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ISO/TS 16949 - Automotive Quality Certification
ISO/TS 16949 was developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), in cooperation with the International Standards Organisation (ISO). The aim of this standard is to provide harmonised quality systems within the automotive supply chain, resulting in a focused and consistent approach. The standard is based on the structure of ISO 9001:2000 and the specific requirements of the automotive quality standard, QS-9000. ISO/TS 16949 replaced QS-9000:1998 from the end of 2006. TS2, as the 2002 standard is known includes:
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Improved product and process quality
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Additional confidence for global sourcing
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Reassignment of supplier resources to quality improvement
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Common quality system approach in the supply chain for supplier/sub-contractor development and consistency
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Reduction in multiple 3rd party registrations
Some potential benefits of certification
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Certification is rapidly becoming a condition of supply
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Focused sector scheme allowing for a common approach
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Delivers cost savings
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Increases customer confidence
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Improved operational efficiency
Our Approach to Certification
VCA has more than 30 years experience of supporting the automotive industry, both in terms of vehicle and management systems certification and there is no doubt that this was a key factor in ensuring that we were one of the first to be recognised to certify against ISO/TS 16949. One of the fundamental cornerstones of our service is the desire to focus on adding real value to your business. Because of this VCA will not only use an assessment team with a full understanding of the standard, we will provide a team with detailed knowledge of your sector and the issues you face. VCA also understands that development and implementation of systems can be difficult so a number of current customers have benefited from pre-assessment audits or gap analysis days.
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The value of working with VCA - MSC customers
To read more about the MSC service we provide and the processes involved, please follow this link: The Overall Certification Process
