IATF 16949
for the Logistics Department
Does your logistics really meet the IATF 16949 requirements –
or does it just “deliver on time”?
Logistics in the automotive industry is not only about planning deliveries and meeting deadlines. It is also a critical part of the quality management system, directly influencing customer satisfaction, the risk of complaints, and compliance with IATF 16949 requirements.
This training provides participants with an in-depth understanding of how IATF 16949 requirements apply to logistics processes – from material flow planning and warehouse control to transportation management and emergency planning.
Training Program Highlights
Module 1. Logistics in the IATF 16949 quality management system
• The role of logistics in product quality, on-time delivery and customer satisfaction;
• The structure of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, including logistics-related requirements;
• Links between logistics, quality, production, purchasing and customer service;
Module 2. The process approach in logistics
• Logistics processes: inputs, outputs, responsibilities, risks and performance indicators;
• Turtle diagram for a selected logistics process;
• Mapping links between internal logistics, warehousing, transport and planning;
Module 3. Customer requirements and logistics planning
• Customer requirements, customer-specific requirements and logistics agreements;
• Planning capacity, resources, packaging and material flow;
• Communicating changes to delivery dates, quantities and conditions;
Module 4. Risk management and contingency planning
• Identifying risks in the supply chain and logistics processes;
• Supply disruptions, material shortages, system failures and transport issues;
• Developing, testing and improving contingency plans;
Module 5. Control of material and traceability
• Identifying material and product status throughout the logistics flow;
• Traceability, FIFO principles and batch control;
• Protecting products against damage, mix-ups and loss of quality;
Module 6. Warehousing, packaging and shipping
• Requirements for storage, packaging and product preservation;
• Control of logistics equipment, labels and shipping documentation;
• Verifying shipment conformity with customer requirements;
Module 7. Monitoring logistics performance
• Quality and logistics indicators: on-time delivery, completeness, shipping errors and costs;
• Analysing customer performance and responding to deviations;
• Escalation, logistics complaints and corrective actions;
Module 8. Auditing and continual improvement in logistics
• Preparing the logistics process for an IATF 16949 audit;
• Typical audit questions and evidence of process effectiveness;
• Using audit results, complaints and analyses to improve logistics processes.
NOTE: The training is adjusted to the new ISO 9001:2026 requirements!
Training objectives
This training provides participants with an in-depth understanding of how IATF 16949 requirements apply to logistics processes – from material flow planning and warehouse control to transportation management and emergency planning.
Target Audience
This training is dedicated to employees of logistics and planning departments, warehouse and transport managers, specialists responsible for material and information flow, as well as process owners supporting logistics in automotive organizations.
Participant Benefits
Understand the role of logistics in the automotive quality management system.
Gain knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements related to logistics processes.
Learn how to identify and minimize risks connected with material and information flow.
Acquire tools for documenting and monitoring logistics processes.
- Practice applying IATF 16949 requirements through practical exercises.
Organizational Benefits
Reduced number of nonconformities related to deliveries, warehousing, and transportation.
Improved integration of logistics with other business processes.
Increased efficiency and transparency of logistics operations.
Enhanced customer trust by meeting specific automotive industry requirements.
Better preparedness for external and customer audits.
Qualification confirmation
E-certificate
Training duration
1 day x 8 training hours
Training price
In order to get an offer please send a request to: contact@qualitywise.pl.
Documents
Terms and conditions you will find here.
Contact
For additional questions, other training dates or a dedicated training offer for your company, please contact Qualitywise®!
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