The document discusses the upcoming changes to the IATF 16949 standard, which will be published in October 2016. Some key points:
- IATF 16949:2016 will supersede ISO/TS 16949:2009 as the automotive quality management system standard.
- Organizations certified to ISO/TS 16949:2009 will need to successfully transition to IATF 16949:2016 by September 2018.
- IATF 16949:2016 will be aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and implemented as a supplement to that standard. It will include additional automotive industry requirements.