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The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) is constantly reviewing the impact of the coronavirus 2019-nCoV on the IATF 16949 certification scheme. First and foremost, our top priority is the safety, and well-being of everyone involved in the IATF 16949 scheme. The impact on the global economy and, in particular, on the automotive industry is unprecedented. Each day brings new developments and we want to assure you that the IATF leadership continues to both monitor and address all the emerging situations regionally and globally as they occur.

The IATF is in close communication and is working together to assess the next steps to be implemented from our contingency plan(s) and the IATF will make frequent updates to these extraordinary waivers as needed.

IAOB Red Supplier Coaching
10 July 2023

The IAOB is launching a voluntary Red Supplier Coaching Program.

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Small Supplier Certification Sponsorships
24 April 2023

The IAOB will be sponsoring the cost of the initial audit time for some small suppliers. Eligible organizations can complete the online application.

Supplier Form CB Reimbursement Form
IAOB Sponsored AIAG Trainings
24 April 2023

IAOB is offering sponsorship of AIAG training for your organization’s suppliers that are not meeting the customer requirements in quality and delivery.

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Transfer of Red Suppliers from IATF KPI Hub to IATF CMS

14 April 2023

The IAOB has issued an updated letter with more information on this subject.

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Southern Automotive Quality Summit

3 March 2023

The IAOB's James Bruin to present at the SAQS Event on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023.

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2022 IAOB CB Award Program Results

5 October 2022

The IAOB would like to congratulate the 2022 Gold-level Certification Bodies, including their staff and auditors.

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IAOB CB Contingency Planning Letter

28 February 2022

The IAOB is requesting that all CB's inquire about their client's contingency planning, updated from February 17.

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COVID-19 Rev 7 & CB Communique

1 February 2022

The IATF has published Revision 7 of the IATF Measures Coronavirus Pandemic COVID-19 document.

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2021 IAOB CB Award Program Results

6 October 2021

The IAOB would like to congratulate the 2021 Gold-level Certification Bodies, including their staff and auditors.

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IAOB Piloted IATF Initiatives

Data Analytics also known as “Red Supplier”

This initiative aligns supplier performance to OEMs with certification and allows the IATF to communicate supplier status (i.e. Red or Green) to the Certification Bodies between regular audits.

Performance Complaints

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Small Supplier Initial Certification Sponsorship

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IAOB Sponsored AIAG Training

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