ISO / TS 16949

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What is ISO / TS 16949 Automotive Quality Management System?

ISO/TS 16949:2002 is an ISO Technical Specification, which aligns existing American (QS-9000), German (VDA6.1), French (EAQF) and Italian (AVSQ) automotive quality systems standards within the global automotive industry, with the aim of eliminating the need for multiple certifications to satisfy customer requirements. Together with ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949:2002 specifies the quality system requirements for the design/development, production, installation and servicing of automotive related products.

ISO/TS 16949:2002 was developed by The International Automotive Task Force (IATF), in conjunction with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The document is a common automotive quality system requirements catalog based on ISO 9001:2000, and the requirements of the American, German, French and Italian automotive manufacturers.

Benefits of ISO/TS 16949 Certification

ISO/TS 16949 certification provides a number of benefits to organizations in the automotive supply chain:

• Global recognition as a reputable supplier
• Increased customer satisfaction through delivery of products that consistently meet customer requirements
• Reduced operating costs through continual improvement of processes and resulting operational efficiencies
• Integration with other management systems such as environmental, health and safety
• Improved supplier relationships
• Legal compliance
• Improved risk management

Our ISO/TS 16949 Consulting Services

We provide comprehensive auditing services to help organizations implement ISO/TS 16949 and achieve certification:

• Gap analysis to identify areas that need improvement
• Development of quality management system documentation
• Implementation support
• Internal auditor training
• Pre-certification audit
• Post-certification support

ISO/TS 16949 Training Services

We provide the following training programs:

• ISO/TS 16949 Overview
• ISO/TS 16949 Implementation
• ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor
• Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
• Problem Solving Techniques