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Why remote audits are not allowed for IATF 16949

As we already know, management systems certification bodies are conducting remote audits for standards other than IATF 16949, initially considering an identification of risks and opportunities that may affect the effectiveness of the audits. Given the COVID-19 situation, IATF (International Automotive Task Force) has defined that remote audits for the IATF 16949 Quality Management System ...Read more

What are the main differences between IATF 16949 and ISO 9001?

ISO 9001 is a general standard, applicable for all industries/sectors, from agriculture to manufacturing, and it is maintained by ISO. When talking about IATF 16949, the situation is completely different: this standard is maintained by the International Automotive Task Force, including membership from Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corp, PSA Peugeot Citroën and Renault, ...Read more

How to address risks and opportunities in IATF 16949:2016

Since 2016, when the last update of IATF 16949 occurred, the concept of risks and opportunities in this automotive standard has been brought into the forefront of process approach/quality planning and control. The standard requires an organization to identify and control the risks by deploying preventive actions, to take advantage of opportunities that can arise ...Read more

How to satisfy customer specific requirements when implementing IATF 16949

According to IATF 16949, one of the key requirements in the automotive industry, is customer specific requirements which guide your company to gaining customer satisfaction. In this article, learn more about how to successfully define, evaluate and meet this area of the IATF 16949-based Quality Management System by handling and updating the external documentation. Customer ...Read more

AS9100 Rev D vs. IATF 16949:2016 – Main differences

When creating a quality management system (QMS) for your company, there are many different standard sets of requirements to choose from, such as AS9100 Rev D and IATF 16949:2016. This can make it difficult to decide which you should use, especially because both of these standards are based on ISO 9001:2015, which is an internationally ...Read more

Eight tips for choosing an IATF 16949 consultant

During the implementation or improvement of a Quality Management System based on the IATF 16949 standard, you may have many doubts about how to take the correct path and achieve the expected results. At that time, it will be necessary to request help, and for this it is recommended to get a consultant. How can ...Read more