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Difference Between ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 Clauses: A Complete Clause-by-Clause Comparison

02/09/2025 by mksharma

ISO 9001:2015 defines the fundamental quality management system requirements for all organizations. It was prepared and managed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). IATF 16949 is an automotive QMS standard along with applicable customer-specific requirements. It was developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). However, IATF 16949 is not a stand-alone standard, but … Read more

Internal Audit Checklists as per IATF 16949

24/08/202515/02/2025 by mksharma

Boost your automotive quality management system with our Internal Audit Checklists designed as per IATF 16949. These department-wise checklists—covering Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchase, Stores, Marketing, Top Management, HR, and NPD—help auditors evaluate compliance with every clause, from auditor competence to risk-based auditing. They provide a systematic approach to streamline audits, eliminate nonconformities, and drive continual … Read more

Continual improvement process a mandatory requirement for IATF 16949

16/07/202523/01/2025 by mksharma

Purpose: This process is applicable to establish and maintain a system for continual improvement of the Quality Management System (Product/Process/Documented System) and its effective implementation throughout the organization. Process Owner: Management Representative Process Description for Continual Improvement: Identification of improvement opportunities: This is done in a variety of ways as under Quality objectives: Management review … Read more

IATF 16949 Clauses and Requirements

24/08/202525/11/2024 by mksharma

In the automotive industry, quality and customer satisfaction are very important. To achieve this, companies follow IATF 16949:2016, a global quality management standard created by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF). This standard is based on ISO 9001:2015 but includes additional requirements specifically tailored for the automotive sector. There are 10 IATF 16949 Clauses in … Read more

Quality Objectives in the manufacturing industry

25/06/202505/10/2024 by mksharma

Quality Objectives (KPI): Quality objectives are the SMART goals for enhancing customer satisfaction and are relevant to the company’s quality policy. Quality objectives are defined when establishing the quality management system or during management review. It is also called a KPI (Key Performance Indicator). Each department should define its KPI. List of the Quality Objectives … Read more

New management review check points as per IATF standard

20/06/202523/07/2024 by mksharma

Management review of the organization’s QMS at planned intervals will be done by top management. Management review is done to ensure the continuing suitability, adequacy, effectiveness and alignment with the strategic direction of the organization. Input/checkpoints to be discussed during MRM: Below is the IATF Management Review Checklist: 1. Status of actions from previous management … Read more

How to close IATF audit NC | IATF Non-Conformities

02/07/202527/01/2024 by mksharma

To close IATF non-conformities received from the IATF auditor, upload the JSON file in the NC Cara portal. CARA in IATF is the Common Audit Report Application. This is the application on the IATF Global oversight website. There are 7 steps for closing the IATF non-conformity on the NC CARA portal. 7 steps to close … Read more

Latest Mandatory procedures as per IATF 16949

18/02/202524/01/2024 by mksharma

List of mandatory procedures for IATF 16949: IATF 16949:2016 is the latest version of IATF 16949. There are 21 documented mandatory processes and 282 ‘Shall Requirements’ in IATF 16949. Below are the IATF mandatory procedures. Process Description Clause No Product Safety 4.4.1.2 Calibration 7.1.5.2.1 Competence Training 7.2.1 Internal Auditor Competency 7.2.3 Employee Motivation 7.3.2 Engineering … Read more

What are the new QMS Principles of IATF-16949?

05/06/202518/10/2023 by mksharma

Quality Management Principles: QMS principles are a set of fundamental beliefs, norms, rules and values that are accepted as fine and can be used as a basis for quality management. The principles can be used as a foundation to guide an organization’s performance improvement. They were developed and updated by experts of ISO/TC 176, which … Read more