QS/TS 16949 is an enhanced version of ISO 9000 that reflects the needs of the automotive industry. The title is indicative of the current transition status from QS 9000 to TS 16949. This certification is required for all first-tier suppliers of the Big Three automakers.
The goal of ISO TS 16949 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.
This specification together with applicable customer-specific requirements, defines the fundamental quality management system requirements for those subscribing to it.It is intended to avoid multiple certification audits and provide a common approach to a quality management system for automotive production and relevant service part organizations. It can be applied throughout the automotive supply chain.
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