According to International Organization for Standardization, IATF 16949:2009, defines the quality management system requirements for the design and development, production, and, when relevant, installation and service of automotive-related products.
The aim of the standard is to improve the system and process quality to increase customer satisfaction, to identify problems and risks in the production process and supply chain, to eliminate their causes and to examine and take corrective and preventive measures for their effectiveness.