What does IWA mean in MANUFACTURING

An Interdivisional Work Authorization (IWA) is an agreement between two distinct business units or divisions of a single organization to collaborate on a specific project, task, or set of objectives. The IWA outlines the responsibilities for each division in achieving the desired end result and is intended to help ensure that all parties involved are working together effectively.

Using an IWA can help create better coordination between different departments and facilitate cooperation among them. By clarifying objectives and roles ahead of time, it can also help improve efficiency and reduce potential conflicts that might arise from multiple stakeholders being involved in a single project. Additionally, it can help ensure that all relevant stakeholders are informed about progress and held accountable for their respective responsibilities.

Generally speaking, the manager or department head of each division involved in the project will be responsible for creating the IWA document. Depending on the size and complexity of the project, there may also be representatives from other intra-organizational departments such as finance or human resources who should have input into its creation.

This depends on several factors such as the scope of work being performed and the estimated timeline for completion. In most cases however, an IWA will remain valid until its associated tasks are completed or unless otherwise specified by either party. If changes need to be made after its initial creation, both divisions should agree upon any modifications before implementing them.

Yes, it's important to ensure that any indemnities related to liability and obligations between divisions are properly stated in any agreements related to the performance of work under an IWA. Depending on local laws and regulations, additional labor law compliance requirements may also apply depending on which jurisdictions are affected by certain parts of the job's execution plan.