If a company in the automotive industry wants to keep and satisfy its customers, the products and services must meet their expectations. ISO TS 16949 Automotive Quality Management System standardThis is a standard used to meet expectations and go above it. In the event that all business processes are made in compliance with these standard principles and the activities are carried out in accordance with these standards, the expectations of the customers are answered. Today, all major car manufacturers work with suppliers that have ISO TS 16949 Automotive Quality Management System Certification.
ISO TS 16949 standard It is the only globally recognized standard in the automotive industry, implemented by all active organizations in the supply chain.
The first step of the ISO TS 16949 certification process is to determine the management standard to be applied. Because while the ISO TS 16949 standard is being prepared, American QS 9000, French EAQF, Italian AVSQ and German VDA 6 standards are based and a new standard has been prepared by combining them. The QS 9000 standard has been developed for Chrysler, Ford Motor and General Motor companies taking into account the requirements in the automotive industry. The EAQF standard was developed for the needs of Citroen, Fiat, Peugeot and Renault in the French automotive industry. The AVSQ standard is developed for the needs of Romeo, Lancia, Maserati, Fiat and Ferrari in the Italian automotive industry. The German VDA 6 standard was developed for suppliers in the German automotive industry. However, the basis of all is the ISO 9000 Quality Management System. Different requirements will be needed for companies producing different automobiles. Therefore, in the first step of the certification process, the management standard to be applied should be determined.
Before ISO TS 16949 Automotive Quality Management System is established in the company, it is useful to obtain a copy of the standard. In the meantime, it is useful to benefit from publications that support the understanding, implementation and documentation of a quality management system.
A team should then be set up to establish the system and a roadmap to be followed. Meanwhile, senior management support must be provided. A training program should be organized to inform all employees including the senior management about the system requirements.
The next step, as with all quality systems, is the preparation of a Quality Manual. This book outlines what the company produces, what its purpose is, how the standard is applied and how things are done. At the same time, implementation instructions, work processes, job descriptions and other documents to support the execution of the activities should be prepared.
When all these preparations are completed ISO TS 16949 Automotive Quality Management System is established in the company and the application phase is started. At this stage, employees at all levels within the company continue their work in accordance with the determined principles and the necessary records are kept.
The company is now ready to receive documents. ISO TS 16949 Automotive Quality Management System Certification TÜRCERT Technical Control and Certification company. TÜRCERT provides all necessary support to the suppliers in the automotive sector both during the installation and certification stages of this system.