The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) is an ad hoc group of automotive manufacturers and related industry associations. Its aim is to "provide improved quality products to automotive customers worldwide".[1]
According to the IATF, the specific purposes for which the IATF were established are:
- Develop a consensus regarding international fundamental quality system requirements for production materials, products and services (e.g., heat treating, painting and plating).
- Develop policies and procedures for the common IATF third party registration scheme to ensure consistency worldwide.
- Provide appropriate training to support IATF 16949 requirements and the IATF registration scheme.
- Establish formal liaisons with appropriate bodies to support IATF objectives.[1]
The IATF developed IATF 16949, a quality management standard for the automotive industry, alongside the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). [2]
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