ISO/TS 16949:2002 is an automotive quality standard developed by automotive manufacturers and trade associations to replace older standards like QS-9000. It aims to establish a universally accepted set of quality management standards for the automotive industry. Some key benefits of ISO/TS 16949 include improved supplier product quality, a common quality systems approach, and compatibility with current quality improvement methodologies.

1. ISO/TS 16949:2002 BY: Ahmad Bassiouny Evelean William

2. What will be covered Definition Brainstorming Exercise Explanation The purpose and benefits Example Summary

3. Definition ISO/TS 16949:2002 is the newest automotive quality standard which was developed to be aligned with the ISO 9001:2002 standard It is a worldwide accepted standard for suppliers of automobile manufacturers

4. Brainstorming Exercise Brainstorm on how a new quality standard can benefit your company Brainstorm on the type of quality improvements that can be made in your company

5. Developers of ISO/TS 16949:2002 The ISO/TS 16949:2002 standard was developed by an ad hoc group of automotive manufacturers and their respected trade associations The goal was to develop a universally accepted set of quality management standards for the automotive industry

6. Developers of ISO/TS 16949:2002 The partnership that developed the ISO/TS 16949 standard was comprised of the following groups International Automotive Task Force (IATF) Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) With the support of the ISO technical committee ISO/TC 176

7. Development of ISO/TS 16949:2002 ISO/TS 16949:2002 is the international equivalent and combination of the following standards QS-9000 (USA) EAQF (France) VDA6 (Germany) AVSQ (Italy)

8. Development of ISO/TS 16949:2002 ISO/TS 16949:2002 was developed to be aligned with the new ISO 9001:2000 ISO/TS 16949:2002 was implemented in March 2002 to replace ISO/TS 16949:1999

9. Development of ISO/TS 16949:2002 BSI Management Systems-available at emea.bsi-global.com

10. Purpose of IATF in ISO/TS 16949 Development To develop a consensus regarding international quality requirements Develop policies and procedures to ensure worldwide consistency Provide training to support ISO/TS 16949 Establish formal liaisons to support objectives

11. Reasons for ISO/TS 16949:2002 implementation Recognized internationally There are no plans to update QS-9000, VDA6.1, EAGF, or AVSQ Suppliers are either required or encouraged to upgrade to ISO/TS:16949

12. Reasons for ISO/TS 16949:2002 Eliminates the need for multiple registrations Technical specifications compliment current quality improvement methodologies

13. QS-9000 Current plans are not to eliminate No current plans to update Has reached the end of its development life Is no longer supported by manufacturers or suppliers Will expire on December 15, 2003

14. Problems with QS-9000 Problem suppliers are able to maintain registration Does not utilize the process approach to quality management Falling credibility of certification process Is not a universally accepted certification

15. ISO/TS 16949:2002 Implementation Is not at this time an overall replacement for QS-9000 Renault and PSA strongly recommend upgrading to ISO/TS 16949 Ford, GM, and DaimlerChrysler currently recognize ISO/TS 16949:2002 Ford, GM, and DaimlerChrysler will replace QS-9000 with ISO/TS 16949

16. ISO/TS 16949:2002 VS QS-9000 More demanding than QS-9000 by requiring Senior management involvement Product realization Analysis and improvement Supplier development Organizational performance

17. Goals of ISO/TS:16949 Continual improvement Defect prevention Reduction of variation Reduction of waste in the supply chain

18. ISO/TS 16949:2002 Requirements A focus on continual improvement Customer satisfaction requirements Preventative action process Improved employee training requirements

19. ISO/TS 16949:2002 Requirements Required communication with suppliers and customers to assure quality Improved employee quality responsibilities

20. ISO/TS 16949:2002 Requirements Includes detailed, sector specific requirements for Employee competence Awareness and training Design and development Production and service provisions Control of monitoring and measuring devices Measurement, analysis, and improvement

21. Benefits of ISO/TS 16949:2002 Improved supplier product Improved process quality Improved global sourcing confidence Common, consistent quality systems approach

22. Example Wescast Industries earned ISO/TS 16949 certification Certified for all five of its Ontario manufacturing facilities Recognizes commitment to quality and customer requirements Significant to customers Will increase global presence

23. Summary ISO/TS 16949 is clearly the superior certification due to Worldwide acceptance Only one necessary certification Support from both suppliers and manufacturers

24. Summary Cont. Compatibility with current quality improvement philosophies Improved focus on senior management development, employee involvement, and customer significance Enhanced certification requirements Focus on processes