IATF 16949 — Automotive Quality Management · issued by IATF
What it certifies
Automotive sector quality management, built on ISO 9001. Heavy emphasis on defect prevention and process capability.
Why a buyer should care
Not an aerospace standard, but a genuine signal of process discipline at volume. A shop holding both IATF 16949 and AS9100D usually has real statistical process control.
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