VDA Band 7:2011-01

Volume 7 is a standard for an exchange format for quality data, which can be applied on a cross-organisational basis. Using a kind of plug-and-play interface between the IT systems of customers and suppliers, this standard supports the integration of processes and thereby permits transparency and shorter development times.

In summary, the exchange of quality data with IT support offers the following benefits:



- Time-savings by the direct transmission of quality data into the partner system

- Accelerated flow of information with less paperwork

- Reduced duplication of work as a result of better availability of information

- Automatic acceptance of data for further processing



Further, optional opportunities for expansion include:

- Acceptance of master data (e.g., addresses) from upstream systems

- Acceptance of quality data from upstream systems

- Transmission of quality data to downstream systems

- Compliance with product liability requirements by the long-term archiving of quality data

- Integration of the transmission of drawings or illustrations

- Standardised document preparation

- Use of a standard interface for automated test data Transmission