International standard for quality management system in automotive industry

IATF 16949 standard represents the best quality management system practices from leading OEMs. The standard is focused on the improvements of customer satisfaction by improving the quality and product safety. The involvement of a consultant in the implementation of the quality management system (QMS) according to IATF 16949:2016 is economically feasible, as the experience and competence of consultant significantly reduce the time of standard requirements implementation, help to build processes "in the right way" from the first time, increase the motivation of staff in maintaining the quality management system, significantly improve the qualification of the personnel.

The concept of consulting services:

• A variety of consulting services: from classical consulting in development and implementation of QMS to full outsource in individual areas (internal audit, supplier audit, statistical process control, product audit, process audit, systems, certification, laboratory management, etc.).
• Modular service program cover:
• joint development of management approaches;
• personnel training;
• support in implementation of QFD, DOE, DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA;
• implementation of Trouble-Shooting-Projects;
• supplier audits (Supply-Chain-Audits), support in supplier selection, evaluation and development;
• implementation lean production principles;
• implementation of the project management process with a focus on meeting customer requirements and expectations;
• selection of key personnel in the field of quality, support and advice throughout their activities.
• Evaluation of project results based on objective indicators.

To whom the quality management system as per IATF 16949 is intended?

The IATF 16949 standard is required by first-and second-tier suppliers.

The demand to implement IATF 16949 is due to internal and external needs:

• certified QMS 16949 at IATF allows you to become a supplier in the supply chain of the automotive industry;
• certified QMS as per IATF 16949 allows you to enter foreign markets;
• functioning management system reduce the number of customer complaints, increase the confidence in compliance with product safety requirements and confidence in harmonization of quality management system with internal management and customer requirements.