To comply with Ford’s new IATF-16949 specific requirements, there are several specific items suppliers will need to adopt:

• All suppliers will need to have FMEA Software. Excel will not suffice.
• The ability to create and maintain “Foundation” DFMEA and PFMEAs
• The ability to create and present a clear linkage between “foundation FMEAs”, part FMEAs, controls plans and work instructions.
• The ability to build Reverse FMEAs
• The ability to show document “problem solving” in Foundation FMEA and Part FMEAs

PLATO offers an easy-to-use and affordable software application that can help you meet Ford’s new CSR, along with AIAG & VDA and AIAG 4th Edition. We can help your team get started quickly by following the process below:

1. PLATO e1ns for IATF-16949 can be implemented quickly and is designed to scale with a wide range of suppliers (including very small operations).
2. We can provide the expertise to ensure the system you select will future-proof you against other OEM-drive CSRs
3. We can also help your team manage implementation and training in a timely manner.