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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] or call us on +44 (0)121 717 6600.
