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Who should implement IATF 16949
I wonder how the IATF standard can affect suppliers to the automotive industry if: -
How much time is needed before IATF 16949 certification
Is it up to the certifying body to decided how long you must operate under IATF 16949 prior to initial certification? If so what is the typical / recommended time to collect data to show compliance? -
Efficiency and effectiveness of the processes
Hi, we just completed out IATF audit with BVC. One of the minor NC's issued was for not having a measure of effectiveness and efficiency for everything we had defined in our quality policy manual as a "process". From our TS system we had many "processes maps" that formulated the basis of the audit plan. Our lead auditor stated that for each "process we had defined" that we needed a "measure of effectiveness and efficiency" in accordance with 9.3.2.1 Mgt. Review. As a group we are having a difficult time in make a clear separation between "process" and "procedure". By count there are 21 places in the standard that state the "organization shall have a documented process", but if we define all 21 as processes that define our business, do we need all eight measures in 4.4.1? Can we define the processes of our operation and those are what we review in management review? I have searched a variety of forums but have not been able to see any clear direction of how to proceed. We are stuck on the clear line between process and procedure and how to separate. Your thoughts and advice would be appreciated! -
Product safety in plastic part manufacturing
I would like to ask you, how should we handle the Product safety requirement if our delivered plastic parts has not safety characteristics mentioned on the 2D drawing? In this case, the standard requirements are not applicable? We have only special characteristics, without any safety characteristics.