ISO/TS 16949 Certification

Automotive Quality Management System

ISO/TS 16949 is the globally recognized quality management standard for the automotive industry. It brings together standards from across Europe and the US and provides a framework for achieving best practice with regards to the design and manufacture of products for the automotive supply.

The standard has been developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and brings together common processes from across the industry sector. IATF comprises of nine member vehicle manufacturers - Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, VW, Daimler, Renault, PSA Peugeot Citroen and Fiat - along with national automotive trade organizations from USA, UK, France, Germany and Italy.

The automotive industry has long been one of the most efficient and productive sectors within the global economy as a result of quality management techniques. Whether you're looking to operate internationally or expand locally, certification to the standard provides firm evidence that your management system meets the exact requirements of the automotive sector. ISO/TS 16949 standard is proven to help deliver tangible commercial improvements such as:

• Enhanced corporate reputation – by demonstrating compliance with industry and legal requirements
• Improved customer satisfaction – through delivery of products that consistently meet customer requirements
• Ability to win more business – via easier access to global markets and new business and investment prospects
• Improved operational processes and greater efficiency – through implementation of a single management system and reduced audit requirements
• Improved risk management – through greater consistency and traceability of products and services

Getting started with ISO/TS 16949ISO/TS 16949 is applicable to any organization regardless of size or geographical location. While the standard sets out a best practice framework for automotive quality management, it is written in a way which gives you flexibility to adapt it to meet your individual business objectives