QS-9000 Automotive Quality Systems Handbook - Softcover

Hoyle, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750672439 ISBN 13: 9780750672436

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

The Automotive Quality Systems Handbook is a step-by-step guide to interpreting and implementing the ISO/TS 16949. Accepted by major vehicle manufacturers as an alternative to the existing US, German, French and Italian automotive quality system requirements, this Technical Specification defines specific requirements for the application of ISO 9001: 1994 throughout the automotive supply chain. While initially the standard will be voluntary, for the first time, second and third tier suppliers may be faced with pressure to undergo third party registration. After the year 2000, the next version of the standard has actually replaced the four existing standards, (AVSQ, EAQF, QS-9000 and VDA 6 1) and the price of entry to the global automotive market is conformance to this new standard. This handbook is an essential and comprehensive guide to enable organizations to interpret and implement the ISO/TS 16949. Unlike other books on the subject, each element, clause and requirement is analyzed in detail with guidance provided for its implementation. The handbook is written primarily for implementers and discerning managers, for instructors and auditors and contains a range of solutions that would be acceptable in the automobile industry. It includes details of the certification scheme, the differences with existing standards, check lists, questionnaires, tips for implementers, flow charts and a glossary of terms.

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Review:

"'The objectives set out for creating the ISO/TS 16949 Standard include a move forwards such that more than before this Standard prescribes elements that will be reflected in continuously improved product quality and not merely systems requirements. David Hoyle's book captures and explains the philosophy behind the Standard in a comprehensive and understandable manner as well as giving insights into the processes required to satisfy the technical requirements.' Business Excellence Manager, Quality Improvement The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders Ltd

From the Author:

Please note that when this book was written only the 1999 version of ISO/TS 16949 had been released. The book therefore does not address ISO/TS 16949:2002. For those interested in ISO/TS 16949:2002, my ISO 9000 Quality System Handbook 4th Edition covers all the ISO 9000 requirements in sufficient depth to address the additional automotive requirements of ISO/TS 16949

About this edition

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0750672439
• ISBN 13: 9780750672436
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 560