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IATF 16949:2016

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IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management System (QMS)

  • IATF 16949:2016, developed and operated by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), is the global

    • technical specification and quality management standard for the automotive industry. Based on ISO 9001:2015, it was published in October 2016 and replaces ISO/TS 16949. It is designed to be used in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015 and contains supplemental requirements specific to the automotive industry rather than being a standalone QMS. IATF 16949:2016 outlines everything you need to know about achieving best practice when designing, developing, manufacturing, installing or servicing automotive products and is a requirement throughout much of the global automotive supply chain.

  • Steps to IATF 16949:

    • Step 1_Requirements:

    Start with understanding the IATF 16949 requirements by reviewing the requirements training course;

    Step 2_ Implementation:

    We provide top tips for how to implement the requirements in your organization to prepare for the certification phase.

    Step 3_Certification:

    You will be appointed a Here & Now Client Manager to guide you through the formal assessment for IATF 16949:2016 certification.

    Step 4_Training:

    Our training course develops the necessary skills to assess and report on the conformance, and the effective implementation of processes, based on IATF 16949.

  • Benefits of IATF 16949:2016:

    • IATF 16949:2016 certification for automotive quality management raises your business standards to help you to:

    • IBe recognized as a world-class automotive supplier;

    • Gain access to international automotive supply chain markets;

    • Integrate your systems with other management systems standards;

    • Drive quality and continuous improvement in your organization;

    • Increase involvement of your leadership team;

    • Mitigate risk and improve opportunity management through a greater application of risk-based thinking;

  • We deliver IATF 16949 certification across the globe, ensuring a consistent approach to audits, wherever your

    • organization is based.

  • Our support to clients goes beyond the IATF assessment, we offer public and in-house training for IATF

    • 16949 and Core Tools (PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA and APQP).

  • We provide any relevant updates on any changes to the standard or related core tools, typically via

    • webinars and emails for your convenience.