IATF 16949:2016 is a quality management system standard for the automotive industry that replaces ISO/TS 16949:2009. It establishes requirements to ensure products constantly meet customer requirements and quality is improved. Certification to IATF 16949:2016 increases production efficiency, ensures quality for the automotive industry, and enables companies to supply the automotive industry. The standard has expanded documentation requirements compared to the previous version, including a quality manual, procedures, processes, flow charts, exhibits, work instructions, plans, forms, and an audit checklist.