Top 10 Major Nonconformities
in IATF 16949 Audit in 2021

Why this e-book matters to you?

major nonconformities IATF 16949 – if you’re preparing for an audit or leading a quality team, you likely ask: “Where do companies receive major nonconformities in IATF 16949?”
This e-book answers exactly that by presenting the TOP 10 major nonconformities in IATF 16949 that accounted for 40.4% of all major audit findings in 2021. 

Although this e-book is based on the 2021 data set, there is a very specific reason for it — that was the year when Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. Eng. and Paul Hardiman jointly produced a dedicated series of videos published on the QualityWise You Tube channel analysing the most frequent audit findings, using practical, real-life examples from the field.

However, even though the analysis originates from 2021, the nonconformities themselves are remarkably universal, repetitive and consistent across subsequent years. The same high-risk areas keep reappearing audit after audit.

This makes the e-book a timeless resource. It is not a summary of “issues from that one year”, but a practical guide to the recurring gaps that every quality manager, process leader and internal auditor needs to understand — regardless of the audit cycle or calendar year.

What’s inside this e-book about major nonconformities IATF 16949 ?

In this e-book, you will learn how to understand the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016, for which the highest number of nonconformities were raised:

10.2.3  Problem solving
10.2.1. Nonconformity and corrective action (ISO9001)
8.3.5.2 Manufacturing design output
8.5.1.1 Control plan
7.1.5.1.1 Measurement system analysis
8.5.1    Control of production and service provision
9.1.1.1 Monitoring and measurement of manufacturing process
4.3.2    Customer specific requirements
9.1.2.1 Customer satisfaction – supplemental
6.1.2.3 Contingency plans

What you gain?

• focus on high-risk areas rather than the entire standard,
• improved audit readiness and reduced likelihood of major findings,
• a stronger quality culture and increased awareness of IATF 16949 expectations,
• practical tools to stabilise processes and drive improvement.

Who is this e-book about major nonconformities IATF 16949 for?

Quality Managers, Process Engineers, Internal Auditors and all professionals responsible for maintaining IATF 16949 compliance.

Your next steps

1. Download the e-book.
2. Compare the TOP 10 MAJOR NONCONFORMITIES with your system status.
3. Identify your top three gaps.
4. Plan corrective and preventive actions.

Download now and avoid major nonconformities IATF 16949

Click “Download” and analyse the most critical risk areas. Strengthen your quality system and prepare your team before your next customer audit.

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