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IATF Publishes a Q&A Document on the 6th Edition Rules: Here's everything you need to know

La International Automotive Task Force (IATF) ha annunciato la pubblicazione di un documento di domande e risposte (Q&A) relativo alle Regole della 6ª Edizione, una risorsa essenziale per i professionisti e gli enti certificatori coinvolti nel settore automotive...

IATF Approves Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2024-006: IATF 16949 Revision 2

🚗 IATF Approves Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2024-006: IATF 16949 Revision 2 🚗 The IATF has officially approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2024-006, kicking off the revision process of the IATF 16949:2016 standard for quality management systems in the...

Automotive and Artificial Intelligence

🚗 Automotive and Artificial Intelligence: A Revolution on the March 🤖 The automotive industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) at multiple stages of the automotive cycle.

Ford Updates Customer Specific Requirements for PPAP - Effective 30 September 2024

Ford has updated their Customer Specific Requirements for PPAP effective 30 September 2024. The primary changes include: Acceptance of AIAG & VDA Handbook format (Sections 2.2.4 Design FMEA and 2.2.6 Process FMEA) Acceptance criteria for Heat Treated Components...

Ford Updates Links in Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949

Ford has updated some links in their Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 without changing any other requirements or the effective date. The specific updates include: Updated a training name in definition 3.15 Global Product Development System Updated...

IATF Releases Q&A Document on Rules 6th Edition in English and Simplified Chinese

The IATF has released a document providing answers to questions related to Rules 6th Edition submitted by IATF-recognised certification bodies during this transition period. The Q&A document will only be published in English and Simplified Chinese:Rules 6th...

Audit Programme Manager Position Available

International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB), one of the five oversight bureaus of the IATF, is looking for a candidate to fill the position of Program Manager - Audits. The candidate will work at the IAOB offices located at 4400 Town...

Volvo Group Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs)

Volvo Group has issued their Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016 effective July 1st 2024. The Volvo Group CSRs also include supplier scorecard and supplier code quick reference guides. Volvo Group Customer Specific Requirements...

Ford has updated their Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 and Quick Reference Guides

Ford has updated their Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 and Quick Reference Guides. The primary changes include: IATF 16949 CSRs- Clarification and updates for Certification Body notification of Q1 revocation...

ATF has revised Rules 5th Edition Sanctioned Interpretations SI 9 and SI 10

The IATF has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2024-003, Release of Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) related to Rules 5th Edition. The purpose of this Communiqué is to advise all IATF Stakeholders that the IATF has revised Rules 5th Edition Sanctioned Interpretations...