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ISO/TS 16949:2002

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ISO/TS (Technical Specification) 16949 is a quality management system standard specific to the Automotive industry, which includes all the requirements of the ISO 9000 quality management system standard verbatim. In addition, the standard combines the AVSQ (Italian), EAQF (French) and VDA 6.1 (German) automotive requirements.ISO/TS 16949, coupled with customer-specific requirements, defines the quality system requirements for use in the automotive supply chain.In April 2002, a new revised standard ISO/TS 16949:2002 was introduced. The new ISO/TS 16949:2002 standard replaces ISO/TS 16949:1999, VDA 6.1, AVSQ & EAQF certification. QS-9000 was officially phased out as of December 15, 2006, and has been replaced by the ISO/TS 16949:2002 standard.
Benefits of ISO/TS 16949

Benefits of becoming ISO/TS 16949 certified include:

Improved process quality
Reassignment of supplier resources to quality improvement
Common quality system approach in the supplier development for consistency
Additional confidence in global sourcing
Reduction in second-party audits
Common language to improve understanding of quality requirements
Reduction of variation and increased efficiency
Reduction in multiple third-party registrations
Supplier Requirements:

Currently, Ford, GM, DaimlerChrysler, BMW, Fiat, PSA Peugeot-Citroen, Renault SA and Volkswagen AG, all accept ISO /TS 16949. By becoming ISO/TS 16949 certified, suppliers can gain a competitive advantage, and benefit from the improved processes and continuous improvement that is the foundation of ISO 9000 certified Quality Management Systems.

History of ISO/TS 16949

Originally published in 1999 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO/TS 16949 was developed jointly by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). The IATF consists of an international group of automotive manufacturers and national automotive associations including but not limited to DaimlerChrysler AG, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, BMW and Volkswagen.

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ISO/TS 16949:2002 Training Offerings (public or in-house workshops)

Understanding ISO/TS 16949:2002
The requirements of ISO/TS 16949 promote a process approach for the design and development, production, installation, and service of automotive products, which can result in increased quality, a reduction in variation and increased efficiency. Develop a complete appreciation for ISO/TS 16949:2002, including the process approach to quality management, and an understanding of how it is necessary and valuable to your overall business management system.

Learn the intent and requirements of the Technical Specification and its linkages to North American automotive quality core tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA and SPC) and customer requirements of Chrysler, Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp.

Coursework covers:

- The automotive process approach and its impact on current quality management systems
- Terminology and exclusion requirements
- A practical application of each clause of ISO/TS 16949:2002, how it relates to the intent of the Technical Specification and objective evidence needed for compliance
- Linkages to North American automotive quality core tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA and SPC) and customer requirements (Chrysler, Ford and GM)
- Connection of key requirements to participants' organizations
Transitioning Internal Auditors to ISO/TS 16949:2002

Learn auditing strategies and a full range of auditing skills that are crucial for success in transitioning to and auditing ISO/TS 16949. Specifically designed for automotive organizations to easily transition internal auditors from ISO/TS 16949:1999 or QS-9000 to ISO/TS 16949:2002, coursework focuses on the skills necessary to conduct successful internal quality system audits, including the automotive process approach to quality management and auditing.
Recommended for experienced internal auditors, the training uses hands-on instruction with a simulated process-based audit and documentation from an actual organization to develop and refine your knowledge and skills.

Coursework covers:

- The automotive process approach and its impact upon auditing principles and practices
- Objective evidence necessary for compliance
- Auditing application activities will include a simulated process based audit using documentation from an actual organization
-Auditing strategies and process-based auditing trails to verify compliance
-North American Automotive Quality Core Tools

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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Overview

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Overview - Afternoon Session

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Implementing the Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Reference Manual

Implementing the Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) Reference Manual

Implementing the Statistical Process Control (SPC) Reference Manual

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Overview

Layered Process Audit

Layered Process Audit - Executive Overview

Layered Process Audit Implementation Workshop Train-the-Trainer

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