A Step by Step TS 16949 Implimentation Plan and Strategy - New Company

[Aussiebloke]

We are a new site, so called "greenfield" and I would like to know if someone can perhaps share a typical TS 16949 implimentation plan. We currently have no certification and will start implementing TS, well we have several procedures and forms in place already so have a base set up. I would like to know a good step by step plan or strategy to ensure we cover all and can get certified. Does anyone have a implimentaiton plan template I can use as guide ?? Many thanks in advance.

[Nadeem A.]

In Reply to Parent Post by Aussiebloke

We currently have no certification and will start implimenting TS, well we have several procedures and forms in place already so have a base set ujp. I would like to know a good step by step plan or strategy to ensure we cover all and can get certified. Does anyone have a implimentaiton plan template I can use as guide ?? Many thanks in advance.

Followings are the typical steps which can be considered while implementing TS 16949:

Phase 1: Gap Analysis (Existing sytem and TS 16949 requirements)
Phase 2: Trainings (TS 16949, Internal Auditing, SPC, MSA, Control Plan, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, etc)
Phase 3: Transformation/Development of manuals, procedures, operator instructions, inspection sheets commensurating the requirements of TS.
Phase 4: Implementation of procedures
Phase 5: Suppliers development
Phase 6: Internal Audits (Product, Process, and System)
Phase 7: Registration Audit

You can elaborate each phases by breaking them into smaller activities. Putting a timeline and assigning a champion to each phase will provide you a picture of Gantt Chart (Implementation Plan). These phases may start simultaneously depending upon the workplace culture, environment, resources, etc.

You may find other approaches while doing a search on this 'Cove Forum'. By the way what is "ujp" stands for?

[Manoj Mathur]

We have listed out a few activities (very broadly) for certification of ISO/TS 16949:2002, which are attched herewith.

[Marc]

Also see Implementing a Quality Management System for some ideas.

[AndyN]

In Reply to Parent Post by Nadeem A.

Followings are the typical steps which can be considered while implementing TS 16949:

Phase 1: Gap Analysis (Existing sytem and TS 16949 requirements)
Phase 2: Trainings (TS 16949, Internal Auditing, SPC, MSA, Control Plan, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, etc)
Phase 3: Transformation/Development of manuals, procedures, operator instructions, inspection sheets commensurating the requirements of TS.
Phase 4: Implementation of procedures
Phase 5: Suppliers development
Phase 6: Internal Audits (Product, Process, and System)
Phase 7: Registration Audit

This is a good basic plan, and I'd put 'training' as part of an overall bigger topic of Planning. Training shouldn't be done so early on the basis of 'use it or lose it' - the auditor training for example, may not be used until some months later. Similarly, supplier development isn't necessarily a discrete phase, but might also be considered as part of an overall system development/implementation phase.

Don't forget also, that there needs to be consideration of corrective actions to address ineffective process issues, improvements and at least one management review of the whole implementation project. I hope the others linked to this thread have those key features. The 'Stage 1 Audit' requirements have to be built in as well.

Andy

[dlsquality]

In my opinion, it's easier to develop an ISO/TS 6949 compliant system starting from scratch than it is to upgrade an existing ISO 9001 system. I have attached a Microsoft project Gantt chart that we used while deploying ISO/TS 16949 here at my company.

Our Stage 1 Readiness Review is scheduled for tomorrow morning so within a few weeks I'll be able to tell you how good my plan was!

Best of luck on your project!

[ralphsulser]

I think one of the best activities is a Pre-Assessment with your registrar about 2 months before your Registration audit. I recommend it as a good test of your system, plus give you some time to correct any NCs for compliance.

[SteelMaiden]

In Reply to Parent Post by Nadeem A.

Phase 1: Gap Analysis (Existing sytem and TS 16949 requirements)

There are no existing systems in a greenfield site, so your gap analysis becomes a blank project where each requirement is identified, along with documentation, record, implementation, training and maintenance requirements.