IATF 16949 – Automotive Quality Management System
IATF 16949:2016 is a globally recognized standard that enables automotive organizations to minimize variation, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.
Built upon the framework of ISO 9001:2015, the standard incorporates additional, industry-specific requirements essential to meeting the complex demands of the global automotive sector.
TBy implementing IATF 16949, organizations showcase a strong commitment to quality excellence, achieving consistency across design, development, production, and service delivery for automotive-related products. This certification demonstrates that your organization adheres to stringent industry expectations, assuring customers that your supply chain is reliable, efficient, and fully aligned with best practices in automotive quality management.
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How IATF 16949 benefits your organization:
- Demonstrates to your customers the ability to provide products that meet regulatory and safety requirements
- Identifies and addresses the risks associated with your organization driving innovation and improvement
- Provides you with a plan to increase productivity and efficiency
- Ensures your organization demonstrates ethical practices and corporate social responsibility, such as an anti-bribery policy
The transition to IATF 16949
In October 2016, IATF 16949:2016 was published to replace ISO/TS 16949. As of September 2018, all ISO/TS 16949 certificates have expired. The major changes from ISO/TS 16949 to IATF 16949 included an emphasis on product safety, expansion of focus on risk management, supplier management, and others.
Certification
Your management system’s certification to the Automotive Quality Management Systems standard will help you continuously improve your products and customer satisfaction. Our industry-expert auditors deliver innovative and thorough auditing solutions, to help you see your business more clearly. Total Quality Assurance will give you the valuable tools to meet objectives, identify cost savings, adapt to standard revisions, and make measurable improvements to your business.
Additional Information and Resources on the Automotive Quality Management Systems standard
Certification structure:
- IATF – International Automotive Task Force – The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) is a global group of automotive manufacturers and their respective trade associations. It was formed to develop and maintain a common set of quality management system requirements specifically for the automotive industry.
- IAOB – International Automotive Oversight Bureau – One of 5 oversight offices created by the International Automotive Task Force to oversee the certification bodies who perform the audits and issue certificates.
- AIAG – Automotive Action Industry Group – The AIAG focuses on various areas of the automotive industry, including quality management, supply chain management, sustainability, and corporate responsibility.
IATF 16949 Standard
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