IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System Requirements for Automotive Production and Relevant Service Parts Organisations
IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System Requirements for Automotive Production and Relevant Service Parts Organisations
IATF 16949:2016 standard establishes the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS), specifically for the automotive sector. It replaces the TS 16949:2019 standard. This standard is where the controls consist of viewing the production plans and their respective quality plans. Control charts related to managing defects and defectives to establish process capabilities is a key factor of a management system. This allows the alignment of the management system with the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation. The standard is focused on the planning, monitoring, and measuring of the efficacy of all processes.
What is IATF 16949:2016?
The IATF maintains strong cooperation with ISO by continuing the liaison committee status ensuring continued alignment with ISO 9001.
It was developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). It defines the requirements for achieving best practice when designing, manufacturing, installing or serving automotive products. It is intended to be used by organisations regardless of their size or industry to create a system that ensures customer satisfaction and continual improvement.
This standard is the product of the most widespread standardisation effort in the history of the automotive industry.
This automotive standard applies to all internal and external suppliers of:
- Production or service parts;
- Production materials;
- Assemblies;
- Heat treating, welding, painting, plating or other finishing services directly relating of automotive related parts.
The IATF standard uses the PDCA model to help focus the processes and objectives of the system towards the desired improvement. Below is an illustration of the PDCA Model:
Below is a brief description of the PDCA cycle:
Plan – Determine and assess Automotive Production risks, Automotive Production opportunities and other risks and other opportunities, establish Automotive Production objectives and processes necessary to deliver results in accordance with the organisation’s Automotive Production policy.
Do – Implement the (Automotive Production) controls and processes as planned.
Check – Monitor and measure activities and processes with regard to the Automotive Production policy and Automotive Production objectives, and report the results.
Act – Take actions to continually improve the Automotive Production performance to achieve the intended outcomes.
Risk-based thinking enables an organisation to identify factors that could have a negative impact on the Quality Management System Requirements for Automotive Production and Relevant Service Parts Organisations. An organisation is required to analyse and prioritise the risks, opportunities and automotive production impacts based on what they think is acceptable and what is unacceptable to the organisations risk appetite. Preventive controls need to be in place to minimise any potential nonconformances and their recurrence.
It is a requirement of the IATF 16949:2016 standard that organisations who adopt this standard as a prerequisite implement ISO 9001:2015, It is also a requirement that suppliers who supply organisations that are certified to IATF or OEM must ensure that all suppliers must be certified to ISO 9001 as a bare minimum and requires the organisation or OEM to take actions to verify that organisations are maintaining a QMS. The IATF 16949 further requires organisations to document their scope and include in the scope the type of products and services. The scope of the organisation must also include customer specific requirements.
Why does an Organisation need IATF 16949:2016?
The standard is intended to be used by organisation regardless of their size or industry to create a system that ensures customer satisfaction and continual improvement.
An organisation needs this standard to:
- Implement processes for the improvement of the system.
- Have clear work objectives and responsibilities.
- Ensure that they meet their customer’s requirements.
- Validate the effectiveness of their management system.
- Obtain new business and enhance their branding to differentiate themselves from competitors.
IATF 16949 is a mandatory requirement for organisations operating within the automotive supply chain. IATF 16949 ensures consistent product quality, reduces risks, and aligns with the quality demands of the automotive industry.
What are the Benefits of Implementing IATF 16949:2016?
The benefits of implementing IATF 16949:2016 are as follows:
- Improve your reputation and credibility to supply the automotive industry:
- In order to get more customers from the automotive industry, companies need to demonstrate their ability to provide quality products with no defects. Typically, certification from an accredited certification body is required.
- Improve Customer Satisfaction;
- Demonstrating a commitment to consistent quality and continual improvement builds trust with customers, leading to stronger relationships and repeat business.
- This can refer to both internal and external interested parties. If employees are involved in the improvements of the processes, they become more engaged. Employees directly involved in the processes are uniquely positioned to identify the areas of improvement.
- By identifying the processes in your organisation and the interaction between them, you are able to recognise the areas for improvement and drive cost savings.
- By driving your decisions based on data and facts, organisations will focus on placing resources in the processes that will provide maximum improvement in effectiveness and efficiency.
- Implementing a culture of continual improvement is essential and is one of the main outputs of a QMS. An organisation can benefit by saving time, unnecessary costs and other resources.
How do I implement IATF 16949:2016 in an organisation?
ISO Consulting & Implementation:
We have a range of professional consultants, engineers, and registered auditors to assist in implementing and maintaining your ISO management system. Our industry expertise includes services, telecommunication, manufacturing, construction, engineering services, fast-moving consumer goods, mining, power generation, state owned companies, and government-run organisations. Each of our consultants takes the time to truly understand the processes of your organisation, which will enable them to implement ISO requirements accordingly and effectively. Hiring a consultant and the time spent to implement your ISO management system will pay off in the long run.
WWISE has a 4-Phase Approach:
- Phase 1: Gap Analysis Audit and Information Gathering
- Phase 2: ISO Documentation, Risk Assessment, and Process Mapping
- Phase 3: Implementation and Training
- Phase 4: Certification
At WWISE we provide a fully inclusive solution that includes full turnkey, awareness training, classroom and online training, and mentorship. As a consulting firm, we do not provide certification services. However, we will guide you through the certification process and ensure that your business becomes certified.
Why Choose WWISE to Assist your Organisation:
Certification Process:
An organisation can get certified to a requirement standard. You can implement the standard and get certified by a third-party.
