News - Ongoing implementation of TS 16949: 2009

The project has involved:

Evaluating current systems and standards in comparison to each new or revised clauses in TS 16949
Setting out the company's processes and assistance in developing the process procedures in conjunction with the Business Manual using the Process Approach method.
Itemising the KPI's for each process and how to set out the BOS system for Continuous Improvement
New auditors are trained and signed off as being competent to be able to carry out the pure auditing function, using typical Turtle Diagrams and the Process Approach method.

SCA Tuscarora Ltd
IBIS In Focus has provided SCA Tuscarora Ltd, with advice and assistance on the implementation of TS 16949.

"Without IBIS in Focus input and guidance, it is safe to say, that we would not have been successful in achieving TS2. They managed to co-ordinate tasks for the process owners in a format they were able to understand and carry out. Their involvement in setting out the Business Manual was first class. I personally learned a great deal from IBIS in Focus. Their attitude and manner made it easy for them to integrate with the teams and their approach to auditing is an asset to any company. They have made a big impact, not just to the Spennymoor plant but Tuscarora as a whole." Approved

Glen Walton (New Projects Manager), SCA Tuscarora Ltd, County Durham
Email: glen.walton@sca.com

Metallifacture Ltd
Over the past 4 months, IBIS In Focus has provided Metallifacture Ltd, with advice and assistance on the implementation of TS 16949.

"The assistance and support given by IBIS in Focus was critical in Metallifacture achieving certification. Particular credit should be given to the auditor training and support during the creation of the company's Turtle diagrams. Training on conducting audits on site, in our own environment and applying the lessons learnt, during witnessed audits was fundamental in developing our auditors. I would suggest this method was critical in getting a proper understanding of the process approach." Approved

Barry Titcomb (Quality Manager), Metallifacture Ltd, Nottingham
Email: barry.titcomb@metallifacture.co.uk

RPL Productions Ltd.
Over a period of 6 months, IBIS in Focus has provided RPL Productions, with advice and assistance on the implementation of TS16949.

"IBIS in Focus with thoroughness and attention to detail proved extremely useful in making sure that our TS 16949 Audit went smoothly." Approved

Keith Fletcher (Quality Manager), RPL Productions Ltd, Stetchford, Birmingham
Email: keithfletcher@rplproductions.co.uk Tel: 0121 784 5000

GKN AutoStructures Ltd.
IBIS In Focus has provided GKN Autostructures Ltd, with advice and assistance on the implementation and Auditor support of TS 16949. Approved

Steve Hughes (Quality Systems Manager), GKN AutoStructures Ltd, Telford

Colloids Ltd.
IBIS In Focus has provided Colloids Ltd, with advice and and Auditor support and training on TS 16949:2002. Approved

Debbie Lawton (Quality Manager), Colloids Ltd, Knowsley, Merseyside

Pritex Ltd.
Over a period of 4 months, IBIS in Focus has provided Pritex Ltd. with advice and assistance on the implementation and auditing of TS 16949:2009.

"The assistance provided by IBIS in Focus in identifying actions required for TS certainly contributed to our successful certification. Their attention to detail during our TS auditor training was invaluable for identiying areas requiring improvement. The design FMEA and Control Plan training was also contributory to our success. I would like to thank IBIS in Focus for all their help and will certainly be considering IBIS in Focus for our future training needs." Approved

Andy Hunt (Quality/Environmental Manager), Pritex Ltd, Station Mills, Wellington, Somerset
Email: andy.hunt@pritex.co.uk Tel: 01823 668305

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