Passing the iatf test
- 1. Passing the IATF test IATF 16949 is basically developed by the IATF members and then submitted to the International Organization for Standardization, who are responsible for application and then their publication too. This certificate is very valuable as it holds acceptance of the common automotive manufacturer’s standardized application in the quality management system of the production house. Also it determines guarantee on the supply of improved quality of products for the automotive customers across the world. This certification is not allocated to the companies very easily, there are stages in which the protocols are examined; they are:- ★ Application ★ Assessment ★ Certification Source Also there are finely segregated norms which comes in two separate stages in the process of the certification audit. The Stage I confirms that the organization is ready for full assessment, which includes the following:- ● The scope of processes, activity and operating locations are verified. ● One corporate audit and records of internal audits for the last 12 months are reviewed. ● KPI’s for operational performance and customer trends for last 12 months are reviewed. Elements involved in this review are:- ○ Satisfaction of the customer. ○ Complaints of the customer
- 2. ○ Imposed feedback of the customers, that affects the shipping controlor the special status. ○ Delivery punctuality ○ Score cards of the customer ○ Internal PPM and external PPM ○ Awareness and motivation of the employee ○ Performance of the supplier and continual improvement issues The Stage II confirms that the management system fully conforms as per the requirements of IATF 16949 by their practice, and includes the following:- ● The scope of certification including processes,, manufacturing sites, operational shifts and additional customer specific requirements ● Using objective evidences, documenting of the system complies with the standard ● Reporting of any non-compliances and opportunities for improvement. ● Confirming a date for the surveillance visit, as well to plan a surveillance plan The Final Stage concludes with an assessment of the client’s success stories, training and by getting a quote. When an automotive manufacturing organization has passed the staged examinations based on the quality management systems as mentioned, one company is eligible to obtain the IATF 16949 certificate.