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| What
is TS 16949 ? |
The
result of the IATF's effort is the TS 16949 specification. TS
16949 forms the requirements or the application of ISO 9001 for
automotive production and relevant service part organizations.
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| Who
are the IATF ? |
The
IATF is an ad hoc group of OEM's and automotive trade associations
whose common goal is to improve the quality of products to automotive
customers worldwide. IATF members include the Big 3, along with
Fiat, Citroen, VW, Renault and national automotive trade associations
from the US, Germany, UK, Italy and France. Additionally, the
Japanese vehicle association, JAMA, has been involved with the
IATF's efforts to develop TS 16949.
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| TS
16949 Internal Auditor Training |
Auditing is critical to ensure compliance and find out the gaps.
It maximizes the benefits of
implementing TS
16949
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Effective
auditing is a
highly specialized skill and IQMS trains key personnel from your
organization to be successful internal auditors.
Training
Topics
- The
requirements of TS 16949
- Auditing
techniques compatible with TS 16949.
- How
to plan, perform and report on an audit
- How
to take corrective action.
- Architecture
of the TS 16949 Documentation.
- Preparation
of Checklists
- Nonconformities – Major
and Minor
- Seeking
Objective Evidence Through Documentation
Learning
Outcomes
- Better
understanding of the TS 16949 Requirements
- Learn
how to Conduct Internal Audits.
- Audit
Process and Cycle.
- Tips
for Effective Auditing.
- Preparing
and Using Checklist.
- How
to Seek Objective Evidence.
- Hands-on/Practical
Experience.
- Internal
Auditor Certificate (upon successful completion).
Benefits
to Your Business
- Identify
opportunities for improvement.
- High
quality auditing will ensure that your organization is
always compliant
with the necessary requirements of TS 16949.
- Each
participant will receive a seminar manual and a team
breakout
workbook that includes case studies.
- A guide
on "how to" audit TS 16949 elements
and the objective
evidence required will be taught and provided for participants.
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| TS
16949 Pre- Assessments / Gap Analysis |
We will conduct a third party assessment/audit (gap analysis)
of your existing Quality Assurance (Control) Systems which will
determine the level of compliance of your facility to quality standards
such as TS 16949, ISO 9000 and HAACCP.
We
will conduct an assessment on the current quality system
and general condition of the company. This will include interviewing
key personnel in each department or area. For example, this
may include the management team, team leaders, supervisors,
office
staff, operators, etc…
The assessment will entail the investigation and assessment
of existing quality system elements as they apply to the applicable
standard.
It is a comprehensive review of a company's quality systems
and procedures. Non-compliance's to the standard are noted, and
a report issued.
It will also include some general questions to determine the
overall condition of the company. For example, questions to determine
some of the strengths and weaknesses (opportunities for improvement)
of the organization. This will help us identify any barriers
that may prevent you from obtaining your goal of Registration.
The responses will be summarized and reports will be issued
(including recommendations) and reviewed with the management
team.
The information gathered here will be used to develop your implementation
and action plans.
Again, our auditors will provide you with a detailed written
report and recommendations for improvements.
A needs assessment is an ideal way to start a quality system
implementation program or to ensure your company is in the position
to successfully pass a registration audit.
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| TS
16949 Implementation Process |
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Management
Commitment and Support.
-
TS 16949
Audit/Assessment (Gap Analysis).
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Development
of an Implementation Plan.
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Provide Awareness
Training to all employees.
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Allocate
Resources that will be necessary to develop and implement
the system
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Prepare Quality
System Documentation - Tier 1, 2, 3 documents (Quality Manual,
Quality System Procedures, Work Instructions and Quality
Records/Forms).
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Determine
Training Needs of Employees - Job and Employee Skill Matrix
(ie. overview of new system, internal auditing, problem solving,
teamwork, etc...).
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Implement
the New System.
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Conduct Internal
Audits.
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Take Corrective
Actions, if necessary.
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Re-Audit/Follow-up,
if necessary.
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Registrar
Audit Preparation/Training
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Registration
Application.
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Registration
Audit.
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Registration
Certificate Issued.
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Maintain,
Improve and Innovate the System.
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| TS
19949 Documentation |
Documentation plays an important
part of a Quality Management System.
We can help you with every level
of documention:
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We can write
the documents for you.
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We can
provide templates so you can write them on your own.
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We can
review your current documentation for compliance
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We can
review your current documentation for opportunities for
improvement.
Documentation requirements are
usually divided in four Tiers:
What is a Quality Manual?
A Quality Manual
is the statement of the organization's quality policy and describing
the quality system of an organization. It is usually written
by managers from top level management and the quality department.
What is a Procedure?
Procedures define activities
at the departmental level and written by department supervisors.
They are usually referred to in a quality system, as a "written" procedure
or a "documented" procedure. Procedures should ideally
be organized into the ISO 9001 outline structure, indicating
the TS 16949 clause under which they fall, though is not a
TS 16949 requirement.
What is a Work Instruction?
Work instructions describe
how work is accomplished, it is 100% of how to complete a specific
task or operation, and are usually written by the operators
and trainers.
What are Records?
Quality records provide
the backbone of the quality system.
Quality records consist of all
forms, or controlled documents and quality records (hard
copy and electronic) necessary for the quality system to
operate.
Quality records usually consist
of all completed forms and charts.
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| TS
16949 Consulting |
IQMS is
a management-consulting firm designed to create value for manufacturers
and product developers.
Our
clients include organizations from the industrial and consumer
products, service and medical device sectors. Providing training
and hands-on consulting services in the areas of TS 16949,
lean manufacturing, six sigma, and world class manufacturing
and design; we can help you achieve lower costs, improved productivity,
and improved time-to-market.
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