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QMI (now SAI Global Certification Services Pty Ltd - the certification arm of QMI – SAI Global) was one of the first registrars in the world to be recognized by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) as qualified to perform ISO/TS 16949 (TS2) audits. Today, SAI Global Certification Services Pty Ltd is one of only a few registrars qualified to perform ISO/TS 16949 audits. That's because the IATF developed a new, stricter set of rules governing certification bodies to ensure consistency, reciprocal recognition of TS2 certificates, and registrar accountability for supplier performance.

About the Standard

ISO/TS 16949 is the result of a phased-in industry approach to developing a single standard for the entire automotive supply chain, including design/development, production, installation and servicing of automotive components. Developed by the IATF for global recognition, it has become a mandatory set of requirements for many automotive OEMs in North America and Europe.

This standard recognizes the uniqueness of every automotive supplier's process, while providing critical tools to help your company better meet customer-specific requirements. Rather than using the "element" or checklist method of the QS-9000 standard, ISO/TS 16949 is based on the process approach.

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ISO/TS 16949 Registration Benefits Your Business

• Improved Audit and Surveillance Efficiency - Organizations operating in multiple regions can reduce variation, audit redundancy, resource requirements and compliance expense because the ISO/TS 16949 audit process is aligned to your company's unique business systems. TS2 focuses on managing and improving all business processes, as well as interactions between them.
• Process Improvement - With ISO/TS 16949, a streamlined system lets your company concentrate on process improvement of your quality management system. Improvements become immediately apparent to your organization as well as your customers.
• Actionable Data, Measurable Results - TS2's increased focus on performance metrics provides your organization with information needed to make informed decisions.
• A Universally Accepted Certificate - Your organization will meet industry and customer-specific requirements worldwide with a single ISO/TS 16949 registration. The five regional oversight bodies for automotive quality standards use a common set of rules governing ISO/TS 16949 registrar recognition. And, TS2 registration is reciprocal among accredited global certification bodies.

SAI Global Certification Services Pty Ltd (trading as QMI – SAI Global): Your Registration Partner of Choice

As more and more automotive OEMs require registration throughout their supply chain, it makes good business sense to choose a registrar that adds value to the process. At QMI – SAI Global, our auditors and staff are focused on Advancing Business Excellence. From the time of initial application to the delivery of the certificate, efficient and streamlined processes are in place making the registration process understandable and achievable.

A unique feature that QMI – SAI Global offers its customers and auditors is the support from a dedicated automotive product manager. Mary Ellen Payne, Product Manager, Automotive, ensures QMI – SAI Global's on-going technical competency by communicating industry changes to customers and auditors.

Click here to request a quote on QMI – SAI Global's TS2 registration services. Additional questions about the standard may be directed to Mary Ellen Payne at (416)401-8699.

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