QHS017

Global quality management standard for the automotive industry

IATF 16949:2016 is a global quality management standard for the automotive industry. It was published on October 1, 2016 by the International Automotive Task Force. IATF 16949:2016 is based on ISO 9001:2015 and contains additional requirements specific to the automotive industry. It focuses on developing a quality management system that reduces variation and waste, and prevents defects. The goal is to meet customer requirements efficiently and effectively. IATF 16949:2016 requires organizations to: Implement and maintain a strong QMS Continually improve their processes Manage risks effectively Use improvement tools efficiently Manage their supply chain effectively Compliance with IATF 16949 can be achieved through the following seven phases: Executive and Management Overview / Planning Gap Assessment and Planning Documentation Implementation and Training Internal Assessment and Management Review 3rd Party Registration Assessment Sustain and Continual Improvement