ISO TS 16949 is an industry-wide quality system requirement published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in March 2002"Quality Management System - Special requirements of ISO9001:2000 for the organization and implementation of production parts and related service parts in the automotive industry", ISO TS 16949 in English. This specification applies to the entire automotive industry along the entire chain of production of parts and services.
ISO TS 16949 has the following features:
Focus on defect prevention and reduce quality fluctuations and waste that are easy to occur in the automotive parts chain.
It is suitable for automotive OEMs and their direct spare parts manufacturers, and there are strict restrictions on the qualifications of the certified company manufacturers.
We pay attention to the finished product of the manufacturer and the quality system ability to realize the finished product, and believe that this is the basis of the entire manufacturing process activities.
Particular attention is paid to the effectiveness of an organization's quality management system.
Transform auditing from a single element to a process with a focus on the user.
Where does the ISO16949 certification apply?
ISO TS 16949 certification applies to the entire automotive manufacturing industry, including automobile manufacturers, parts suppliers, raw material suppliers, etc. Specifically, companies that are suitable for ISO TS 16949 certification include manufacturers of cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and parts and accessories. The enterprises that are not suitable for ISO TS 16949 system certification include industrial (forklifts), agriculture (small trucks), construction (engineering vehicles), mining, forestry and other vehicle manufacturers. In addition, enterprises in logistics, warehousing, R&D and other links closely related to the automobile manufacturing industry can also apply for ISO TS 16949 certification.
Are there any other industries where ISO TS 16949 certification is applicable?
ISO TS 16949 certification is primarily applicable to the automotive industry, including automotive OEMs and their direct spare parts manufacturers. However, ISO TS 16949 certification can also be applied to some other industries, such as machinery manufacturing, electrical and electronics, medical devices, etc. These industries usually also need quality management and require the best suppliers to have a corresponding quality management system. Therefore, if the best companies in these industries want to be recognized by customers and improve their own quality management level, they can also apply for ISO TS 16949 certification.
It is important to note that although ISO TS 16949 certification is applicable to multiple industries, each industry has its own specific requirements and characteristics, so it needs to be considered in conjunction with the characteristics and needs of the industry when applying for certification. At the same time, because ISO TS 16949 is a complex standard, companies need to invest a lot of resources and effort to meet their requirements, so they need to fully evaluate their own capabilities and needs before deciding whether to apply for certification.