What is IATF 16949?
IATF 16949 is a Automotive Quality Management Standard, owned by the International Automotive Task Force, that in 2016 replaced ISO/TS 16949. If defines the quality management system requirements for automotive production and service parts organizations (i.e. suppliers) along with associated automotive customer-specific requirements and ISO 9001.
What is the difference between IATF 16949 and ISO 9001?
IATF 16949 is a supplement to the requirements of ISO 9001 that specifies requirements for the automotive supply-chain of parts suppliers whom are involved in the production of parts that are integrated into the products of an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or OES (original equipment service) automaker.
ISO 9001 is a generic quality management system standard that can apply to a broad range of industries and organizations.
