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English version of VDA dictionary
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InfrastructureSystem of facilities, equipment and services needed for the operation of an organisation. |
Integration processThe term integration process covers a process beyond systems communication of which is based on XML messages. |
InterfaceReference to a VDA publication (if the definition is specific to a particular publication, different from it, or complementary to an applicable standard): Standardised complaint process. |
Intermediate product (semi-product)Result of work which is further processed in an established process. |
Ishikawa diagramOr a fishbone diagram or cause-and-effect diagram. |
ISO/IEC IS 15504ISO standard defining principles for determining the maturity through assessment. It contains, for example, the process assessment model. The ISO/IEC IS 15504 standard is generally referred to as “SPICE”. |
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KanbanA method used to reduce stock reserves in production through management reflecting on demand and based on the “pull” principle, e.g. using cards. |
Kick OffAssessment process step during which the assessor and assessed organisation jointly discuss the assessment process. |
Kick-off meetingWorking meeting of entire project team at the beginning of a project. The aim is to jointly understand project objectives, client's expectations, processes and methods applied and responsibilities of individual team members. It also covers a project plan discussions and provision of relevant information (e.g. other related projects with points of contact, partial projects). Participation of representatives from individual attending departments. |
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Lead assessorLeader of an assessment team that is responsible for a proper and standard-compliant assessment and accuracy of results. A minimum qualification is defined (“Competent Assessor”). |