What Is the IATF 16949 Standard?
16949 certification is TS16949 certification, ISO/TS16949:2009 is the international automotive industry technical specifications, is based on ISO9001, added to the automotive industry technical specifications.
ISO/TS16949:2002 developed by IATF under the support of ISO/TC 176 quality management and quality assurance Technical Committee. The third edition of ISO/TS16949 canceled and replaced by the second edition, is based on the ISO9001:2008 technical revision. Because ISO/TS16949:2009 has included all the content of ISO9001:2008, so ISO/TS16949:2009 certification, also marks compliance with ISO9001:2008 standard. Requirements for the auditee:
ISO/TS16949:2009 certification registration, only applicable to the automotive plant and its direct parts manufacturers. These manufacturers must be directly related to the production of automobiles, have processing and manufacturing capabilities, and through the realization of this capability to add value to the product.
ISO/ TS16949:2009 certification registration of the company must have at least 12 consecutive months of production and quality management records, including internal review and management review of the complete record.
IATF 16949 certification emphasizes the development of a process-oriented quality management system that provides for continual improvement, defect prevention, and reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. The goal is to meet customer requirements efficiently and effectively.
16949 certification objectives:
I. Continuous improvement in the supply chain
1. Quality improvement
2. Productivity improvement
3. Cost reduction
Second, emphasize the prevention of shortcomings
1. Application of SPC
2, error prevention measures
Third, reduce variation and waste
1. Ensure inventory turnover and minimum inventory
2. Quality cost
3. Additional cost of non-quality
