IATF 16949 - Automotive Industry
Organizations within the automotive sector are under increasing pressure to comply with industry standards. Jointly developed by Chrysler, Ford and General Motors, IATF 16949 is based on ISO 9001 but specifically focused on fundamental quality requirements common to auto manufacturers and suppliers.
The guidelines set forth directly affect more than 14,000 "tier one" suppliers of automotive parts, materials and services worldwide. An organization can be certified by a 3rd party certification body or registrar if they are an approved automotive supplier.