The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 16949. This standard is suitable for Automotive Industries. It is a Quality Management System Standard. ISI/CE marking is applicable for products, where as ISO/TS 16949 is applicable for the Systems of an organization, like procedures, practices etc. To Manage the processes (activities) of an organization effectively, a system must be designed and implemented as per ISO/TS16949. The third party certification bodies, based on the certification audit performed, issue certificate of conformance to ISO/TS 16949:2002.

What is the Goal of ISO TS 16949:2002? 

1. To prevent defects
2. To control process variation
3. To improve process, systems and
4. To eliminate wastes

What are the benefits of adapting ISO/TS 16949:2002 Systems?

• Prevents defects
• High level process control
• Ensures traceability of processes incase of failures/defective components
• Quality and System awareness among employees increase
• A basic system of working is established
• System dependent environment/not human dependent
• Responsibilities for each employee is clearly assigned
• Target is fixed and monitored for each processes to improve process efficiency
• Communication system between employees is strengthen
• Customer satisfaction is enhanced
• Requirements of export customers are met
• Quality of product is consistent
• Frequent follow-up by the customer is reduced
• New employees can easily occupy the position
• Can be used as a Marketing tool
• Customer base is increased
• Performance Results are measured
• High Productivity/Profit
• Lowers rejection/defects/rework rate
• Continual improvement of performance
• House keeping/cleanliness/identification improved
• High job satisfaction

What is the AAQMS role in obtaining ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification for your organization?
AAQMS role is to Design systems according to ISO/TS 16949:2002 in your organization and to train the members to implement and maintain systems as per ISO/TS 16949:2002.

The Project period varies from 6 to 12 months depends on the amount of work involved in this project. Scope of our work in this project will be as follows.

1. Preparation of Draft Document templates & Formats templates to meet ISO/TS 16949:2002 Standard
2. Awareness training to the customer’s staff for implementation of ISO/TS 16949:2002
3. Preparation of Draft Quality Manual & Procedures as per ISO/TS 16949:2002
4. Providing Internal Auditors Training and Conducting One Internal Audit (pre-assessment audit)
5. Participating in the Certification Audit (as an external observer)

What is the Customer’s Role in this project?
1. Implementation systems recommended by AAQMS to meet ISO/TS 16949:2002
2. To extend co-operation, involvement and commitment at all level to implement ISO/TS 16949:2002