IATF 16949 container management requirements?

[JerryJ]

Is there a section that pertains to container management. (cardboard, returnable.)

 

[techlady]

Re: Documentation Required by IATF 16949 (Automotive QMS)

The standard does not specifically talk about container management, but there are requirements for handling, packaging and storage under 8.5.4, 8.5.4.1
8.5.4 Preservation
The organization shall preserve the outputs during production and service provision, to the extent necessary to ensure conformity to requirements.
NOTE Preservation can include identification, handling, contamination control, packaging, storage, transmission or transportation, and protection.
8.5.4.1 Preservation- supplemental
Preservation shall include identification, handling, contamination control, packaging, storage, transmission or transportation, and protection.
Preservation shall apply to materials and components from external and/or internal providers from receipt through processing, including shipment and until delivery to/acceptance by the customer.
In order to detect deterioration, the organization shall assess at appropriate planned intervals the condition of product in stock, the place/type of storage container, and the storage environment.
The organization shall use an inventory management system to optimize inventory turns over time and ensure stock rotation, such as "first-in-first-out" (FIFO).
The organization shall ensure that obsolete product is controlled in a manner similar to that of nonconforming product.
Organizations shall comply with preservation, packaging, shipping, and labeling requirements as provided by their customers.

 

[howste]

Re: Documentation Required by IATF 16949 (Automotive QMS)

Is there a section that pertains to container management. (cardboard, returnable.)

In addition to the clauses mentioned by Techlady, if the returnable packaging is owned by the customer be sure to also look at 8.5.3:

The organization shall exercise care with property belonging to customers or external providers while it is under the organization’s control or being used by the organization.

The organization shall identify, verify, protect and safeguard customers’ or external providers’ property provided for use or incorporation into the products and services.

When the property of a customer or external provider is lost, damaged or otherwise found to be unsuitable for use, the organization shall report this to the customer or external provider and retain documented information on what has occurred.