questions will be aligned to the required process results
  • Current incidents such as complains, defects or risks generate new questions
  • The compliance of the standards  is requested in periodic short audits
  • Auditor is normally the leader, and the audited is the employee working on the process
  • LPA can be processed on every hierarchy level (Layer)
  • Differences to the defined standard get corrected by employee and his leader
  • Differences which could not be corrected directly are going through the measure tracking
  • The results will be visualized on a board by showing the colours (green, yellow, red)
  • Content and quantity of the questions is in an constant development
  • LPA supports good leadership through direct communication between managers and employees
  • LPA ensure that  Processes will be realised as arranged

FAQ -Frequently Asked Questions.

My customers want me to introduce LPA. How does the LPA Manager help me with this?

  • Our LPA Manager software solution fulfils all the requirements of IATF 16949 and all well-known OEMs (GM, Daimler, etc.)
  • Including proof of audits carried out, archiving of audit questionnaires and a complete audit history.
  • Key figures from the LPA Manager are also generated, processed and customised.

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