Supplier: BIQS Audit Level:

Safety Concerns:
Location: *BIQS 30 is not used to calculate BIQS Score

Auditor Name:
DUNS:
Audit Date:
BIQS Score:
Total Elements: 0 Number of Green: 0 Number of Yellow: 0 Number of Red: 0
PROBLEM SOLVING CLOSURE EFFECTIVENESS: ( Review board or log file and select 3 closed issues as per below details )

ERROR PROOFING VERIFICATION

STANDARDIZED WORK UPDATED

FAST RESPONSE PROCESS USED

GENERAL AREA TAGGING / NC

REQUEST / PROCESS CHANGE

EFFECTIVENESS MONITORED
ADDED TO LAYERED AUDIT

READ ACROSS TO SIMILAR

PROBLEM SOLVING FORM

CONTROL PLAN UPDATED

QUALITY ALERT POSTED

ADDED TO CARE / GP12

ENGINEERING CHANGE
TRAINING COMPLETED
DEPT CONTAINMENT

CORRECTIVE ACTION

MATL SEGREGATION

ISSUE DESCRIPTION
LINES / PROCESSES
WORKSHEET USED

ERROR PROOFED

PTR CONDUCTED
QUALITY ISSUE #

FMEA UPDATED

RECURRENCE
CHANCES OF
COMPLETE

COMPLETE

REQUEST
* Instructions - Get 3 Closed Problem Solving Issues from the Supplier (different plant/product) and review each with the above check list to measure the effectiveness of the problem solving.
* Supplier: Be prepared to show documentation/evidence that supports completion of the key components of effective problem solving identified in the chart above.

X= Noncompliant O= Compliant N/A= Not Applicable

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BIQS Requirement BIQS Calibrator Guidelines (Look For) Score Comments
Item #
* How to Score -
Green: A mature, well-defined, quality system or process is in place, being followed/utilized as directed, and the system or process does not place GM at
unnecessary risk.
Yellow: Quality system or process is in place, but is not followed/utilized as intended.
Red: Quality system or process is not evident, or the current system or process in place puts GM at significant risk.
BIQS 30 is not used to calculated BIQS Level score.

Nonconforming Material / Material Identification

Nonconforming Material / Material Identification

Team members have standardized work and understand what to Sample audit to verify that team members understand what to do with
do with non conforming / suspect material. nonconforming / suspect material.

Conforming material is handled, stored and identified appropriately. Confirm that conforming material is handled, stored and identified appropriately.

Non conforming / suspect material is clearly identified and/or Confirm that nonconforming / suspect material is clearly identified and/or
segregated for review/disposition (i.e. appropriate color coding for segregated. Red, Yellow, Green stoplight approach is adhered to for foot printing,
foot printing red, yellow, green). containerization, table marking and tagging.

A containment method is in place to ensure that an effective
breakpoint has been established. Containment activities and
results are documented.
BIQS -1
Traceability is applied according to the traceability methods of the
finished product , and reworked parts when needed .
Audit that all parts removed from the process are identified, accounted for (FTQ),
and reconciled to eliminate mishandling of material.
Verify use of Department Containment Worksheets, with potential parts locations 0
by operation identified to ensure no parts are missed during a containment and all
parts are reconciled. The containment worksheets must cover from the incoming
material, process and shipment.

Scrap or Suspect parts/containers clearly segregated from other parts.

Auto Reject stations with Locked reject bins, with controls on how bins are emptied
to ensure all parts are reconciled.
Parts should be physically tagged or painted unless ensured by different process
such as e-system for identification purposes and to drive a physical act during
handling, which will reduce the chances of mis-handling parts.

Layered Audit
Layered Audit Layered Audit is an effective tool to confirm the processes are operating at
standard, and enhance continuous improvement.
Layered audits are in place to assess compliance to standardized Leadership utilizes an audit process by going and seeing on the shop floor to
processes, identify opportunities for continuous improvement , and check process compliance, employee behavior and knowledge. Leadership uses
provides coaching opportunities. Layered Audit as an opportunity for coaching. Recognition is used to reinforce the
right behaviors.
Layered audit process is owned by Management. Audit plan shall
include multiple levels of Management. Ask Leadership how Layered Audit works in the organization, who is involved in
the layered audit process, what is the frequency of layered audits.
Audits are tracked and their results recorded. Is the layered audit sheet content relevant for the user (have each principle
calibrator review respective part of the audit sheet)? Layered audit questions are
BIQS -2
Follow up to address non compliance is in place. reviewed from time to time to focus on the plant weaknesses. 0
Check that all findings are recorded on the audit sheet and those not solved within
the shift are transferred to countermeasure sheets. Interview auditors how they
perform audit and compare results with shop floor major findings .

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PFMEAs
All operations have been analyzed for risk using a PFMEA.
PFMEA workshops must be done by cross functional teams,
including manufacturing team member input. Risk Priority Number
(RPN) values must be consistently applied using Severity,
BIQS -3 Occurrence and Detection ranking tables.
Failure modes are comprehended in the PFMEA (i.e. wrong parts, failure modes where applicable. Severity is studied based on all risks such as plant
mixed parts, containment control, etc.).PFMEA has correct
structure .
Managing Risk
Look for PFMEAs to be available for all operations within the plant. Confirm
PFMEA workshops are done by cross functional teams, including mfg. team
member input. Confirm RPN values are consistently applied using Severity,
Occurrence and Detection ranking tables.
Confirm That PFMEA include all operations and make sure that labeling, handling,
etc. are included. 0
Check that PFMEA structure includes product requirements, multiple causes for
risk, customer risk, and end user risk .

PFMEAs - Risk Reduction & Annual Review Look for evidence of monthly cross functional risk reduction reviews focused on
preventing defects from leaving the work station.
Monthly RPN risk reduction reviews by product focused on Confirm action plans for top issues include: 1) Recommended actions, 2)
preventing defects from leaving the work station are held to drive Responsibility, 3) Timing.
continuous improvement. Action plans for top issues must Check if there is a process of prioritizing high risk items such as Risk limiting
include: 1. Recommended actions, 2. Responsibility, 3. Timing. method or equivalent.
BIQS -4 Plant Management shall be included in top risk reporting and approval of 0
Reverse PFMEA process is in place to identify new potential failure countermeasures.
mode in the shop floor Verify if Reverse PFMEA (On-station reviews) findings are driven back into the
Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, and Work Instructions as applicable.

Bypass / Deviation Management Look for the plant list of manufacturing processes and error proofing devices which
can be bypassed or placed in deviation. Confirm that Risk Priority Number (RPN)
The plant shall identify manufacturing processes and error proofing for all approved bypass / deviation processes are evaluated and that Standardized
devices which can be bypassed or placed in deviation. Risk Work is available for each bypass/deviation process. Supplier locations shall have
Priority Number (RPN) for all approved Bypass / deviation a written and approved bypass/deviation procedure that includes customer
BIQS -5 processes are evaluated and risks are reviewed. Standard work notification. Check how bypass is reviewed regularly and check if the has a goal to 0
instructions are available for each Bypass / deviation process. reduce or eliminate bypass .
Implemented Bypass is reviewed regularly and goal is reduce or
eliminate bypass .

Error proofing /Detection Verification
All Error Proofing Devices are checked for function (failure or
simulated failure) at the beginning of the shift. Otherwise according
to the process control plan. Error Proofing Masters/Challenge
parts (when used) are clearly identified. Records of verification are
available. Reaction plan is standardized and understood in case of
error proofing devices malfunction
BIQS -6
When applicable the rabbits part are calibrated.
Error Proofing
Confirm that a list of error proofing devices is available. Confirm that the method of
the error proofing verification is defined and documented in the standardized work.
Verify that all error proofing devices are checked for function (failure or simulated
failure) at the beginning of the shift. Otherwise according to the process control
plan.
Look to see that error proofing masters (when used) are clearly identified. Confirm
records of verification are available. 0
Verify that a reaction plan is available and make sure it include containment in the
event of error proofing device failure and is understood by the team member.

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Gage Calibration / Measurement System Analysis
Gage capability (e.g. gage R&R, bias, linearity, stability, etc.) of
monitoring and measuring equipment is determined and the
equipment is certified/calibrated at a scheduled frequency.
BIQS -7
Fast Response Process
Minimum criteria for initiating Fast Response is met. Plant
Manager ensures the applicability and the timely completion of the problems on Pg. 1 of this document).
items being tracked. Plant Staff level personnel actively participate
in daily meeting. Required documents are reviewed (Fast
Response Tracking Sheet, Problem Solving Document, PFMEA,
Process control plan, standardized work, Layered audits etc.).
BIQS -8 Exit criteria with appropriate timing are defined for closing issues. confirm that natural owner is assigned for FR issues .
There is read across of corrective actions to like operations.
Team Problem Solving Process
A well developed, standardized problem solving process exists at
all levels of the organization.
Formal problem solving activities are initiated according to a
specified criteria.
Issues are identified, root causes analyzed and robust actions
completed in a timely manner.
BIQS -9 Problem solving is driven at the Team level and all Teams are
involved. Leaders are actively involved coaching and guiding the
process.
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Gage Control
Evidence MSA such as Gage R&R and certifications are completed on time per
local procedure. Check that results are studied and action taken if results is not
satisfactory.
MSA should cover all characteristic that the gage control/measure.
Check that no gages are past due for calibration.
Check that system in place to monitor and follow up all gauges to ensure control of
all devices calibration. 0
Write down 3 gage numbers at random and verify they are in the gage control
system and on some calibration schedule.
Fast Response
Verify that the Fast Response process is used for all significant quality issues
(customer/Visual Inspection station/GP12). Review the board or the log file and
select 3 closed problem to check how they are closed (Evaluate fast response
Confirm that the Plant Management ensures the applicability and the timely
completion of the items being tracked.
Confirm that the plant staff level personnel actively participate in daily meeting and
0
Verify that the required documents are reviewed and updated (e.g. Fast Response
tracking sheet, problem solving document, PFMEA, Process control plan,
standardized work, layered audits, lessons learned, etc.)
Confirm that there is read across of corrective actions to like operations.
To provide common methods for solving problems that are understood and used by
all.
A standardized problem solving process exists. A range of problem solving
activities are conducted for different problem types and complexities, including
single (special) cause, common (repetitive) cause, as well as more complex
multiple-cause problems.
Ask to talk through some problems with Team Leaders and Supervisors.
Ask how many formal problem solving activities the team has worked on in recent
months?
Look for all teams should be involved in problem solving activities.
0
Look for a standardized process that includes: issue description and definition,
containment, probable cause analysis, root cause analysis (5 Whys),
countermeasures, implementation plan, verification, approval to close, and
escalation or read across if needed.
Look for Leadership involvement (reviews, coaching, escalation, support, read
across, etc.)
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High risk items from Critical (Delta) operations have a Quality
Focused check performed each shift.
BIQS -10 High risk quality focused items from customer feedback and
problem solving are included in the Quality Focused audit, or other
suitable checklist, and checked each shift.
Look for high risk quality focused items from Fast Response, customer feedback
and problem solving to be included in the quality focused section of the layered
audit, or other suitable checklist and checked each shift.
Look for high risk quality focused items from Delta C operations included in the
quality focused section of the layered audit and checked each shift. 0

Standardized Work
All work is documented using a standard format and meets all
safety, quality and element time requirements. Work Place
organization is implemented such as 5S . Standardized Work has
to be detailed enough to ensure that operation is performed on
standardized way on each cycle.
BIQS -11
Standardized Work
To establish a Standard to facilitate training and understanding of documentation
across the entire plant/organization.
Use the plant approved documents to capture Standardized Work.
Standardize Work Documents should include what, how & why for tasks
performed.
Check that standardized work is available at the workstations and followed.
Check that workplace organization such as 5S rules are identified, followed and
0
reviewed. Ask team member how 5S is implemented and check how it is reviewed
(through LPA , 5S audit, etc.). Compare instructions to work performed by
operators. Observe 3 full cycles of the job in station & verify that the Major Steps &
Key Points are followed and understood.

Managing Change
Process Change Control Confirm that all plant changes are processed through the plant cross functional
process change approval system.
Plant processes are validated relative to changes in Design, Man,
Machine, Material, Method and Environment. The plant follows a Confirm if PTR is necessary.
documented change control process for customers and internal Confirm that the plant has regular meetings, including all departments, to discuss
changes. The PFMEA is updated to reflect any change, as upcoming changes and coordinate PTR's for customers or internal changes.
BIQS -12
required. The plant has regular meetings, including all 0
departments, to discuss upcoming changes (product engineering
changes, plant process changes, supplier process changes) and
coordinate PTR

Inspection Gates ( Verification station /Final Confirm that inspection gates (Verification Station / Final Inspection /CARE / GP12)
Inspection/CARE/GP12) is implemented per the local requirement.

Final Inspection / GP12 must be conducted on all finished product Look for point, touch, listen and count inspection methods incorporated into quality
prior to shipping. It Could be 100% inspection , sampling or audit checks. Look for increased quality checks for launch, shut down or based on
based on risk. All items checked in the Verification Station (Final customer feedback (eg. Fast Response).
Inspection /CARE / GP12) must be included in a check at an
BIQS -13 upstream station. Quality checks are included in standardized 0
work. Point, touch, listen and count inspection methods are
incorporated. Successive Production/Quality checks are increased
in case of high risks such as model launch, pass through
components and characteristics pass through, major changes, shut
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 Change Control - Production Trial Run (PTR) Look for a reasonable sample size to be used for Production Trial Run, based on
risk.
A reasonable sample size is used for Production Trial Run, based Ensure changes are clearly communicated.
on risk. Changes are clearly communicated and understood at all Verify that parts are contained, stored and clearly identified prior to and after the
levels (e.g. team level). PTR build.

Parts are contained, stored and clearly identified prior to and after Confirm that for changes that require a customer PTR, all customer locations are
BIQS -14 the PTR build and PPAP approval. notified. Look to see that production breakpoints are recorded. 0

Call for Help

Andon System Implementation
A well functioning Andon system is implemented in all production
areas to support the Team Member when abnormal conditions
occur and communicate relevant information.
BIQS -15
All operational areas of the organization are using the Andon
process as intended and this shows tangible results on the shop
floor.
The Andon system enables the Team Member to call for help and supports the
concept of "Do Not Accept, Build or Ship a Defect". Andon calls can be radio,
pager, stack lights, Andon boards, etc.
Check that the requirements of an effective Andon system are present in all
production areas. 0
Take a few operator stations in different areas as an example. Ask Team Members
and Team Leaders how the Andon is working and validate the effectiveness.

Alarm and Escalation Verify that nonconforming material has sufficient alarm limits with escalation.

Nonconforming product has sufficient alarms limits with escalation. Confirm that alarms are responded to and the response is documented and
Alarms are responded to according to the alarm and escalation followed. Reaction plan is followed if alarm reached. Check that last gate before
BIQS -16 process (reaction plan). delivery to customer has alarm limit of 1. In some cases alarm limit in final gate 0
could be bigger based on requirements.

Visual Management
Visual / tactile / audible Controls Look for a documented process which is common and valid for the plant.
Document must be controlled by the Quality Management System. A local
procedures describes the process.
Visual Standards are common within the facility (e.g. multiple lines)
as well as between facilities building the same platform/product Look for engineering changes (Product Engineering) and if they are reflected in the
BIQS -17 line globally. Visual Standards. 0
Confirm Visual Standards are updated as a result for the Fast Response process
where required.

Visual / tactile / audible Standards - Communicated and Team members shall know the content of Visual standards. Interview a minimum 3
Understood operators. All shall fulfill the requirements.

Visual Standards are clearly communicated to the team member at Visual Standards shall be referenced in standardized work documentation.
the workstation and incorporated or referenced in standardized
work. Team members are knowledgeable of the Visual Standards. Confirm that Visual Standards clearly differentiate good from bad and are clearly
BIQS -18 identified as a Product Quality Standard aid. 0
Visual Standards to help differentiate "Good from Bad" must satisfy
customer requirements.

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Development of Process Controls ( PFMEA - PCP - SW)
PFMEAs, Process Control Plans, and standardized work
documentation are comprehensive, sufficient, and flow one from
the other.
BIQS -19
Critical operations are identified with a Delta at the operation and
in the standardized work.
Process Control
Sample PFMEA, Process Control Plan and standardized work documents to
ensure process controls flow one from the other.
Review critical operations to ensure they are identified with a delta at the operation
and in the standardized work.
0

Process Control Plan Implemented Sample process control plans and ensure checks are performed at the correct
frequency and sample size. Confirm that checks are documented using the proper
Process Control Plan checks are performed at the correct control method (i.e. control charts, check sheets). Check that reaction plans from
frequency and sample size. Checks are documented using the the process control plan are present, followed and effective. Check how sample
proper control method (i.e. control charts, check sheets). Reaction size is determined and how it is linked with occurrence number. Check that sample
plan(s) from the Process Control Plan are present, followed and size is reviewed in regular basis. Check that testing sample size is according to
BIQS -20 effective. Sample size is determined based on risk and based on customer requirement/testing standard as minimum. Check that process specific 0
occurrence of the cause .Sample size is reviewed on regular requirement is met, audit records are kept, and action plans in case of gaps are
basis . Process specific requirement are met and audit records followed.
kept , action plan created to close gaps

Process Capability Review
Capability reviews of process equipment with high risk/impact (e.g.
minimum Key Characteristic Designation System) are held to
identify process capability and required corrective actions. A
BIQS -21 reaction plan for non-capable process is present. Corrective action
is documented. Process stability is monitored and used for process
capability reviews.
Look for capability studies on KPC's and PQC's and confirm that action plans are
documented to address characteristics with low capability.
Annual capability studies are required on all critical equipment at a minimum, verify
this is taking place
Check that capability study is done after process stability. Check that safety and 0
critical features are included in the capability study.

Rework/Repair Control
Rework / Repair Confirmation / Tear Down Confirm that repaired, reworked or reprocessed material is processed at a
minimum through an independent repair confirmation (2nd person or machine). Is
Repairs (both on and off line) are compliant with approved the repair process PPAP approved by the customer.
standardized work.
For the tear down process, a standardized work must be developed to guarantee,
Repaired, reworked or reprocessed material is processed at a that the components still with good quality and defined each one can be reused or
minimum through an independent repair confirmation (2nd person must be scraped.
BIQS -22 or machine after repair). 0
Failure modes of rework are considered in PFMEA, identified in Process Flow with
Reintroduction of reworked part includes all downstream checks in its reintroduction at or prior of removal point.
order to ensure that all control plan inspections & tests are
performed.

Feedback / Feed forward
There is fast feedback /feed forward flow between Verification
Station (Final Inspection /CARE / GP12) and the manufacturing
team leader and between production teams.
BIQS -23
Quality Alerts are posted at the operation for issues detected
downstream , Quality alert might be used as temporary WI until WI
is modified after problem solving closed.
Communication
Look for fast feedback / feed forward flow between the Verification Station (Final
Inspection /CARE / GP12) and the manufacturing team leader and between
production teams and shifts.
Confirm that quality alerts are posted at the operation for issues detected
downstream (e.g. Fast Response, Verification Station (Final Inspection /CARE / 0
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 Building Teams
Training The effectiveness of training and the planning process are key in the development
of people to successfully complete their roles and responsibilities.
Training plan and timetable exists for each employee aligned to the
business plan based upon job requirements and evaluations. The training plan and time table are completed annually based on plant needs and
Training process is standardized and effective. Flexibility chart is supported by the Leadership.
updated for all operation.
Review the Training Plan and verify that the content is sufficient for plant needs.

Verify that training is being completed to plan. Is it on schedule?

BIQS -24 0
Check that there is standardized process for training such as 4 step (Harvey Ball).
Interview some team members about how they are trained.

Check that the Flexibility Chart is updated for all operations.

Contamination Control
Contamination Requirements Supplier indicates sources of possible contamination within their manufacturing
facility that can cause product contamination. Sources can be fluid sediment, raw
Product is protected from contamination. material contamination, excessive regrind, excessive oil, dirt, grease, dirty
containers, or rust.

Confirm the plant follows it's contamination control requirements.

BIQS -25 0
When customer requires sediment control, verify that the supplier adheres to stated
frequencies, maintains trend charting and corrective actions for out-of-control and
out-of-spec points.

Maintenance
Maintenance To maintain equipment and tools to the required standard, achieve business
results, and to ensure availability for production.
A planning process that achieves reliability excellence, with
Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Maintenance working - List of critical spare parts.
together. Comprehensive tasks are developed and delivered that - Stock of spare parts: reception / organization / consumption.
support Total Productive Maintenance. - Conditions of storage.
- Computer aided system.
The spare parts and their storage are managed. - Inventory (take an example of a critical part and verify the robustness of the
The critical parts are identified. inventory).
BIQS -26 - MTTR & MTBF 0
The maintenance planning must cover machines and tooling, for
preventive maintenance and where applicable the predictive Look for evidence that PM schedule generates work orders and that these are
maintenance should be developed. closed as scheduled must cover machine, toolings and gages.
Look for use of predictive and preventive maintenance, check some examples.
Look for PM frequencies appropriate to needs.

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FIFO/ Material Handling Process
A plant FIFO/ Material Handling process is documented and
practiced in all operations. Visual aids assist in process flow.
WIP containers, racks and bins protect parts from damage.
Material Flow Management
FIFO attains a sequential flow of material to ensure the quality of the part is not
compromised.
Visual management includes process diagrams, FIFO tools, rotation schedules,
etc.
Preferred storage method is flow through storage or roller racks to promote FIFO.
Dead end storage should be minimized, any use should be justified.

Ask for documented FIFO process for entire plant. Team Members and Team
Leaders should be able to explain the process. Process should cover material
against the wall, material in flow-thru lanes, material on racks, point-of-use indirect
BIQS -27 material areas, part buffers, sub-assembly areas, and overflow areas. 0
Check the FIFO/ Material Handling in each department/area

Containers, racks and/or bins used for WIP storage and movement protect the
parts from damage and easily identify the parts as WIP.
WIP is not kept or stored in GM returnable dunnage.

Shipping Approved Packaging Production intent containers are being used for any build events.
A process is in place to ensure that violations of the requirement are identified and
Material is shipped in the designated production container with corrected.
BIQS -28 proper labeling for regular production and all saleable build events. 0

Tiered Supplier Management

Supply Management Is there a process at all Tiered suppliers for tracking internal and external issues?
Do they mandate a Fast Response process be used?
Tier supplier targets are defined and their performance are tracked. Do they review how effective their problem solving process is at each Tiered
Annual Audits are performed, issues found are tracked until closed. supplier?
Quality Data is used in the sourcing decision process. Check that supplier has periodic system audits of their suppliers to improve key tier
2 performance such as first 13 elements of BIQS or equivalent, with clear plan and
BIQS -29 follow up to close the gap . 0

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Safety
The Organization is focused on safety. Work place is safe. Safety
rules are addressed in work instructions, including PPE. Systems
are in place to reduce safety risks and communicate/address
safety concerns. Safety issues/concerns are tracked, reviewed,
and addressed.
*BIQS 30 is not used to calculate BIQS level scoring.
BIQS-30
Safety
*Select all safety concerns (below) that are observed during audit. These
concerns can be selected (all that apply) when uploading the audit into
SCMS.
No Safety Process In Place?
Safety issues/concerns are not communicated?
Corrective actions are not taken to address safety concerns?
Safety learnings and actions are not read across within site and corporation?
Lock out/ Tag out is not followed?
Machinery Safety guards are off and machine is running?
Slip/Trip hazards (Oil/coolant in the floor)?
Air quality is poor (Mist/fog/odor)?
Vehicle traffic concerns?
Parking lot safety concerns (ice, trip hazards)?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is not available or not used?
Fire hazards (weld flash/spark/molten metal)?
Overhead hazard concerns?
Crush hazard concerns?
Pinch point hazards concerns?
No issues found?

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 * How to Score -
Green: A mature, well-defined, quality system or process is
in place, being followed/utilized as directed, and the
system or process does not place GM at unnecessary risk.
Yellow: Quality system or process is in place, but is not
followed/utilized as intended.
Red: Quality system or process is not evident, or the
current system or process in place puts GM at significant
risk. AUDI
Safety is not used to calculated BIQS Level score. Supplier: DUNs #:
T Date
# Statement SCO Target Comp
RE Countermeasures Date leted PRIORITY
Nonconforming Material /
BIQS -1
Material Identification
BIQS-2Layered Audit
BIQS-3PFMEAs
PFMEAs - Risk Reduction &
BIQS-4
Annual Review
Bypass / Deviation
BIQS-5
Management
Error proofing/ Detection
BIQS-6
Verification
Gage Calibration /
BIQS-7Measurement System
Analysis
BIQS-8Fast Response Process
Team Problem Solving
BIQS-9
Process
BIQS-10
Quality Focused Checks
BIQS-11
Standardized Work
BIQS-12
Process Change Control
Inspection Gates (Verification
BIQS-13
station /Final Inspection/
CARE/ GP12)
Change Control - Production
BIQS-14
Trial Run (PTR)
Andon System
BIQS-15
Implementation
BIQS-16
Alarm and Escalation
BIQS-17
Visual Controls
Visual Standards -
BIQS-18
Communicated and
Understood
Development Of Process
BIQS-19
Controls (PFMEA - PCP - SW)
Process Control Plan
BIQS-20
Implemented
BIQS-21
Process Capability Review
BIQS-22
Rework / Repair Confirmation
BIQS-23
Feedback / Feedforward
BIQS-24
Training

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BIQS-25
Contamination Requirements
BIQS-26
Maintenance
FIFO / Material Handling
BIQS-27
Process
Shipping Approved
BIQS-28
Packaging
BIQS-29
Supply Chain Management

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 Revision History
Version # Description Date Name
BIQS 1 Added "Traceability is applied according to the
2 traceability methods of the finished product" to the 5/6/2015 Global BIQS Team
requirement. Remove 5S from look for
BIQS 2 Added "Reverse PFMEA process is in place to
identify new potential failure mode in the shop floor" to
2 the requirement and added "Verify if Reverse PFMEA 5/6/2015 Global BIQS Team
(On-station reviews) findings are driven back into the
Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, and Work
Instructions as applicable" to the guidelines
2 BIQS 13 added the words "Verification Station" and "CAR 5/6/2015 Global BIQS Team
2 BIQS 23 Added the words "Verification Station" and "CAR 5/6/2015 Global BIQS Team
2 BIQS 25 Removed the word " Handling" 5/6/2015 Global BIQS Team
2 BIQS 27 Added the work " Material Handling" 5/6/2015 Global BIQS Team
2 Edit titles from the Summary Sheet for BIQS 13, 25 & 27 5/6/2015 Global BIQS Team
2 Updated new Scoring system (Red, Yellow, Green) 9/14/2015 Global BIQS Team
2 Added Auditor name to tab 1 9/14/2015 Aaron Dodak
Updated wording for BIQS #25, spelling corrections,
3 11/11/2015 JoAnn Bastick
communized formatting.
3 Updated
Updated wording for formatting
conditional BIQS #5 so that input on Summary 11/11/2015 Dave Marshall
3 Tab automatically populates Tab 2, and score auto 11/11/2015 Dave Marshall
calculates.
3 Updated
Removednew Scoring about
statements System (R,Y,
"WIP G) to the Summary
containers" and Sh 11/11/2015 Fanny Cardenas
"Containers, racks and/or bins" from BIQS 28 and put
4 12/16/2015 JoAnn Bastick
them into BIQS 29.
4 Fixed conditional formatting to remove error displays 12/16/2015 Dave Marshall
4 Added additional instructions to Supplier on Tab 1 12/16/2015 Dave Marshall
5 Add traceability for reworked parts ( BIQS1) 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team
5 Add interview auditor to look for item (BIQS2) 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team
Modify wording of PFMEA to include and add PFMEA
5 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team
structure (BIQS
Add process 3)
of prioritizing high risk item to look for
5 (BIQS 4) - Remove best practice 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team

5 Modify Bypass review to be more flexible and use any 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team
way of review (BIQS 5)
Add word detection to statement name , add reaction
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plan (BIQS 6)
Add to look for the following . Word MSA - Study result
and take action in case of issue - check that MSA study
5 cover all gauge characteristic - Check that system in 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team
place to monitor gauges status (BIQS 7)
Modify statement name to Fast Response process - Add
to look for items the following (Review board/log and
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select 3 issues - Confirm natural owner is assigned to
issue (BIQS 8)
Add Work Place organization - add Standardized work
5 details (BIQS 11) 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team

Move Plant has regular meeting point from BIQS 14 to

5 BIQS 12 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team

Change Statement name to be more generic and cover

5 all inspection locations (BIQS 13) 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team

Add to look for item reaction plan and alarm limit

5 recommendation to final gate (BIQS 16) 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team
 Add Process specific audit in requirements and look for
5 (BIQS 20) 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team

Add Sample size requirements (BIQS 21) - Change

5 Word prior to be after (BIQS 22) 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team

Add item quality alert may work as temporary work

5 instructions (BIQS 23) 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team

Add training process standardization - add flexibility

5 chart (BIQS 24) 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team

Modify Annual audit to be more flexible (BIQS 29)

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BIQS Page 1 (Reorder exit criteria - add Audit type &

5 Performance level) 1/1/2017 Global BIQS Team

Added BIQS 30. Added formulas to calculate audit score

and safety concerns on Audit pg 1.Added version # and
6 updated revision dates. 2/2/2017 Global BIQS Team

Added header to BIQS Audit Pg 1 tab. Adjusted page

breaks onto BIQS Audit Pg 2, condensing to 9 printable
7 pages. Added footers to each tab. 3/1/2017 Stephanie Sobocan

7 Modified BIQS-30 to include new changes 4/5/2017 Stephanie Sobocan