Linkage of ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS16949 and Lean Manufacturing

[amr1234]

It is my opinion from observations that there is a close relationship between ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS16949 and Lean Manufacturing. Was I only dreaming it? I'd like someone elses take on it?

[cncmarine]

Please share with me the similarities between ISO and Lean?

I don't see it.

ISO and TS.....yes of course. ISO is the baseline and TS is just adding the specifcs to the automotive industry. (great system)

[pga_gold]

There is a note to clause 6.3.1 (Plant, facility, and equipment planning) that states, "These requirements SHOULD focus on lean manufacturing principles..." I think we all know, if the standard says something "SHOULD" be done then auditors will look for it. Good pick up AMR1234, the TS Standard does indeed incorporate Lean principles.

[amr1234]

Perhaps the use of word linkage is incorrectly applied. Perhaps, tools and building blocks would be more appropriate. To me, ISO/TS16949 is complimented by Lean Manufacturing, or visa versa.

[cncmarine]

Originally Posted by pga_gold

There is a note to clause 6.3.1 (Plant, facility, and equipment planning) that states, "These requirements SHOULD focus on lean manufacturing principles..." I think we all know, if the standard says something "SHOULD" be done then auditors will look for it. Good pick up AMR1234, the TS Standard does indeed incorporate Lean principles.

6.3.1 in the 9001:2000 standard ?

[cncmarine]

9001:2000 = conformity to requirements
Lean = deliver value at the least cost

ISO procedures, audits, and all the other documentation = NON VALUE

TS and ISO are going in the right directions. The supplier 8D is a great system used in lean and TS. The focus on processes in the 9001:2000 is part process mapping.

[pga_gold]

No...6.3.1 in TS 16949. It is a supplement to ISO 9k2k.

[cncmarine]

Originally Posted by pga_gold

No...6.3.1 in TS 16949. It is a supplement to ISO 9k2k.

yes I know. I passed a registartion audit last month.

But I thought the question was also about ISO 9001:2000, maybe I was wrong. ,