What is IATF 16949?
The automotive industry with its global activities stands for excellent process quality, continual improvement, and the power of innovation. IATF 16949 is the standard for Automotive Management Systems applicable to suppliers in this industry sector. It was developed by a joint working group, the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), with the objective of improving both quality, capability and the entire certification process throughout the supply chain.
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- Safety-relevant parts and processes
- Traceability
- Products with embedded software
- Warranty management including No Trouble Found (NTF) process
- Integration of customer-specific requirements in the QMS scope
- Supplier selection, management and development
- Corporate responsibility policies
- First and second party auditors
- Temporary changes of production process controls
Benefits of ISO IATF 16949 Quality Management System- Specific to the Automotive Industry
- Internationally recognized mark of quality in the automotive industry
- Improved dependability and process capability in the value chain
- Continuous process optimization and organizational improvement
- Stronger error and safety management culture
- Considerable trust and loyalty from customers
- Greater competitiveness and improved image