Video 1: Introductiong to IATF 16949-2016
About this lesson
This lesson provides a comprehensive introduction to IATF 16949:2016, the global automotive quality management system standard. You will learn about the role of the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), its mission to harmonize automotive QMS requirements, and how IATF 16949 builds upon ISO 9001:2015 with additional automotive-specific requirements and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).
The session explains the scope of the standard, its strict applicability to the automotive supply chain (cars, buses, trucks, and motorcycles), and why certification is essential for maintaining business within the automotive sector. It also introduces key concepts such as the PDCA cycle, process-based thinking, Turtle Diagrams, risk management, audit structure, and employee responsibilities in maintaining compliance and driving continual improvement.