IATF Certification for the automotive industry has become one of the priority objectives for companies in the sector. Following the publication of the IATF 16949 standard, which is specific to the automotive industry and establishes the requirements for quality control systems, obtaining the seal is essential for growth.
In fact, more and more manufacturers only sign agreements with companies that have this accreditation. That is why it is of paramount importance to work hard to obtain it.
At MESbook we have made a strong commitment to quality control in industries, since the fact of renouncing the establishment of a system of this type, and therefore the obtaining of certificates, is to move towards stagnation and even the disappearance of the project.
Therefore, we invite you to read this article so that you can learn first-hand what this IATF Certification is and how you can obtain it thanks to our quality control module, which is undoubtedly the most complete tool currently available.
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What is an IATF audit?
The IATF audit is the inspection and verification of compliance with the requirements of the standard in a company aspiring to obtain IATF Certification for the automotive industry.
A procedure of this caliber is not easy to overcome. In order to comply with IATF 16949, it is first necessary to know the technical requirements and then to be able to adapt the current processes to the new requirements.
Among other things, it is also essential to keep abreast of the various changes affecting ISO standards related to the sector, such as ISO 9001:2015, which is also mandatory to obtain the seal.
Therefore, we must have a specific software that allows us to ensure the state of our industry based on these requirements and implement the appropriate system to reach our goal. Thanks to MESbook' s Total Quality Management module, this will be easier,
We will be able, among other things, to establish control in the 3 dimensions of the quality assurance value chain:
- PRE-TRANSACTIONAL
Traceability of preventive measures for product and process quality assurance.
- TRANSACTIONAL
Traceability of the execution of the control plans to ensure compliance with the preventive plans designed and execution of the necessary corrective plans towards the Pre-Transactional.
- POST-TRANSACTIONAL
Traceability downstream of the results obtained and execution of the necessary improvement plans towards Pre-transactional and Transactional.
Objectives of this audit in the automotive industry
Beyond the ultimate goal of obtaining IATF Certification for the automotive industry, the truth is that this audit has a clear objective, which is none other than to ensure that the company has everything necessary to generate a system of continuous improvement.
This certifies that the methods and processes used are certified in accordance with the standard. Among other things, this guarantees process optimization, waste reduction or improved results in all areas that affect the performance of our industry.
Thanks to the constant control of the quality system, we will be giving our customers and suppliers enormous security and, of course, we will optimize every single process.
That is why by using the MESbook system, we will not only be able to obtain the certifications, but we will also be opening the door to new agreements with companies or entities that only work with guarantees such as those of the IATF.
Ventajas de la certificación IATF 16949
By adapting our company's processes according to the IATF Certification for the automotive industry , we will obtain important benefits that will have a direct impact on our immediate results.
Remember that you can get it thanks to the Total Quality Management module of MESbook, and among other things you will be able to obtain:
- The possibility of only needing a single audit to obtain the certificate, thanks to the control of each of the parameters required to pass it.
- Guarantee the confidence of high-level clients who require such certification to sign new agreements.
- Optimize costs in the automotive industry by not depending on third parties to manage the company's quality control.
- Improved process control and performance through compliance with current standards.
- Increase the quality of the results in the production chain, as well as the control of raw materials, energy costs or personnel management.
There are many positive aspects that you can obtain by implementing a software like MESbook in your industry. Beyond the quality control module, our proposal allows you to fully manage every aspect of a factory's operation in real time.
We have been working in this field for more than 20 years and we know perfectly both the needs of the sector and the difficulties to be faced.
That is why we invite you to try our services and we will be happy to show you through a demo all that MESbook can do for your company.
Customer Success Management Director
Arturo Torres
Industrial Engineer with more than 27 years of experience in different sectors as Director of Operations, Supply Chain, Processes and Quality. Lecturer in institutions such as the Chamber of Commerce and the General Council of Industrial Technical Engineering of Spain.
