August 31, 2016 News 16949, automotive quality management standards, automotive quality standards, iatf, iatf 16949, iatf 16949:2016, iso, iso/ts16949, iso/ts16949:2009, ts16949 What’s changing? The automotive industry quality standard ISO/TS 16949 is being updated by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). IATF 16949:2016 will be released 1st October 2016. All organisations currently certified to ISO/TS 16949:2009 must transition to the new standard by 14th September 2018. After 1st October 2017, no audits (initial, surveillance, recertification or transfer) shall be conducted to ISO/TS 16949:2009. As the approved training provider to the UK IATF Oversight Office, SMMT Industry Forum is perfectly placed to help organisations understand and implement the requirements of the revised Standard. We are offering an updated and expanded range of training courses together with consultancy and support services to help organisations manage the changes required by the new standard. Important Dates 1st October 2016 – Release of standard 1st November 2016 – Release of rules 2nd January 2017 – Date from which the new standard will be in effect 30th September 2017 – Final date for ISO/TS16949 Audits 1st October 2017 – All Audits to be carried out to IATF16949:2016 standard 14th September 2018 – Date by which all organisations must transition to the new standard How can I find out more about the changes? Read the joint ISO and IATF press release regarding the changes: A new evolution for automotive quality management IATF 16949:2016 Read the transition strategy and requirements document published by the IATF: IATF Transition Strategy from ISO/TS 16949 to IATF 16949 If you have any questions regarding the implementation of and transition to the revised standard, you can ask for further guidance using SMMT IATF Oversight’s dedicated mailbox: iatf16949@smmt.co.uk How can Industry Forum help you make the transition? For over 20 years, SMMT Industry Forum has provided consultancy and training to support companies to achieve and maintain Quality Management Standards, including ISO/TS16949:2009. As the SMMT IATF Oversight’s approved training provider, we are perfectly placed to help you with advice, people development and implementation support. Our expert practitioners all have hands-on industrial experience with a wealth of technical expertise providing on-site training and coaching. IATF 16949:2016 Training Courses IATF 16949:2016 – Management Awareness Training IATF16949:2016 – Internal Auditor Training IATF16949:2016 – Lead Auditor Training IATF 16949:2016 Publications IATF 16949:2016 – Technical Specification Quality management system requirements for automotive production and relevant service parts organisations. The goal of this Automotive QMS standard is the development of a quality management system that provides for continual improvement, emphasising defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. This Automotive QMS Standard cannot be considered a stand-alone QMS Standard, but has to be comprehended as a supplement to and used in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015. Format – English / A5 / Laminated / Spiral bound Price – £30 + P&P Purchase via our webshop. Contact us via: enquiries@if.wearecoal.work or call: +44 (0)121 717 6600 Implementing Standardised Work – a Guide This SMMT publication has been developed specifically to support organisations’ understanding of the implementation of Standardised Work, as required within the automotive industry’s international quality management standard IATF 16949:2016. The document provides clear descriptions of various principles of Lean manufacturing and examples of relevant tools in practical application. The guide has been developed with SMMT Industry Forum and is based on twenty years’ experience of the development, implementation, monitoring and improvement of Standardised Work throughout the automotive supply chain. Anyone purchasing this guide will also be given the opportunity to download for free, copies of various templates that are pictured and referred to in detail throughout the guide. These tools for observing, recording and calculating aspects of operational performance, standard procedures etc. offer more practical implementation support as well as underpinning the methods explained. Format – English / A5 / Laminated / Spiral bound Price – £15.00 + P&P Purchase via our webshop. Contact us via: enquiries@if.wearecoal.work or call: +44 (0)121 717 6600 If you have any further enquiries regarding our training offerings or publications, please get in touch with us at enquiries@if.wearecoal.work or call us on +44 (0)121 717 6600.
August 24, 2016 Industry Forum Blog 16949, Automtive Quality Management Standards, Global automotive sector standard, iatf, iatf 16949:2016, iso, iso/ts16949, iso/ts16949:2009, ts16949 One of the most widely used global quality management standards in the automotive sector has been rewritten. So if you’re one of the 65,000 ISO/TS 16949:2009 certificate holders or 2,000 qualified auditors, here is what you need to know up front. What has changed? 1. The standard has a new name – IATF 16949:2016. This supersedes and replaces ISO/TS 16949:2009. So it has evolved from a technical specification to a global automotive sector standard. Although it will continue to be closely aligned with ISO standards, the new document is now managed solely by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). This means that the IATF can update the standard on a more regular basis, ensuring it stays relevant to the sector’s needs. In fact this version has incorporated extensive feedback from a range of stakeholders, including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, certification bodies and auditors. This ensures it is tailored exactly to the industry’s requirements. 2. The standard has a new structure. The rewrite follows the new high level structure used for all ISO management system standards. In addition to the 10 standard sections, the IATF have included an Automotive Annexe. The idea is to provide sources of information that you can consider as you refine your management systems. Important dates 3. IATF 16949:2016 will be available to purchase from 1st October 2016. You will be able to buy a full copy from one of the 5 IATF National Association members. Details for each IATF Oversight Office can be found on their website. 4. To support the new standard, IATF will release the “Rules for achieving and maintaining IATF recognition” on 1st November 2016. 5. If you currently have a certificate to ISO/TS 16949:2009, it will no longer be valid after 14th September 2018. 6. You can still have your first certification to ISO/TS 16949:2009 until 1st October 2017. However your certificate will only be valid until 14th September 2018. Transition 7. You can transition to the new standard at your regularly scheduled surveillance or recertification audit. However, this must be done by 14th September 2018 at the latest. After this date you will no longer be certified as ISO will withdraw ISO/TS 16949:2009. All the transition details can be found in the IATF 16949 Transition Strategy document. (Click on the Revision Workgroup News tab.) In the meantime all Certification Body Auditors will have to go through a requalification process in order for them to be able to certify organisations to the new standard. You can find out more on 6th September by signing up for our FREE webinar, hosted by Rob Brown, the SMMT IATF Oversight Manager. This will be a great opportunity to understand and seek clarification on the timescales for release and details around the transition process.
