Seven QC Tools and six Core Tools training at HS Hyosung Dong Nai

Training project objectives

• Equip technical personnel, QA/QC teams and production engineers with practical knowledge of the seven QC Tools and the six Core Tools used with IATF 16949.
• Help the team apply quality improvement tools to reduce failures, eliminate waste and improve production efficiency.
• Support readiness for OEM and Tier 1 customer audits in the automotive supply chain.

Seven QC Tools training — A foundation for sustained quality improvement

The seven QC Tools course at HS Hyosung Dong Nai was designed around practical exercises using the company’s actual production data.

The main topics included:

1. Check Sheet — Collect defect data and process information.
2. Pareto Chart — Identify the main contributors to defects.
3. Cause and Effect Diagram (Fishbone Diagram) — Analyse potential root causes.
4. Histogram — Display data distributions to understand variation.
5. Control Chart — Monitor process stability.
6. Scatter Diagram — Identify correlations between variables.
7. Stratification — Separate data to distinguish causes from different sources.

Benefits

• Help engineers analyse and solve problems using data.
• Improve decision-making through statistical methods.
• Provide a foundation for Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Six Core Tools training — Supporting IATF 16949 implementation

The six Core Tools training delivered by ITVC Global at HS Hyosung Dong Nai followed the guidance presented in the course from AIAG and VDA.

Training modules

1. APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) — Product quality planning.
2. Control Plan — Developing production process control plans.
3. PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) — Production part approval before series production.
4. AIAG – VDA FMEA — Failure mode and effects analysis using the updated approach presented in the course.
5. MSA (Measurement System Analysis) — Measurement system analysis to establish reliability.
6. SPC (Statistical Process Control) — Statistical process control.

Benefits

• Address IATF 16949 and global OEM requirements.
• Help the company control quality from design through production.
• Reduce product failures, downtime, rework costs and customer complaints.

Consulting and training team

• Consultant and trainer Pham Xuan Canh and ITVC Global’s consulting team.

ITVC Global’s training approach

• Interactive, practical learning: 80% of course time is devoted to exercises using HS Hyosung’s actual data.
• Experienced trainers: International qualifications in IATF 16949, AIAG–VDA, VDA 6.3 and PSCR.
• Direct application: Guidance on using the seven QC Tools and six Core Tools in production processes.
• Practical evaluation and feedback: Assess learning effectiveness and support implementation after the course.

Reported outcomes at HS Hyosung Dong Nai

• Engineers and quality personnel understood and could use the quality control tools.
• Defect rates improved significantly, particularly in pressing and coil winding operations.
• The company strengthened its readiness for Japanese and German OEM customer audits.
• Internal improvement capabilities increased, supporting a Total Quality Mindset.

ITVC Global — A trusted training partner for the automotive industry

ITVC Global provides training and consulting in IATF 16949, the six Core Tools, seven QC Tools, VDA 6.3 and PSCR in Vietnam, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Bac Ninh and Hai Phong.

Why businesses choose ITVC Global

• International specialists with practical experience at hundreds of factories.
• Training materials based on international standards that are clear and practical to use.
• Post-training support to help businesses implement their learning.
• Trusted by hundreds of FDI businesses and OEMs, including Thaco Industry, Draexlmaier, Merrimack River, Hyosung, LG and Yazaki.