IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management System
A widely used international standard that sets technical requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS) in the automotive industry.
What is IATF 16949 Certification?
IATF 16949 is a widely used international standard that sets technical requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS) in the automotive industry.
It was developed by members of The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO).
IATF 16949:2016 certification requirements need to be applied to every aspect of the supply chain of an organisation. The basic aim of the IATF 16949:2016 certification process is to enhance the system and the quality of the processes used in an organisation so that better customer satisfaction can be achieved. The standard helps in identification and elimination of possible risks in the supply chain and production process and specifies the corrective measures that need to be taken to eliminate the causes of any problems.
The focus of the standard is not only on the discovery of issues but their prevention. The main aspects of the IATF 16949:2016 accreditation are Quality control, engineering specifications, controlling the records, responsibility of management, resource management, realisation of products, measurement analysis and improvement of processes.
Why is IATF 16949 Certification necessary?
Achievement in the global automotive sector rests on great standards, technological innovation and finest quality. IATF 16949 brings together standards from across Europe and the USA, defining overall best practices that helps you to identify and address the risks associated with your company, by cultivating risk-based thinking and evidence-based decision-making across your organisation.
It will empower you to work in an efficient way to increase productivity by planning strategically, designing, developing, producing, delivering, installing, or servicing automotive products that meet customer needs and expectations.
Registration to IATF 16949 is not only beneficial but a requirement of implementation of the processes to bring improvement of your organisation's system.
Who Can Obtain IATF 16949 Certification?
The IATF specifications are suitable for any company of any size that designs, develops, or produces components, assemblies and parts for supply to the automotive sector. These include manufacturers involved with producing materials, heat treatment, welding, painting, plating and similar finishing services like installation and servicing of automobile related products. The standard is intended to be implemented throughout the supply chain.
Because you will audit your operations and have a certification body review and verify them, your clients themselves don't have to audit your company. This is why IATF 16949 has become a necessity for several companies to compete in the market.
What Are the Benefits of IATF 16949 Certification?
- The IATF 16949 standard provides guidance and tools for companies that want to ensure that safety and quality are consistently improved by finding and reporting areas of improvement of your management system and relevant processes in your business.
- With an IATF 16949 management system, you can make sure that customers get reliable, high-quality products and services, which in turn will increase your revenue
- Your company will receive global recognition and reputation.
- Frequent improvement, prevention of defects and the reduction of variation and waste result in tremendous reduction of operating and internal costs.
- Your company can flourish into new markets, as several customers require IATF 16949 in prior to doing business. To gain big clients from the automobile industry, you should show that you can provide good quality products without defects, and an IATF certificate will prove it. Your confidence will be high when you bid for sourcing contracts worldwide.
- You will achieve more credibility through the documentation and implementation of corporate responsibility policies.
- It will enable you to thrive in the automobile sector by easily adapting to the ongoing changes, and deal with internal and external threats.
- Your employees will be more engaged in improving the processes and outcome of your company.
We adapt international expertise to fit your local market, giving you the practical support needed to smooth out compliance, hit your growth targets, and keep your systems improving year after year.
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