IATF 16949 audits are a critical checkpoint for every automotive n
They are structured, rigorous, and highly focused on risk – yet many companies still face the same nonconformities again and again.

In this episode of Specifically About Quality, Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. invited a Subject Matter Expert, Paul Hardiman. Together, they break down the most common nonconformities found in IATF 16949 audits and, more importantly, what they reveal about system weaknesses.

From the customer’s perspective, repeated nonconformities are a warning signal. They show that issues are not isolated, but systemic. When the same findings return, it means the organisation is correcting symptoms instead of addressing root causes.

This episode is not about memorising audit requirements.
It’s about understanding why nonconformities happen – and how to prevent them from returning.

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The cost of poor quality is rarely fully visible.
Scrap, rework, complaints – these are measured. But many of the most significant losses remain hidden in inefficiencies, delays, and lost opportunities.

In this episode of Specifically About Quality, Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott uncover what cost of poor quality really means in practice and why it is often underestimated in automotive organisations.

From the customer’s perspective, poor quality translates directly into risk. Delays, inconsistent performance, and recurring issues reduce confidence and can quickly impact long-term business relationships.

This episode is not about tracking more metrics.
It’s about understanding the true cost of poor quality and using that insight to drive meaningful improvement.

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VDA 6.3 is one of the most recognised processesaudits in automotive.It is structured, detailed, and widely required – yet many s

In this episode of Specifically About Quality,Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. and Christopher Scott explain what makes VDA 6.3truly challenging, and how s

From the customer’s perspective, weak process auditing means hidden risks remain undetected. A process may look compliant on the surface, but without deep understanding and critical questioning, systemicweaknesses can still reach the customer.

They share practical examples from automotiveaudits where sol. You’ll also hear how experienced auditors use VDA 6.3 to identifyweak points early and drive meaningful improvement.

This episode is not about passing an audit.
It’s about understanding yourprocess deeply enough to prove it is capable, controlled, and reliable.

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