Driving Excellence: The Crucial Advantages of Product Validation in Automotive Manufacturing
Room for error in automotive production is inexcusable. The mistake of letting a flawed, subpar product stand the test of time can result in recalls and affect consumer trust and loyalty. In fact, even minor issues in the product design and development processes can spell disaster down the line, leading to millions of dollars in lost revenue and a significant drop in market share. That’s why it’s more important than ever to drive processes that ensure all products meet exacting standards before their delivery to the customer. And one facet that serves to alleviate some of the headaches that come with ensuring product quality is the product validation and verification process . What is Product Validation Management (PVM)? PVM’s description can take a myriad of forms; however, the underlying principle of maintaining constant vigilance over product quality remains the same. When speaking strictly for the automotive sector, the testing scenarios are endless and span the ...