This new edition reflects a harmonized approach to Statistical Process Control (SPC), developed by AIAG and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). It standardizes practices, report templates, and technical nomenclature, aligning with ISO and other relevant international standards to support industry-wide consistency, improve capability, and meet evolving expectations.

Covering virtually all typical SPC use cases, the updated edition incorporates the latest techniques and methodologies to support a common, best-in-class approach to process qualification and control in the automotive industry.

Key revisions include:

• Updated guidance aligned to the AIAG & VDA harmonized approach to SPC
• Practical methods to improve process capability and stability
• Clear direction for applying SPC across manufacturing environments
• Enhanced reference value for training, implementation, and ongoing use