Transitioning from ISO9001 to TS16949

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jcustodio

from ISO9001 to TS16949

First of all, This site is "great".

I have registered long before and only know I started reading threads since
our management decided to go for TS16949 due to our customer requirement.

We are ISO9001 certified with no QS experience and aiming to get TS16949
certification. I know there is a big job ahead of us and I would like to know
your opinion regarding our strategic approach to TS.

from ISO9001 to TS our strategy is:
> to get Training
> know customer specific requirements
> do process Mapping
> from process Mapping, we make the control plans
> make GAP analysis
> revise the documents, eliminate what is not needed (I read from some threads that at least 7 is required)
> then implement

Maybe this is not enough. Your opinion would be very helpful.
 

howste

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Welcome to the Cove!

Here are a few thoughts...

I believe I would move the gap analysis up the list before process mapping. This step will really help you to understand what the scope of the project is. Using an experienced consultant or TS 16949 auditor for this will definitely be in your best interest.

Training will probably be done at more than one point in your transition. Different people in your organization will require different levels of understanding. Make sure you identify key people/positions early and make sure they know what their roles & responsibilities are.

Of course, your "then implement" step is a big understatement. Make sure this includes regular audits to the newly implemented requirements to ensure they are effective and not just "window dressing."

Well, that's my quick :2cents:
 
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SteelWoman

I have to agree with Howste - move that gap analysis up. When we began transition from QS to TS it was the FIRST thing we did - the results of that analysis map out everything else you need to do.
 
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jcustodio

Thanks.

I was thinking if we were able to identify our key processess thru process
mapping then we can know what more we need to do - gap analysis.
But then you have good opinion in this matter thru your experience.
So, I have to make some changes in our strategy.

By the way, are support group functions ( Purchasing, HR, Warehouse....)
need to have Control Plans? Or is it for Manufacturing section only where
product is directly related?
 

howste

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jcustodio said:
By the way, are support group functions ( Purchasing, HR, Warehouse....) need to have Control Plans? Or is it for Manufacturing section only where product is directly related?
The short answer is no, only manufacturing processes require control plans. There's a bit of discussion on this subject here:
http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=7008
Especially look at post #5 by SteelWoman...
 
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