IATF 16949:2016 will fully respect ISO 9001:2015 structure and requirements. IATF 16949:2016 is not a stand-alone quality management standard, but is implemented as a supplement to, and in conjunction with, ISO 9001:2015. The International Automotive Task Force, IATF, has developed its own unique and proprietary registration process and requirements for organization registration, and conducts its own qualifying of certification bodies/registrars and their auditors.The primary focus of the IATF 16949 standard is the development of a Quality Management System that provides for continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. The standard, combined with applicable Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR’s), define the QMS requirements for automotive production, service and/or accessory parts.
ISO 9001 is the internationally accepted quality management system, which will help the organization to drive systematic way of quality management. The purpose of ISO 9001 is to facilitate international trade by providing a single standard that is recognized and respected globally, ISO 9001 certification is suitable for all sizes and types of organizations and is well established around the world as an invaluable Quality Management System standard. Quality management systems optimize production processes/services, increase efficiency and reduce costs.The ISO 9001 certificate indicates the organization’s adherence to quality management practices and minimizes the potential risk to customers. These good practices are compiled into a set of standardized requirements for a quality management system for your organization. ISO 9001:2015 is important because of its international acceptance. It is recognized in more than 120 countries and is the logical choice for any organization involved in international business or committed to quality. Quality management provides framework which assures products and services satisfy the customer’s quality requirements and comply with all the regulations applicable to those products or services.
ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders. The ISO 14001 Environmental management system (EMS) refers to the management of an organization’s environmental programs in a comprehensive, systematic, planned and documented manner.It includes the organizational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing and maintaining policy for environmental protection. Environmental management systems certification enables an organization to demonstrate its commitment to the environment. The standard provides guidance on how to manage the environmental aspects of your business activities more effectively, while taking into consideration environmental protection, pollution prevention and socio-economic needs.
ISO 45001 is an International Standard that specifies requirements for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, with guidance for its use, to enable an organisation to proactively improve its OH&S performance in preventing injury and ill-health. ISO 45001 is an ISO standard for management systems of occupational health and safety (OH&S), published in March 2018. The standard is based on OHSAS 18001, conventions and guidelines of the International Labour Organization including ILO OSH 2001, and national standards.Organizations that implement ISO 45001 have a clear management structure with defined authority and responsibility, clear objectives for improvement, with measurable results and a structured approach to risk assessment. This includes the monitoring of health and safety management failures, auditing of performance and review of policies and objectives.
ISO 13485:2016 specifies requirements for a quality management system that can be used by an organization involved in one or more stages of the life-cycle of a medical device, including design and development, production, storage and distribution, installation, servicing, final decommissioning, disposal of medical devices.ISO 13485:2016 can also be used by suppliers or other external parties providing product like raw materials, components, subassemblies, medical devices, sterilization services, calibration services, distribution services, maintenance services. The supplier or external party can voluntarily choose to conform to the requirements of this International Standard or can be required by contract to conform.
ISO 27001:2013 is the internationally recognised best practice framework for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It is one of the most popular information security standards worldwide.ISO 27001 (formally known as ISO/IEC 27001:2005) is a specification for an information security management system (ISMS). An ISMS is a framework of policies and procedures that includes all legal, physical and technical controls involved in an organization’s information risk management processes. According to its documentation, ISO 27001 was developed to provide a model for establishing, maintaining and improving an information security management system. ISO 27001 uses a top down, risk-based approach and is technology-neutral.
ISO 28000:2007 specifies the requirements for a security management system, including those aspects critical to security assurance of the supply chain. Security management is linked to many other aspects of business management. Aspects include all activities controlled or influenced by organizations that impact on supply chain security. These other aspects should be considered directly, where and when they have an impact on security management, including transporting these goods along the supply chain.
The ISO 22001 family of International Standards addresses food safety management. ISO 22001 standard specifies requirements for a food safety management system where an organization in the food chain needs to demonstrate its ability to control food safety hazards in order to ensure that food is safe at the time of human consumption. This International Standard specifies requirements to enable an organization. All requirements of this International Standard are generic and are intended to be applicable to all organizations in the food chain regardless of size and complexity.This includes organizations directly or indirectly involved in one or more steps of the food chain. Organizations that are directly involved include, but are not limited to, feed producers, harvesters, farmers, producers of ingredients, food manufacturers, retailers, food services, catering services, organizations providing cleaning and sanitation services, transportation, storage and distribution services.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are better known by the acronym MSME. MSMEs are the backbone of the Indian economy. Silently operating in different areas across the country, more than 6 crore MSMEs have a crucial role to play in building a stronger and self-reliant India. These small economic engines have a huge impact on the country’s GDP. MSMEs contribute a staggering 30% to the country’s GDP, and around 45% of the manufacturing output, and approximately 48% of the country’s exports. Additionally, more than 11 crore people are employed in the MSME sector. They’re rightly referred to as the ‘Backbone of the country.’
MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification
MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification is an extensive drive to create awareness amongst MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate and incentivise them for ZED Certification while also encouraging them to become MSME Champions
Addressing the nation on India’s 68th Independence Day, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi urged the industry, especially the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of India, to manufacture goods in the country with “zero defects” and to ensure that the goods have “zero effect” on the environment.
“We should manufacture goods in such a way that they carry zero defect and that our exported goods are never returned to us. We should manufacture goods with zero effect that they should not have a negative impact on the environment”.
ISO 50001 is a voluntary international standard. It applies to organisations of any size, and provides requirements for establishing, managing and improving their energy consumption and efficiency. ISO 50001 is designed to be compatible and harmonised with other system standards, such as ISO 14001 for environmental management systems and ISO 9001 for quality management systems. It is therefore ideal for integrating into existing management systems and processes such as environmental, and health and safety.
VDA 6.3 is an excellent tool for process audits within the automotive industry acting as a guideline for performing audits. It provides information on the significance and application scope of a process audit over the entire product realization cycle in both manufacturing and services It defines the audit process, the criteria for evaluation of the process audit results and the requirements of the processes. At the heart of the standard, each step in the process is modelled with six links and is governed by the Deming Loop – Plan Do Check Act. There are three grades that an organisation can reach under VDA 6.3 – A, B & C. This means that an organisation can pass the audit but still have scope for further improvement.
A customer audit is a detailed review of how your company is perceived by its customers, a review of each customer’s needs, and an evaluation of the role your company is playing in each of your customer’s businesses. Most B2B firms audit all of their customers. Some companies with very large customer bases, audit their valuable and high-potential customers, or audit a random sample of customers and use that information to classify similar customers.
A process audit is a highly focused inspection of internal systems, processes and organizations. Process audits are more than just product tracing, sampling and measurements. The purpose of process audits is to limit the assessment focus to specific procedures, routines or specifications used in a designated business area, unit or department. Many people assume that process and system audits are identical, but they are quite different.
A product audit — often referred to as a quality audit — is an inspection of a final product before delivering it to a supplier or a customer. Any company, including small businesses, should conduct regular product audits, as they help improve quality, increase profitability and enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
A supplier audit is a tailor-made programme that assesses a supplier’s quality systems, as well as its workplace environment and ability to meet standards set by either the client or TÜV SÜD. A food supplier audit can ensure that your vendors and suppliers are able to undertake and act upon your specific requirements.
- Visit your organization
- Discuss with your top management and appoint MR
- Understand your company needs and expectation
- Analysis companies infrastructure including man power and valued clients
- Arrange for conducting Internal audit/MRM and closing NCs
- Study the process and interact with your people
- Data collection, analysis and reporting
- Document the process
- Implement and verify the process
- Employee training and skills development
- Call for stage1 audit and closing NCs
- Call for certification audit
- Closing NCs and arrange for certificate
- Surveillance audit and re-certification support