What are the main differences between IATF 16949 and ISO 9001?
ISO 9001 is a general standard, applicable for all industries/sectors, from agriculture to manufacturing, and it is maintained by ISO. When talking about IATF 16949, the situation is completely different: this standard is maintained by the International Automotive Task Force, including membership from Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corp, PSA Peugeot Citroen and Renault, and other contributors, being specifically applicable for automotive parts producers. But even with this segregation, IATF 16949 is, in a way, an extension of ISO 9001, being built on the same foundation. Therefore, a company in the automotive sector will have to implement both ISO 9001 requirements and IATF 16949-specific requirements (also including customer-specific requirements – specific requirements of car makers and other suppliers). In this article, you will learn more about the differences and connections between ISO 9001 and IATF 16949. IATF 16949 structure The IATF 16949 struc...