ISO 19949

ISO 16949 is an automotive quality management system standard that can be established by companies operating in the automotive supply chain. Building on ISO 9001, the standard describes the quality rules, principles and procedures for the design, development, installation and service management of automotive products. The standard, which was taken over by the IATF (International Automotive Workforce) organization with revision in 2016, has been referred to as IATF 16949 since then. The IATF / ISO16949 automotive quality management system standard is of critical importance for the automotive industry, which is growing, developing and expanding its supply chain. Automotive companies can obtain ISO 16949 Certificate from accredited certification bodies by harmonizing their activities with ISO 16949. Aşan Danışmanlık, which has deep expertise and experience in ISO certification and consultancy, supports organizations that want to obtain ISO 16949 automotive quality management system certificate at every step.

The ISO 16949 standard likewise harmonizes many of the quality requirements contained in ISO 9001. In addition, it also includes some special requirements for the automotive industry. We can list some of them as follows:

* Correct planning of production areas and equipment, devices and equipment used in production
* Performing conformity verifications for automotive production processes
* Compliance with hygiene and sanitation rules in production areas
* Analyzing the risks that will affect the product quality
* Conducting FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) studies that will cover production and design processes
* Efficiency analysis in automotive production processes
* Defining the right responsibilities, authorities and duties for customer representatives
* Preparation, implementation and supervision of production control plans
* Compliance with quality standards of contracts with subcontractors

The ISO 16949 Certificate is extremely important not only for automobile manufacturers but also for companies that want to be subcontractors / suppliers of major automotive brands. Many automotive companies determine this standard and document as a prerequisite for supplier ion. Aşan Danışmanlık helps and guides companies in every step of meeting this requirement and obtaining ISO 16949 Certificate.

How to Obtain ISO / IATF 16949 Automotive Quality Management System Certificate?

Automotive companies that want to obtain ISO 16949 Certificate must first understand the scope of the standard correctly and establish a system that will organize their processes in line with the standard. During this period, it is necessary to determine the organizational roles correctly and to provide the necessary quality trainings to the employees. It is also of great importance to establish short and long-term policies regarding the automotive quality management system and to ensure the commitment of the top management. Then, ISO 16949 Certificate application can be made to accredited certification bodies.
Certification bodies analyze the documents related to the management system and can conduct on-site inspections by visiting the operation sites. ISO 16949 Certificate can be issued if it is verified that the companies meet the standard requirements as a result of the audits carried out by the independent auditors. For more detailed information on the certification process, you can get support from Aşan Danışmanlık.

Some of the advantages to be gained by companies that have received IATF / ISO 16949 Certificate are as follows:

Improving product quality and verifying compliance with quality requirements
Reducing many direct and indirect costs by improving product quality.
Ensuring customer satisfaction and thus increasing loyalty to the brand and the institution
Increasing quality awareness within the organization and meeting ISO 16949 requirements quickly and accurately in every process.
Establishing sustainable supply chains and strengthening stakeholder relations
Making a positive contribution to the brand image and gaining competitive advantage in the market.
You can gain these advantages quickly by working with Aşan Danışmanlık in the process of obtaining ISO 16949 automotive quality management system certification.

ISO 16949, which is also accepted by the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) and published as a TS norm, is the version of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System adapted to the automotive industry. The full name of the standard is "Quality Management Systems - Special Conditions for the Application of ISO 9001 for Automotive Production and Related Spare Parts Producer Organizations".