AIAG Publishes New Revisions to Supply Chain Sustainability Guidance Documents
On July 27th, 2022, AIAG announced the publication of the latest revision of Automotive Industry Guiding Principles to Enhance Sustainability Performance in the Supply Chain. The Guiding Principles are based on fundamental principles of social, environmental, and governance responsibility consistent with applicable laws and international standards and they outline the expectations of automotive companies towards […]
2021 Top 10 IATF 16949 Major Nonconformities
2021 is over. Let’s take a look back at the top 10 major nonconformities identified during 3rd party IATF audits in 2021 to better understand areas of the QMS in which automotive manufacturers seem to struggle most, which will give us some insight on areas in which we need to focus to improve skills, capability, […]
New FMEA Requirements in the Ford Customer Specific Requirements (CSR)
The Ford IATF 16949 Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) were updated in November of 2021 with several important changes that became effective as of January 03, 2022, and in which there will need to be evidence of implementation for Tier-1 and sub-tier suppliers by July 1, 2022. I’ve included the entire revision table of the Ford […]
Free Whitepaper: Implementing IATF 16949 With a Consultant vs. a DIY Approach
One of the goals of every company is to create a bigger profit and avoid losses and financial mismanagement. Among other benefits IATF 16949 brings to the company, it can be one of the tools that will help companies to enhance their image and expand their market by being qualified to apply for tenders and […]