Understanding IATF’s Update on the New Auditor Training and Evaluation Process
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has announced significant updates to its New Auditor Training and Evaluation Process. These changes are set to take effect in January 2025 and will apply exclusively to initial new auditor qualifications. Alignment with Rules 6th Edition A primary driver for these changes is the recent release of the IATF[…]
Staying updated on evolving QA & PPAP regulations in 2024
Regulatory changes are always on the scope for the manufacturing industry. While it may seem demanding to stay on the line with each necessity specified according to every particular sector, doing so leads to the path of excellence. Given that circumstance, we enlisted major QA & PPAP regulations evolving in 2024 that you have to[…]
Mastering the IATF 16949: A Supplier Quality Engineer’s Toolkit
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949 standard serves as the cornerstone for quality management in the automotive supply chain. As a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), understanding and implementing its principles is vital to ensuring your supplier’s parts consistently meet the high standards demanded by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Customer Focus: The Driving Force of[…]
What are the biggest challenges for manufacturers to comply with IATF?
Analyzing a supplier's performance in manufacturing involves evaluating various aspects of their operations and measuring how well they meet your requirements and expectations towards having them comply with IATF. Given that circumstance, here are some critical steps to follow: Identify performance metrics: The first step is to define the metrics that will be used to[...]
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