automotive supply chain, operational restart, restart readiness, checklist, AIAG, COVID-19, supply chain

Restarting the Automotive Supply Chain in Uncertain Times

This article was co-written by Cathy Fisher, founder and president at Quistem and global expert in automotive quality management systems. The global automotive industry has never faced an unplanned shutdown (complete or...
supply chain, disruption, digital transformation, manufacturing

4 Supply Chain Areas to Examine in the Face of Disruption

Global supply chain leaders have broad and continuous experience in expecting the unexpected. They regularly plan for and respond to regulatory changes, natural disasters, labor strikes, fluctuating tariffs and other disruptive...
ICE, automotive

How the End of the ICE Age May Surprise You

If you’ve been following automotive industry trends over the past decade, you might think that most auto OEMs are shifting investment to wholeheartedly embrace an all-electric revolution. After all, like me,...
software validation, software, system requirements, validation plan

The Secret Code of Software Validation…in 5 Easy Steps

Software validation is often considered to be overwhelming for some organizations. With all the requirements and guidance specified in the standards and regulations, it appears to be a monumental task. However,...