IATF 16949 Audit Day Calculator Application Launched

IAOB developed an easy- to-use audit day calculator for IATF 16949 audits based on the IATF Rules 6th requirements

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IAOB Organization Announcement

Webster Zhang is now the General Manager of the IATF Beijing Administrative Office replacing Mr. Sam Chen

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Auditor Work Experience Validation

New requirements for IATF 16949 auditor candidate(s) regarding work experience validation

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2023 CB of the Year: DNV

See our Award Program Results for more information and other gold finalists.

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IAOB Red Supplier Coaching

The IAOB is launching a voluntary Red Supplier Coaching Program for those suppliers wishing to receive support for improving their quality management system.

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Transfer of Red Suppliers from IATF KPI Hub to IATF CMS

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

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IAOB Partners

The IAOB is dedicated to working with its partners to provide the best possible quality and delivery assurance.

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Certification Bodies

The IAOB certification bodies provide 3rd party assessments and certification to IATF 16949.

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YouTube Channel

The IAOB/SMMT YouTube channel brings practical examples of IATF audits to certified organizations or any internal, second party, or third-party auditor.

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Audit Day Calculator

This calculator lets you estimate the minimum number of audit days for IATF 16949 certification audits based on the IATF Rules 6th Edition audit day calculation requirements.

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Performance Complaints

IATF 16949 certified organizations may file a performance complaint against one of their certified suppliers to help improve overall quality.

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Auditor Training

The IAOB continues to train new IATF 16949 certified auditors to help the industry meet customer requirements.

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About the International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB)

The IAOB was established to:

Implement and manage the IATF 16949 registration scheme oversight activities on behalf of the IATF.
Coordinate with the other IATF Oversight Offices to ensure global consistency of the IATF 16949 registration scheme.
Support the IATF in the pursuit of global harmonization with other automotive manufacturers.
Develop and maintain a central IATF database of strategic information to assist in the management of the registration scheme.

IAOB Contracted Certification Bodies

The IAOB has 19 of the 39 IATF contracted Certification Bodies (CBs). These certification bodies provide 3rd party assessments and certification to IATF 16949.

The IAOB is committed to ensuring that our 19 CBs provide accurate non-biased audits that meet all requirements outlined in IATF Rules 5th.

The IAOB CBs have feedback mechanisms built in and receive updates on their client's performance to the OEM customers.

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Auditor Training

Do you want to make a difference in automotive manufacturing? How about traveling for work? Would you like to make your own work schedule? Or are you just ready for some new scenery?

Check out the links below for information on becoming an IATF Certified Auditor!

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Resources

The IAOB is continually working to improve IATF certification. Below you will find useful information for all stakeholders.

The IAOB/SMMT YouTube channel brings practical examples of IATF audits to any internal, second-party, or third-party auditor.

For FAQs for suppliers and certification bodies, visit the FAQ page. If you have an ethics and compliance concern, visit the ethics and compliance page.

For general questions feel free to contact us.

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