ISO/TS 16949 Introduction for Management Training

ISO/TS 16949:2002 Introduction for Management provides the information management needs to decide what method the organization will use to set up a TS 16949 quality management system.

The key requirements of the TS 16949 Standard are reviewed so management understands what must be done to achieve certification, the approximate time required, and the resources that are needed to complete the project.

ISO/TS 16949
ISO/TS16949:2002 is a technical specification that uses the ISO 9001:2000 standard as a base and has additional automotive-specific requirements. Auto manufacturers such as Ford, GM, DaimlerChrysler and others require their suppliers to be certified to this specification.

Who should attend:
Typically, this is a 2-3 hour presentation attended by senior management. Senior management often invites other personnel to attend part of the presentation.

Location: Premises of your organization
Time required: 2-3 hours
Fee: $600.00 (the number of attendees does not affect the cost)
Date: To be determined

Objective
The objective is to determine the method to use to implement an ISO/TS 16949:2002 quality management system.

Part 1 – A Preview of ISO/TS 16949:2002

Topic
Purpose
Background on the ISO/TS 16949 Standard

Understand how the standard relates to ISO 9001 and focuses on customer satisfaction and continual improvement.
Structure of the ISO/TS 16949 Standard
An overview of the main topics in the ISO/TS 16949 Standard.
Perceptions of the potential impact of the new system are obtained from a Brainstorming Session.
Information learned from this session determines the approach the organization wants to use based on the time and resources available.

Part 2 – Planning for ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification

Topic
Purpose
ISO/TS 16949 Standard is a process-based management system.
To understand ISO/TS 16949 Standard, it is necessary to agree to the requirements of managing through processes. This segment describes this approach.
A review of the Clauses of the Standard and the requirements for their implementation and use.
The Standard must be understood before it can be implemented. This segment provides a brief introduction to the Clauses (topics) of ISO/TS 16949.
The requirements for achieving ISO/TS 16949 certification.
To create a successful certification plan, it is necessary to understand the strategic requirements for certification. This segment addresses this need.
Implementing ISO/TS 16949
This segment describes a proven first-time certification method. Senior management often invites those who will work closely with the standard to attend this segment.
Establish plan for certification
Management are now conversant with the requirements and a proven successful method for certifying to ISO/TS16949. This awareness enables a draft transition plan to be established.

Input from senior management defines the implementation approach best suited to the needs of the organization.

Fee includes introduction materials.

Inquiries
For more information, or to make arrangements for ISO/TS 16949 Introduction training at your location, contact:

Jane Birkenstock
Phone: (408) 371-9995
Email: Jane Birkenstock <janebirk@qrccentral.com>

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