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Standards Relevant to Automotive Components
Common standards help automotive components manufacturers avoid errors, build buyer trust, and enter foreign markets. A few carry particular weight across AICMA's four sub-sectors:
01
LEAN
A methodology for reducing waste across vehicle-components and powertrain production lines.
02
Six Sigma
A data-driven standard for minimising defects in automotive components manufacturing.
03
ERP integration standards (e.g. ISA-95)
Reliable data exchange between production planning and order management across automotive components lines.
04
IATF 16949
The current quality management standard specific to the automotive industry, covering vehicle components and powertrain parts.
05
ISO 26262
A functional safety standard relevant to automotive electronics.
06
ISO 50001
An energy management system standard.
07
Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing standards
Frameworks for digital production and data management.
Sector focus
Automotive certification is set by external bodies. We track what changes and tell members what it means for their plant.
