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The automotive industry is one of the main drivers of industrial production and is well known for high-quality criteria. In the past, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) pushed forward the main processes of new vehicle production. Today, OEM transfers a great deal of high-level engineering tasks to suppliers. As automotive industries are highly automated robot lines, constituting serial production in millions, the smallest error in a delivered product/component causes the downtime for the whole line. In these situations, it is necessary to validate another supplier of the same component, which can last a very long time. This paper presents a quality management model for incoming components in the automotive industry which can recognize possible risks in the early phase of the component prototype development. The model is successfully applied in a company that produces components for OEM, which will be presented in the second part of the paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nowadays, in the global market products and services need to have factors that exceed expectations if the manufacturer wants to be one of the leading market players, and they have to fulfill all the basic and customer requirements. Very often there is a large percentage of working time which is wasted in communication in order to clarify misunderstandings, correct mistakes, and sometimes reorganize improper work activities. To avoid these losses, more time has to be spent on analyzing and planning to meet customer requirements. The QFD method is a comprehensive method for quality planning and management in the product creation process. This why it is necessary to perform systematic monitoring and measurement in all processes, primarily on the basis of set goals in terms of time, costs and product quality. The paper presents the use of the QFD method to improve the existing product, a device for automatic pressure adjustment in car tires. According to the QFD methodology, all participants are provided with a system analysis in the realization of products through four phases, from customer requirements to all definitions of the work process. Also, the goal is to achieve a reduction in the number of work instructions. The fourth matrix shows key processes with performance and graded significance. These are processes that require special attention during production design, in order to improve a product and make it meet customer expectations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development of global economy has forced many companies to introduce and apply modern approaches, models, and initiatives for rapid and long-term business improvement. Achieving business excellence and creating world-class products and services are a basic prerequisite for the survival, growth, and development of the company. It is not the job of just one organizational unit, but the result of synchronized action of all processes in the organization according to clearly defined business goals. This paper includes and elaborates tools and methods of a quality management system in the automotive industry. As statistical process control and the occurrence of non-compliance are indispensable, only organizations that continuously improve the level of product quality and reduce costs survive in the market. Therefore, it is very important to establish an efficient system for managing the quality of processes and products, which means the efficient application of quality tools and the commitment of all employees in the organization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The basic wiev of the scope of knowledge relevant to Systems Engineering, presented in the Systems Engineering Body of knowledge (SEBoK) is organized in to 7 Knowledge areas (KA): 1 SEBoK Introduction, 2 Foundations of Systems Engineering, 3 Systems Engineering and Management, 4 Applications of Systems Engineering, 5 Enabling Systems Engineering, 6 Related Disciplines and 7 Systems Engineering Implementation Examples. Knowledge areas point out on specific engineering methodologies useful for new product or services development, deployment and quality assurance during their life cycle. In this paper the study program is viewed as a product. Through the realization of the study program of higher education institution provides the necessary knowledge and competences for the students. By applying these methods, benefits are achieved at all stages of the life cycle of the study program with a particular focus on identifying the required knowledge and competencies. System engineering, as a growing scientific and applied field, offers integrative tools for the development of complex systems and which category includes the study program as a product of a higher education institution. The paper illustrates the basic approaches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Quality management is a continuous and dynamic approach to business that seeks to increase the quality, competitiveness and productivity of the organization through the process of continuous improvement of the quality of products, services, processes, people and the environment. The production of plastic injection molding tools is characterized by single production and high product prices. Mistakes in the process of development, design and production of tools most often lead to high costs, non–fulfillment of agreed delivery dates and loss of image with the customer. Because of this, the manufacturer should establish an effective quality management system in its processes, and especially the quality control subsystem. In modern production, product quality control is indispensable and is imposed as a mandatory function of the organization. Controlling and testing of the product during the process of its creation and delivery to the customer is carried out according to pre–defined control points and characteristics for control. These elements are defined in the process of design and technological preparation and are an integral part of the appropriate control documentation. Adequate application of control documentation improves product quality, identifying sources of variation in individual processes and establishing controls for their monitoring. This has the effect of increasing customer satisfaction, reducing waste and improving the financial results of the business. The aim of this paper is to analyze the processes of making plastic injection molding tools and to define and implement the control documentation required for their production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lately, a greater emphasis has been placed on the quality of environment and sound management of resources, and above all on energy sources as the basis of the human life quality and of sustainable development. The sustainable development of an organization is monitored through the organization's performance, which is the result of its strategy that has incorporated all stakeholders' requirements beforehand. Although a great number of companies apply a strategic management concept and business success measurement methods, researches show that only every tenth company manages to implement the defined strategy. The main causes of unsuccessful strategy implementation can be found in the lack of adequate strategic control mechanisms. The paper presents the methodology developed with an aim to remove the main obstacles to successful implementation of the defined strategy and to the monitoring of an enterprise's effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fast and successful adjustment of a company to modern business environment that is characterized by globalization, high demands of customers and shortening of product life cycles has become the main factor of its survival, growth and development. As a response to new business conditions a new - strategic concept of business system management and numerous methods for support to its implementation have been developed. Strategic concept of management seeks from an organization, besides efficiency that is a goal of traditional concept, to be also effective by directing all their efforts towards realization of strategic goals. Nevertheless, in practice it has been proved that only limited number of companies manages to successfully implement their strategies. A wish is to present through this Paper the most common causes of these failures, and to give certain solutions through use of method of multi-criteria analysis with an aim to implement strategy more successfully. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Increasing energy needs and demands to reduce environmental impact have expanded interest in exploring sustainable alternative energy sources. The purpose of the article is to analyse the cost-effectiveness of starting the production of fastgrowing Paulownia tree, which is characterized by low concentration of ash, sulphur, and nitrogen, as well as high calorific value and absorption of CO2 from the air. Also, Paulownia is suitable for carving and insulation and it is an excellent raw material for ethanol production. Through the given strategic analysis, it is necessary to observe all-important external and internal factors that affect the success of the production of a quality product and its placement on the market. The paper also provides an assessment of the risks of identified threats arising from the environment and weaknesses related to the observed product. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]