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Stop Losing Bids to ISO-Certified Competitors
Your competitor just won the $500K contract you should have gotten. The technical evaluation was comparable. Your pricing was competitive. But the procurement scorecard gave them 15 points for IATF 16949 certification - and you got zero. This is the third major bid you've lost this year to certified competitors. The pattern is clear: without IATF 16949 certification, you can't compete for the opportunities your capabilities deserve.
Many ISO consultants will hand you generic templates, create documentation that doesn't reflect how you actually work, and leave you with a quality management system nobody follows. We don't work that way. In over 200 ISO certification projects across quality, environmental, safety, information security, and energy management standards, including integrated management systems addressing multiple standards, we've never had a client receive a Major finding or fail their certification audit. Not once. We achieve first-attempt certification in 3-6 months by building quality management systems tailored to your actual operations - not copying templates that create bureaucratic nightmares.
What is IATF 16949 Certification?
IATF 16949 is the internationally recognized quality management standard for the automotive industry. It defines quality system requirements for automotive production, service parts, and relevant accessories. The standard incorporates ISO 9001 plus automotive-specific requirements for APQP, PPAP, Core Tools, customer-specific requirements, and manufacturing process excellence. Whether you're a metal stamping shop, machining company, electronics manufacturer, or Tier 2/3 supplier, IATF 16949 certification is mandatory for automotive OEM supplier approval and contract qualification.
IATF 16949 certification qualifies you for automotive OEM supplier approval and lucrative production contracts, ensures compliance with PPAP, APQP, and customer-specific requirements, reduces defects and warranty claims that threaten supplier relationships, and provides the foundation for long-term success in the demanding automotive marketplace.
Core Benefits
Mandatory for qualification with GM, Ford, Stellantis, Toyota, Honda, BMW, and major OEMs
Required by Tier 1 suppliers for Tier 2 and Tier 3 supplier approval
Maintain existing automotive contracts as OEMs enforce IATF 16949 requirements
Single certification recognized by automotive manufacturers worldwide
Advanced Product Quality Planning ensures robust product development and launch
Production Part Approval Process demonstrates manufacturing capability to customers
Failure Mode Effects Analysis prevents defects before production launch
Statistical Process Control and Measurement Systems Analysis ensure process stability
Automotive quality discipline drives defects toward zero ppm targets
Process controls and mistake-proofing minimize waste and rework costs
Systematic quality prevents field failures and expensive warranty claims
Structured problem-solving prevents defects from reaching customers
Compliance with GM BIQS, Ford Q1, Stellantis CQI, and OEM-specific standards
Systematic verification ensures manufacturing process adherence
Documented process controls for every critical characteristic and operation
Framework supports automotive safety regulations and product liability
Achieve Cpk targets required by automotive customers for critical features
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) reduces equipment downtime and variation
Systematic controls ensure quality from sub-tier suppliers and raw materials
Structured process for customer notification and approval of all changes
Certification enables stable, multi-year production contracts with OEMs
Proven quality capability qualifies you for higher-volume programs
IATF 16949 certification reduces frequency of customer quality audits
Embedded culture of kaizen drives ongoing cost reduction and quality gains
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Certification Process
Discuss your needs and goals with our experts
Assess current state.
Build and deploy your Environmental Management System
Verify readiness and identify any final adjustments
External audit and official certification
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Director of Business Development, Critical IT Infrastructure Gov. Contractor
I extend my gratitude to Trenton for his exceptional guidance in helping us achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification on our first attempt. Trenton's expertise, tailored approach, and meticulous audit preparation were instrumental in our success. I highly recommend Trenton to any organization seeking ISO certification. Thank you, Trenton, for your outstanding support!
VP of Corporate Operations, Gov. Contractor
We very much recommend Trenton's consultation expertise in compliance! Trenton helped us, not only completely build out our company Quality Management System, but also understand the practices for ISO 9001 compliance standard. We decided to pursue CMMI SVC Level 3, as well as ISO 27001 concurrently with ISO 9001. Trenton was our lead consultant for ISO 9001; however, he stepped in and helped us.
Non-Executive Director, Telecommunications & Broadband Service Provider
Trenton's approach to ISO certification is smart, concise and fit for purpose. Trenton, the utmost professional, took the time to not only understand yet also appreciate the nuances of our company and built this into our quality management system. Trenton provided advice that was fit for purpose that did not leave us bogged down in paperwork or redundant meetings each month.
Director, Quality, Risk & Compliance, Energy Storage Solution Manufacturer
Trenton greatly assisted our effort to create and customize a quality framework and implementation that was right sized for our organization and met the ISO standard. He brought a balance of confidence, humility, and detailed knowledge of the ISO requirements. In short order, he demonstrated his possession of quality insights and ability to weave together.
Managing Director, Industrial Tank Manufacturer, Maintenance and Repair
I have worked with Trenton for many years now & have always found him to be great to work with and someone I can rely on to ensure my business is operating to all relevant codes & standards. If you as a prospective client of Trenton's have any blind spots in your compliance, I would urge you to engage his services & enjoy the results of a finely tuned business.
VP of Operations, Advanced Materials Manufacturer
During our preparation stage Trenton helped align our company goals and desired outcomes to formulate a ISO manual that was both clear and organized for all of our team members to understand and implement. One thing that surprised us was Trenton's ability to quickly and concisely develop the needed requirements into a complete package. He was available throughout the process for any guidance, h...
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