Benefits:
- Simplified language and a common structure of terms
- Emphasis on defect prevention
- Support for continual improvement
- Automotive industry-specific requirements and tools
- Reduced supply chain variation and waste
Ensures a uniform level of information security among car manufacturers, service providers and suppliers
A dedicated online platform enables the exchange of information security assessment results within the automotive sector
Protects data by ensuring integrity and availability in automotive business processes, including manufacturing
What are the benefits of TISAX?
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An audit against IATF 16949 and TISAX from SGS will help your organization to stand out from the crowd by supporting you to improve product quality, reduce waste and prevent defects.
In addition, we offer a range of training services:
• AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook Training Course
• APQP 2nd Edition Executive Overview Training Course
• APQP 2nd Edition Training Course
• IATF 16949 Automotive QMS Introduction eLearning Training Course
• IATF 16949 Automotive QMS Lead Auditor Training Course – Module 1 Introduction
• IATF 16949 Automotive QMS Lead Auditor Training Course – Module 2 Internal Auditing
• IATF 16949 Automotive QMS Lead Auditor Training Course – Module 3 Core Tools
Why SGS India for IATF & TISAX certification?
According to the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), the global automotive industry is changing thanks to new technologies, including electric and connected vehicles, and shared-ownership schemes.
Key industry findings
Our analysis indicated that the riskiest events revolved around
product quality and customer satisfaction, including:
Skyrocket your automotive business with International Automotive Task Force (IATF 16494) certification
Changing markets require changing dynamics
Be an accomplice to the sustainable technology
Move in the direction of evolving customer needs
Gain an edge over your competition
Our methodology identifies the top-five industry pain points. Our technical and industry experts then map each point to the most likely event that can negatively affect operations. These events allow us to identify the risk level of the four main impact areas of an organization. This diagram highlights this process and identifies legal considerations as the highest risk factor
IATF 16949 was developed by the IATF, an ad hoc group of automotive manufacturers and their respective national automotive industry associations.
The standard better defines quality management system (QMS) requirements for automotive industry organizations, including those involved in production, service or accessory parts.
It aligns with and refers to ISO 9001. The IATF maintains strong cooperation with ISO by continuing liaison committee status, ensuring continued alignment with ISO 9001
- Ensure organization-wide support and commitment, including leadership team, employees and supply chain
- Regularly engage your leadership team and interested parties
- Compare your existing systems with the new requirements
- Obtain supply chain and interested parties’ feedback on current systems
- Create an implementation team
- Define roles, responsibilities and schedules
- Start with the basic principles
- Use training and incentives to encourage employee involvement
- Support your supply chain to certify in IATF 16949
- Regularly review the system to ensure continual improvement
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Discover how SGS's IATF and TISAX® certifications can transform your operations.
Understand how IATF 16949, TISAX can help you bolster your Automotive supply chain management
Simplified language and common structure:
IATF 16949 uses clear, concise language and a standardized structure, making it easier to understand and implement.
Emphasis on defect prevention:
The standard focuses on preventing defects rather than detecting and correcting them, leading to improved product quality and customer satisfaction.
Support for continual improvement:
IATF 16949 encourages organizations to continually improve their processes, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Industry-specific requirements and tools:
The standard includes specific requirements and tools tailored to the automotive industry, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Benefits of IATF
Reduced supply chain variation and waste:
Implementing IATF 16949 can help reduce variation and waste in the supply chain, leading to cost savings and improved efficiency.
SGS is a leading provider of certification, testing, inspection, and verification services, including IATF 16949 certification. Our team of experts can help you understand the requirements of IATF 16949 and guide you through the certification process. We offer training, gap analysis, and auditing services to ensure your organization meets the standard's requirements. With SGS as your partner, you can achieve IATF 16949 certification and gain a competitive advantage in the automotive industry.
How SGS can help you:
What is IATF?
IATF 16949 is a quality management standard developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) to ensure quality and consistency in the automotive industry. It defines the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS) specifically for automotive-related products, including production, service, and accessory parts. This standard aligns with and references ISO 9001, providing a framework for organizations to meet customer requirements and regulatory standards.
Discover how Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX®) Certification can safeguard your data
What is TISAX®
TISAX® is the leading automotive industry information security initiative. It helps to protect data by ensuring integrity and availability in automotive business processes, including manufacturing. TISAX® is based on the Information Security Assessment (ISA) developed by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and Volkswagen. The catalog includes criteria for assessing the information security of automotive supply chain organizations based on ISO/IEC 27001 (information security management systems) and ISO/IEC 27002 (information security controls) but has additional requirements.
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SGS India Private Limited, 4B, Adi Shankaracharya Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400083, India