Articles #Comprehensive Guide to Mandatory Documents Required by IATF 16949:2016

IATF 16949:2016 is a global standard developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) specifically for the automotive sector's quality management systems (QMS). It supplements ISO 9001 by focusing on the automotive industry's quality expectations, ensuring continuous improvement, defect prevention, and reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. To meet IATF 16949:2016 certification requirements, organizations must prepare a set of mandatory documents demonstrating compliance with the standard's requirements. This guide outlines the essential documents necessary to comply with IATF 16949:2016, along with a brief description of each.