The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) developed IATF 16949 to align automotive suppliers worldwide under a common Quality Management System framework.
It applies to manufacturers, OEM suppliers, and tier-level vendors involved in automotive design, production, parts, assemblies, and service components.
Key Focus Areas:
✅ Defect prevention
✅ Process efficiency
✅ Product safety
✅ Continuous improvement
✅ Customer-specific requirements (CSR)