As of Sept. 14, 2018, ISO/TS 16949 certificates are longer valid, which means automotive suppliers must certify to the new version, IATF 16949. Transition audits are underway and will continue into next year, but many companies still have a long way to go to prepare.

Let’s look at some of the biggest challenges companies are facing, including new requirements that could trip you up and how to efficiently document compliance.

1. Learn about IATF 16949

The first step in IATF 16949 readiness is getting up to speed on the new requirements. In addition to reading IATF 16949:2016, your company will need to send at least one person from your organization for training.

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