Total Lean Management (TLM) QMS Software now includes IATF-16949 Audit Checklist Requirements

VANCOUVER, Wash. - June 7, 2024 - PRLog -- Total Lean Management (TLM) proudly offers a comprehensive suite of tools essential for establishing an effective automotive quality management system aligned with IATF 16949 requirements. These tools include FMEA, 8D, integrated Control Plans, PPAP, and specialized workflows tailored for the automotive industry, ensuring seamless implementation for companies in the automotive supply chain. TLM's robust functionalities also facilitate efficient supplier management, offering a holistic approach to automotive QMS. Since October 1, 2017, audits must adhere to IATF 16949:2016 standards, which emphasize continual improvement, defect prevention, and waste reduction. TLM's Project Module aids in organizing PPAP or APQP projects, while its FMEA module prioritizes risk management and mitigation. Additionally, TLM supports Statistical Process Control (SPC) through its Inspection Module, enabling real-time monitoring of process variations.

Based on the foundation of ISO 9001, the IATF-16949 requirements for the design, development, manufacturing, installing and servicing of automotive products more than doubles the number of checklist requirements from 77 for ISO 9001 to the 171 for iatf 16949 quality management system.

The TLM audit checklists also include the ability to link documents to the sections of IATF-16949 for which the document has a role in the company's compliance strategy. This gives internal auditors the reverse view when conducting audits for these requirements, as they can see all the documents that are playing a compliance role to the section of IATF-16949 being audited.

Having these requirements pre-loaded in TLM, and the relationships to the released documents that address them, is just one of the many ways TLM helps the upstream user make quick progress through what can be the daunting task of completing internal audits against a standard as rigorous as IATF-16949.

Moreover, TLM's comprehensive approach to the automotive quality management system includes robust features that support continuous improvement and operational excellence. By providing tools that facilitate real-time monitoring and management of quality metrics, TLM enables companies to proactively identify and resolve potential issues before they escalate. This proactive stance not only enhances product quality, it also boosts customer satisfaction and trust, which are paramount in the competitive automotive market. Leveraging TLM's capabilities, businesses can confidently navigate the complexities of IATF 16949 compliance and focus on innovation and growth.

About TLM

Total Lean Management (TLM) QMS Software provides the best quality management software (QMS) system to help businesses of all sizes grow and succeed. The software offers affordable customer-driven document, quality, and material management software for business building, and 100% ISO certification success over 20 years! For more info: https://tlm-software.com/.