IATF 16949 Compliance Made Simple
QT9™ QMS is purpose-built to help automotive manufacturers meet IATF 16949 requirements accurately and efficiently, with QT9 ERP supporting connected production, supply chain, and operational data to strengthen quality management and traceability.
Controlled Quality Workflows
QT9 QMS enforces controlled quality processes, while QT9 ERP aligns production activities with approved requirements.
Continuous Improvement
QT9 QMS enables ongoing improvement initiatives, while QT9 ERP supplies real-time performance data to measure results and drive improvement.
Defect Prevention & Traceability
QT9 QMS supports defect prevention through nonconformance and corrective action management, with QT9 ERP providing production and supplier data for full traceability.
Reduced Waste & Process Variation
QT9 QMS drives process consistency and quality improvement, supported by QT9 ERP operational data to help reduce waste and variation.
IATF 16949 modernization for today's automotive supplier
Stay IATF 16949 compliant. Manage automotive compliance items and synchronize documentation with anyone, anywhere.
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Enhance operating efficiency
Simplify IATF 16949 compliance
Streamline audits and inspections
Simplify internal and external audits by automating scheduling, tracking, and reporting compliance data in one central place.
Reduce waste and costs
Increase customer satisfaction
See how QT9 QMS and QT9 ERP stack up against the IATF 16949 standard
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Work smarter with intelligent automation in quality and compliance
QT9 Software’s built-in automation streamlines compliance workflows, quality checks, and alerts, reducing human errors, accelerating decision-making and freeing your team to focus on higher-value work.
Speed up implementation with pre-validated software
QT9 Software offers a fully pre-validated environment, with every module and feature tested and documented for compliance. Save time, avoid costly internal validation processes and go live faster with confidence.
Ensure audit-ready traceability across all processes
Track every action, change and event in real time with QT9 Software. Timeline-based traceability supports inspections, audits and product recalls by providing complete visibility into your processes and product history.
Empower teams with secure, self-service portals
QT9 Software provides dedicated web portals for employees, suppliers and customers, enabling secure self-service access to documentation and data while streamlining collaboration across your organization.
Catch and resolve issues instantly with real-time monitoring
Monitor operations live with real-time dashboards and automated alerts using QT9 Software. Enable proactive responses to nonconformances, minimize downtime and improve compliance outcomes across your organization.
Onboard faster with an intuitive, user-friendly platform
Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, QT9 Software’s clean, intuitive interface minimizes the learning curve, empowering users to work confidently, complete tasks accurately and stay audit-ready from day one.
FAQ: IATF 16949 compliance
IATF 16949, also called IATF 16949:2016, is an international standard that defines requirements for quality management systems in the automotive industry. It is used in conjunction with ISO 9001, with the addition of industry-specific guidelines. Its goal is to foster the consistent quality of automotive products, prevent defects, ensure safety and reduce waste.
The standard was originally developed by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and the Technical Committee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), but is now under the management of the IATF alone. IATF is made up of representatives from major automotive manufacturers and industry associations from around the world and was formed to provide improved quality products to automotive customers worldwide.
The IATF 16949 standard applies to organizations involved in the “design and development, production and, when relevant, assembly, installation, and services of automotive-related products, including products with embedded software.” This includes the manufacture of customer-specified production parts, service parts and accessory parts throughout the automotive supply chain.
While it is not a legal requirement for an automotive industry manufacturer or supplier to be IATF 16949 certified, it is overarchingly considered a requirement of doing business in the industry.
Since IATF 16949 is used in conjunction with ISO 9001, it is important to first understand that industry standard. You can find more on our ISO 9001 page.
IATF 16949-specific requirements at a high level involve:
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Role of Leadership in implementing a QMS
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Planning to address risk and opportunities
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Requirements for support of processes and resources
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Operational requirements
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Methods to evaluate performance
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Continual improvement
For more detailed information, visit the IATF's website: IATF
QT9 QMS offers a robust solution at an accessible price point, with 25+ standard modules that help simplify and centralize IATF 16949 compliance, including:
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Document Control
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Risk Management
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Management Review
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Supplier Management
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Customer Feedback
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Corrective Actions
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Audit Management
Plus QT9 offers full customer support, an available ERP integration and Business Intelligence tool to help visualize and make informed decisions in real time.
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