What does Corrective Action Request (CAR) mean in manufacturing?

A Corrective Action Request (CAR) is a formal document used to initiate corrective actions in response to identified non-conformities in products or processes, aiming to resolve issues effectively. Documentation sent to suppliers when quality issues are identified with their products during quality assurance checks. CARs detail the problems encountered, enabling suppliers to investigate root causes and implement necessary corrective actions to rectify the issues, thus maintaining product quality and supplier accountability.

Why Corrective Action Request (CAR) is important to your business

Corrective Action Request (CAR) as it applies to manufacturing inspections