ISO/TS 16949 Certification Services

Why ICS?

In today’s business climate, automotive companies have realized that ISO/TS 16949 quality management systems certification and registration can add real value to their organizations. Rather than just a simple checklist, the auditing process can help highlight weaknesses as well as strengths, which allows companies to continually improve their processes to stay competitive. ICS works with our clients to understand their business and unique practices to ensure our clients get the most out of the auditing process.

ICS also offers services and benefits that other registrars don't, like:

Dedicated Account Managers - An Account Manager is assigned to each client to provide a single point of contact.
Client Portal - A secure client portal is available to house client documents such as audit plans, reports, and certificates for 24-hour access.
Vibrant Auditor Mentoring & Customer Satisfaction Process - The professionals delivering audits are key to our success. We obtain our Clients' feedback on each auditor and work hard to incorporate our Client's improvement suggestions.

Our Auditing Approach

Our experienced and highly-skilled auditors are enthusiastic about their work and come to your company with a fresh perspective. They take the time to listen and understand your business so they can add value throughout the auditing process. We work together as partners with our clients to ensure audits are as efficient as possible to minimize any disruption during the audit. During each audit, we strive to reveal observations that can add value through reduced costs, increased efficiency, and decreased time to market.

What is ISO/TS 16949?

The aim of ISO/TS 16949 is the development of a quality management system that provides continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. TS 16949 applies to the design, development, production, and when relevant, the installation and servicing of automotive-related products. It is based on ISO 9001:2000 and replaces the older QS 9000 automotive standard.

The requirements are intended to be applied throughout the supply chain. Automotive related companies including vehicle assembly plants and automotive parts manufacturers are encouraged to seek ISO/TS 16949 certification.

¹ Accredited certification for ISO/TS 16949 provided by Kiwa International Cert GmbH.