IATF 16949 Certification- An Automotive Industry Improvement Standard

1. IATF 16949 Certification- An Automotive Industry Improvement Standard The Automotive Industry experienced the quantum jump in less than 15 years. Growing demand for the vehicle in the market will lead to the healthy growth of the Industry which includes passenger cars, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers. The vehicle manufactured both for the Indian market and for Exports. There are several Industries which manufacture automotive parts of all kinds of vehicles passenger or transport. To regulate the process of making quality automotive parts IATF 16949 Certification came into existence which was duly approved and published by International Organization for Standardization the main objective of this is too effectively and efficiently meet the customer requirements as dependency on automotive components can ultimately define the success of this Industry. The research shows that the Indian auto Industry became the 4th largest in the world with an increase in the sale of 10% year on year (which excludes two-wheeler) and 7th largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles. An increase in population eventually led to an increase in demand and which led this industry to evolve rapidly. And with growth comes the responsibility to deliver the quality products with no hassles in operations. Which is again a challenge for organizations to comply with the management standard that produces parts, sub-parts, sub-assemblies, process materials and service providers. It has been estimated that by the end of the current financial year 26.27 million vehicles getting sold. A group of trade associations and automotive manufacturers has been formed whose sole objective is to improve the quality of products worldwide. Automotive Industry can draw maximum benefits of IATF 16949:2016 some of are listed below: Customers satisfaction, consistently meet the customer requirements and deliver quality products and services. Improvement in the process continually can be led to reducing the operating costs and also the operational efficiencies also increase manifold.

2. Improved relationships with the stakeholders, the perception of organization with customers, suppliers, and staff changed positively. Volumes of business come when Independent verification against globally recognized industry standard has been done which eventually proven business credentials. Certification opens doors to win more business, procurement of material requires certification as a condition to supply. The organization can be recognized as a reputable supplier globally, this certification is recognized and accepted internationally throughout supply chains Industry. There is a common approach for the supplier in the supply chain which driving consistent and quality approach To Implement IATF 16949:2016 in Organization all efforts should be focused on minimization of risk and Implementation of improved or new strategic decisions on Quality management. To meet the goals and objectives of the customer and organizations at large. Seven Phase Approach to achieve the IATF 16949 Compliance: Planning and Executive management overview Gap Analysis and Planning to fill that gap Documentation required for achieving certification Training and Implementation Management review and Internal Assessment of the Organization Assessment by 3rd Party Continual Improvement and sustain Business To know more insights into these articles please stay tuned with us and also visits our website http://www.ursindia.com to know more about other standards. Source: https://urscertificationindia.blogspot.com/2019/10/iatf-16949-certification.html