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Project Checklist for IATF 16949:2016 Implementation

Implementation phases Tasks Done

Obtain management Research which benefits of IATF 16949:2016 would be
support applicable to your company.
Present the benefits to the management and get their
commitment.
Get formal approval for the project.

Establish your project Decide whether you are going to use consultants or
documentation templates.
Purchase the IATF 16949:2016 standard.
Educate your project team.
Write the project plan, including the definition of the project
manager, project team, project sponsor, required resources,
and milestones.
Define which stakeholders need to be informed about each
step in the project.
Organize kick-off meeting.

Define context of the Identify requirements of the standard.

organization Define internal and external context of the organization.
Identify relevant interested parties.
Identify needs and expectations of interested parties.

Define the scope, Define the scope of the Quality Management System (QMS).
management Assign roles and responsibilities within the QMS.
commitment, and Write the quality policy.
responsibilities Decide on the quality objectives.

Define processes and Identify all processes and procedures necessary for the QMS.
procedures Write the quality manual.
Write the procedure for document control.
Write the procedure for internal audit.
Write the procedure for management of nonconformities and
corrective actions.

Establish risk Establish the risk management process.

management process Define the risk assessment methodology.
Conduct the risk assessment.

Implement processes, Implement all the processes, procedures, and controls defined
procedures, and for the QMS.
controls Maintain records of the implementation.

Perform training and Perform training for all employees who lack required skills.
awareness programs Perform awareness programs for all employees and third

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parties that have a role in your QMS.

Operate the QMS Maintain all the records required by your own policies and
procedures.
Perform corrective actions as needed.
Make sure you monitor all your systems.
Measure if you have achieved the objectives set for your QMS.

Perform internal audit Develop the audit program.

Perform the internal audit(s).
Write the internal audit report.
Perform corrective actions.

Perform management Perform the management review.

review Maintain records from the management review.
Perform corrective actions.
Ensure continual improvement.

Choose a certification Obtain proposals from several certification bodies.

body Select a certification body.

Certification audit Perform the Stage 1 certification audit.

Perform the Stage 2 certification audit.
Conduct surveillance visits.

For all the documents needed to implement the standard, check out this IATF 16949:2016
Documentation Toolkit.

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