QDX (VDA)
QDX is the abbreviation for Q uality D ata e X change and describes an IT standard that was developed by a working group of the Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). The aim of the standard, which is based on XML technology, is to be able to exchange quality data ( complaints , 8D reports , etc.) electronically (i.e. without media discontinuity ) between CAQ systems from different manufacturers.
QDX defines the following documents in detail:
- Project plan
- Status report including a list of open points
- List of critical product and process features
- Measuring equipment capability study
- Machine Capability Study
- Process capability study
- Management systems certificate and factory test certificate
- Temporary or temporary release
- Production process and product approval
- Complaints and complaints
- 8D report for processing complaints
- Shortened feedback on the recognition of complaints
- Feedback on complaints about field failures
- Guarantee and goodwill data
The current version 2.0 of the QDX standard was released on November 9, 2009.