Trending IATF 16949 Nonconformances

These are some of the more recent Nonconformances found in IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems including both internal and registrar audits:

• Product and Layered Process Audits are not being performed to the documented schedule
• Contingency Plans do not address all requirements (Including Sanctioned Interpretations) and / or are not tested / simulated
• Key performance indicator metrics are not meeting goals, and have no documented countermeasures
• Customer Specific requirements are not implemented (The specific requirements could be from revised customer specifics or implementation could have lapsed)
• Off site warehousing has been added, but internal documentation has not been updated, material / part identification does not meet requirements (Including nonconforming product)
• Changes to Outsourced Processes not included in the required quality management system documentation, Approved Supplier Lists, or records of required certifications and supplier development