IATF 16949 Automobile Quality Management System

IATF 16949 Requirements

The organization shall:

• Identify the processes of the organization & interaction of these processes,
• Determine operational controls to ensure processes are effective,
• Control any outsourced processes that affect product conformity
• Ensure the availability of adequate resources and information
• Monitor, measure and analyse processes, and
• Implement necessary actions to achieve planned objectives and targets

IATF 16949 Documentation Requirements

IATF 16949 documentation shall include:

The quality management system documentation shall include

• Quality policy and quality objectives,
• Quality manual,
• Documented procedures & work instructions,
• Documents and records needed for effective implementation of processes,
• Quality requirements by the applicable regulatory authorities.

The extent of IATF 16949 documentation may vary from one organization to another due to the:

• Size of organization and type of activities
• Complexity of processes and their interaction
• Competence of personnel

Documentation may be in any form or type of medium

• IATF 16949:2016 implementation improves / leads to
• Policies & Objectives set by 'top management'
• Understanding of customer's requirements with a view to achieving Customer Satisfaction
• Conformance to Legal and Regulatory Requirements
• Improved internal and external Communications
• Understanding of the organization's processes
• Clear responsibilities and authorities agreed for all staff
• Improved use of time and resources

• Reduced wastage
• Greater consistency and traceability of products and services
• Improved morale and motivation
• Customer Confidence, Satisfaction and Trust
• Level of Assurance in Organizational Quality
• Organizational Profitability
• Ability to Differentiate Organization for Competitive Advantage
• Organizational Credibility & Reputation