Moving from ISO/TS 16949 to IATF 16949(Automotive Quality Management System Standard)

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‘THE IATF 16949’ International Automotive Task Force (IATF) released automotive quality management system

standard ‘IATF 16949:2016’ 1st edition on 1st October 2016 which will supersede and replace

ISO/TS 16949:2009. The revised automotive quality management system standard along with ISO

9001:2015 standard and applicable customer specific requirements defines the fundamental

quality management system requirements for automotive production and relevant service parts

suppliers. IATF 16949 is not a standalone quality management system standard and must be used

in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015 and relevant customer specific requirements.

Goal of the IATF 16949 standard is the development of strong QMS that;

Provides for continual improvements

Emphasises defect prevention

Includes specific requirements and tools from the automotive industry

Promotes reduction of variation and waste throughout the supply chain.

IATF 16949:2016 follows the high level structure as per Annex SL with 10 clause structure and is

aligned to ISO 9001:2015.It represents an innovative document for automotive quality

management system

Why transition to new automotive

Standard? Increased expectation from stake holders (OEMs,

Regulatory bodies…)

Development in and emergence of new

Manufacturing Technologies

Raising the bar

What is new in IATF 16949?

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ROADMAP FOR TRANSITION

‘IATF 16949:2016’

We are currently certified to ISO/TS 16949:2009

What should I do? The IATF 16949 1st edition replaces and supersedes ISO/TS 16949the 2009 version. For successful transition to IATF 16949, we recommend that you update your quality management system to meet the new requirements Every organization is different, so the steps needed to adjust your management system are likely to be Unique to your situation. However, here are some steps that will help you get started on the journey.

Get acquainted yourself with the new document. While new requirements have been added and few have been modified, some requirements indeed remain the same.

Know IATF 16949

Perform organizational gap assessment which need to be addressed to meet the new requirements.

Gap assessment

Develop an implementation plan with key actions, milestones, deadlines and responsibilities.

Plan implementation

Provide appropriate training and awareness including internal auditor training and second party auditor training to the relevant personnel.

Awareness

Update your existing quality management system to meet the revised requirements. IATF 16949:2016 now requires ‘documented process’ for many of the additional requirements.

Documentation

Implement/revise quality management systems meeting IATF 16949: 2016 requirements.

Implement

Conduct additional/supplemental Internal audit as per IATF 16949:2016 requirements and close the gaps if any.

Internal Audit

Conduct management reviews as per IATF 16949 requirements. Initiate actions decided in the Management review

Management Review

Complete third party transition audit (audit, NC management) including remote location audits

Transition audit IATF 16949

IATF 16949 certificate is issued by Bureau Veritas after successful completion of transition audit (Audit, NC Management, Certification decision). A new audit cycle starts with transition audit.

Certification to IATF 16949

Transition

Transition

Initial Audit

(November 2015) Surveillance Audit 1

(November 2016) Surveillance

Audit 2 (November 2017)

Recertification (November 2018)

1st

October 2017

1st

October 2017

What is the timeframe for transition audit

to IATF 16949? Transition audit will happen during next ‘regular scheduled audit’ in 2017 or 2018 and

replaces the next regular (surveillance/recertification) audit. Transition audit can start as early as January 2017. No audit as per ISO/TS 16949: 2009 is

allowed after 1st October 2017. Last possible date for successful transition to IATF 16949:2016 is 14th September 2018. Manufacturing sites and remote location are required to transition to IATF 16949:2016

through transition audit. Duration of Transition audit will be as per recertification audit man days. Additional time

for document review is required.

Avoid risk of transition audit very close to current certificate expiry date Depending on the next regular audit date, there can be 1 or 2 options for transition.

OPTION 1 : Mandatory transition

OPTION 2 : Voluntary Transition before deadline or next year

Transition

Transition

Initial Audit

(June 2015) Surveillance

Audit 1

(June 2016)

Surveillance Audit 2

(June 2017)

Recertification (June 2018)

1st

October 2017

1st

October 2017

A new audit cycle starts...

A new audit cycle starts after Transition.

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I need Training for IATF 16949. What

should I do?

Bureau Veritas has designed various training courses to meet the automotive industry requirements. Given below a few of the courses which will be highly useful to you.

Awareness Training on IATF 16949:2016 Awareness Training on ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor Training on IATF 16949:2016 Training on Core tool -Supplemental Internal Auditor Training on IATF 16949 including Core Tool Training on Supplier Audits Training on Product Audits in Automotive Industry

Training on Process Audits in Automotive Industry Awareness training on Laboratory Systems

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