Being efficient and effective in the current industrial era is not an option anymore but a mandatory requirement. ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 gives the competitive advantage to the organizations around the world to build a strong Quality Management System and achieve customer satisfaction. In Canada, manufacturing and automotive organizations are working hard to achieve operational excellence. Operational excellence has become non-negotiable requirement that can be achieved through high quality standard. From OEM to the end tier suppliers either in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Ontario- All of them have comply with customer, regulatory and all other stakeholders’ requirement for long-term success.
To build an effective Quality Management System, the right ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 Consultant plays a vital role. Kadmar Consultants provides services that helps organizations in achieving operational excellence through the correct implementation of the Quality Management System. We help organizations design, build, and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) that meets the international standards and help organizations to reduce Cost of Poor Quality and increase Original Equipment Efficiency (OEE). We just don’t help organizations in getting certification but help in building a robust system that will sustain its presence for decades.
ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 are both Quality Management System standard and are complementary to one another. Both being international standard built on the same Quality Management Principle serves different purpose.
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001:2015 is the international Quality Management System standard that is applicable to all the manufacturing and service organizations. It is developed on Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle and emphasizes on risk-based thinking, and process improvement. Customer satisfaction is the key requirement of the standard.
Organizations that are certified to ISO 9001 demonstrate their unique ability to consistently deliver products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
IATF 16949
IATF 16949 is the automotive standard developed by International Automotive Task Force. Developed on the same principles of Quality Management System but has automotive industry requirements integrated into it such as Customer Specific Requirements, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, Traceability, Supplier Management and warranty control
IATF 16949 certification is one of the mandatory requirements for Automotive suppliers.
ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 standards Implementation needs the right expertise and skillset. If the system is implemented in correct and effective manner it can set a benchmark for operational excellence and open the door for new businesses. Otherwise, it can just serve the purpose of paper requirement Kadmar consultant in Canada helps organizations around the clock to ensure the Quality Management System is effectively implemented. We have strong understanding of the Canadian industry requirements, OEM customer requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
The vary first step we take in designing a Quality Management System is to analyze the gap in the current system as per the standard requirement. Step 2 is to develop the system based on the standard framework. The system developed should be reflected in the documents for both ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 such as Quality Manuals containing Quality Scope and Policy, Process Flow Diagrams and Maps, Work Instructions, Corrective Action Reports, Internal Audit Procedures etc. the 3rd important step is training. If employees are not aware of their responsibilities, roles and ownership in the system, the system will not be followed and effective regardless of if it got implemented well. Employee Training and Internal Audits validates the effectiveness of the Quality Management System. We provide workshops on quality tools (like 8D, FMEA, and Control Plans) and conduct internal audits to verify compliance before the official audit.
We work closely with certification bodies in Canada to ensure you are fully prepared for your Stage 1 and Stage 2 certification audits — minimizing non-conformities and ensuring faster approval.
A good consultants carry all the below skillsets.
We serve all the regions; Ontario: Toronto, London, Windsor, Cambridge, and Hamilton — the heart of the automotive industry. Quebec: Montreal and Laval for manufacturing and precision engineering firms. Alberta & British Columbia: Oil, gas, and energy suppliers expanding into ISO certification.
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If you’re preparing for IATF 16949 certification, don’t go in blind. We build businesses and help them grow. We make sure Quality Management System is embedded in the organization that helps operational excellence. IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015 is not just a paper document but a living standard.