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ISO/TS-16949 standard
Overview
The ISO/TS 16949:2002 standard, in addition to ISO 9000:1994,
specifies the quality system requirements for the design,
development, production, installation and servicing of automotive
related products. Vehicle component manufacturers have to
achieve this standard to be able to supply to the world's
largest automotive manufacturers.
Based on ISO 9000:1994, the ISO/TS 16949 standard is being
adopted by many major automobile companies. The certification
is widely sought by automotive product manufacturers because
automobile giants like BMW, Volkswagon, Fiat, Ford, GM, and
Japanese auto majors recognise it.
ISO/TS 16949 certification
The ISO/ TS 16949 certification originated in a private standard
(QS 9000) for suppliers to the world's automobile majors Daimler
Chrysler, Ford and General Motors. ISO/TS 16949 is set to
replace all the existing standards and will be recognised
as the single worldwide automotive quality system standard.
The ISO/ TS 16949 certification follows the route of the
standard ISO 9000 certification and entails the organisation
to fulfill the most stringent quality norms. The standard
critically evaluates the organisation's commitment to quality
with respect to raw materials, body parts and aggregates for
the automotive industry.
The ISO/ TS 16949 certification is applicable throughout
the automotive supply chain. It is being adopted aggressively
by the industry, with many major manufacturers requiring supplier
transition by specific dates.
Several factors make registration to ISO/TS 16949 attractive.
Major automotive companies in the world recognise this standard.
Its success has led to a move towards the development of globally
accepted quality management system. Adoption of this standard
ensures reduction in errors and continuous development of quality
standards in the organisation.
Benefits of adoption
The benefits of adopting this standard are numerous including
increased efficiency and improved quality. Some of the benefits
are outlined here:
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Improves product and process quality |
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Common quality system approach in the supply
chain for development and consistency, ensuring that the
organisation works more effectively |
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Reduction of variation and increase in
efficiency |
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Reduction in multiple third party registrations
freeing up time and supplier resources for other quality
activities and improvement opportunities that can enhance
business |
Certification process
The certification process is a multiple-step process. The certification
cycle is described briefly:
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Application for certification from client |
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Offer from TUV India |
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Offer acceptance from client and order
confirmation by TUV India |
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Preaudit (optional) |
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Certification audit |
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Issue of certificate on successful completion
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Surveillance audits at defined interval |
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Recertification audit |
TUV's services
TUV is recognised all over the world in the registration of
automotive quality management systems as ISO/TS-16949 certifying
body. TUV India's ISO/ TS 16949 certification is directed
towards improved products and process quality, lower variation
factors and optimum output efficiencies. TUV India today extends
this certification to a large number of auto manufacturers
in the country.
Contact us
Mr. Shrikant Kulkarni
General
Manager, Certification operation
Tel: 022-6647 7000
Email: kulkarni@tuv-nord.com
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