TopQM-Systems supports companies in the effective implementation and application of AIAG CQI Standards. Our services include specialized CQI training, global audits, gap analyses, implementation consulting and the relevant AIAG publications.
TopQM-Systems is one of only a few official AIAG partners in Europe – and the only one in Germany.
This gives companies direct access to CQI expertise, practical support and the relevant AIAG publications from an officially recognized partner. Our experts help you systematically assess special processes, meet customer-specific requirements and sustainably improve process quality.
Our practice-oriented CQI training courses explain the requirements of the relevant AIAG CQI Standards and show participants how to plan, conduct and evaluate assessments. We offer open-enrollment, in-house and remote training for users, quality professionals, and internal and external auditors.
We support you in introducing, developing and effectively implementing the relevant CQI requirements. A structured gap analysis shows which requirements have already been met and where action is still required. Based on the results, we support you with action planning, documentation and preparation for customer or supplier audits.
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) develops CQI Standards and Guidelines for key quality and production processes in the automotive industry.
CQI Special Process Assessments help companies evaluate special processes consistently, identify risks at an early stage and systematically reduce process deviations. They focus on process control, defect prevention, continuous improvement and compliance with customer-specific requirements.
CQI requirements may be particularly relevant when they are required by OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, contracts or customer-specific requirements.
CQI Standards and Guidelines are particularly relevant for:
Even when a process is outsourced to an external supplier, CQI requirements may still be relevant for supplier selection, monitoring and development.
TopQM-Systems is one of only a few official AIAG partners in Europe and the only one in Germany. For more than 25 years, we have supported companies in implementing demanding automotive, quality and customer-specific requirements.
We combine in-depth AIAG and CQI expertise with practical experience gained through international audits, supplier development projects and manufacturing processes.
Together, we determine which CQI Standards, customer-specific requirements and processes are relevant for your company or your suppliers.
As part of a gap analysis or audit, we assess the current level of implementation and identify deviations and opportunities for improvement.
Our CQI training courses provide the knowledge required for the application, implementation and auditing of CQI requirements.
We support you in evaluating, prioritizing and implementing suitable actions.
Finally, we prepare your company for internal audits, customer audits or supplier audits.
New editions, announced revisions and current developments can affect training, assessments and existing processes.
TopQM-Systems keeps you informed about new CQI Standards, relevant changes and any resulting need for action.
The CQI-9 5th Edition will be one of the key topics at the AIAG Quality Summit on September 23, 2026. During the session “CQIs Update (Sub-Tier Supplier & Heat Treat)”, AIAG will present the latest developments relating to CQI-9 and CQI-19. The announced update to the CQI-9 Heat Treat System Assessment is particularly relevant for companies that perform heat treatment processes internally, outsource them to suppliers or assess them within the automotive supply chain.
TopQM-Systems has completed the agreed tasks on schedule and in excellent quality. We are satisfied with the performance in all aspects. We were especially impressed by the high level of flexibility.
3/5 Stars
TopQM-Systems hat uns bei der Einführung und Zertifizierungsvorbereitung nach HACCP unseres temperaturgeführten Lebensmittel-Lagers in Bad Wimpfen unterstützt und betreut. Die Zertifizierung nach HACCP haben wir erfolgreich bestanden. Wir bedanken uns für die produktive Zusammenarbeit und setzen auch in Zukunft auf die Unterstützung durch TopQM-Systems.
4/5 Stars
Eine sehr aufschlussreiche und lebendig präsentierte Schulung mit viel Bezug zur praktischen Anwendung.
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Die CQI 11-17 Auditorenausbildung war sehr hilfreich, um sich in den Standards zurechtzufinden und diese ohne großen Aufwand in die interne Auditplanung aufzunehmen.
3/5 Stars
Die Firma TopQM zeichnet sich durch kompetente Beratung auch in schwierigen Situationen aus. Desweiteren ist die Termingestaltung äußerst flexibel und der Umgangston sehr freundlich und niveauvoll.
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Practice-related ISO implementation at fair conditions, professionally executed.
4/5 Stars
Die für unsere Belange spezifisch ausgeführte Schulung hat mir als QMB, wie auch als Prozessverantwortlicher, gleichermaßen weitergeholfen. Es wurde in der Schulung optimal auf Praxisbeispiele eingegangen
4/5 Stars
Das FMEA Seminar war praxisnah und kundenorientiert, direkt umsetzbar und verständlich vermittelt. Das APQP-Projektmanagement Seminar ist zu empfehlen.
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CQI stands for “Continuous Quality Improvement.” Under this designation, AIAG publishes standards, assessments and guidelines for quality-related processes in the automotive industry.
CQI Standards are not automatically required by law or by a management system standard for every company. However, they may become mandatory through OEM or Tier 1 customer requirements, contractual agreements or other customer-specific requirements.
A CQI Special Process Assessment is a structured approach for evaluating special manufacturing processes. It systematically examines process management, technical requirements, process controls and practical implementation.
A CQI audit evaluates the implementation of the requirements against the relevant standard. A gap analysis is primarily used to identify existing gaps before an internal audit, customer audit or supplier audit and to determine suitable actions.
Yes. TopQM-Systems conducts CQI audits, supplier audits and gap analyses internationally. Support is available on site and, where suitable for the specific assignment, remotely.
Yes. CQI training is available as open-enrollment, in-house and remote training. The content and focus can be tailored to your company’s processes and requirements.
TopQM-Systems is an official AIAG distribution partner in Europe. Companies can obtain the relevant CQI Standards and other AIAG publications directly through TopQM-Systems.
Would you like to implement a CQI Standard, assess your current level of implementation or qualify your employees and auditors?
TopQM-Systems supports you with specialized CQI training, global audits, gap analyses, implementation consulting and the relevant AIAG publications.
