Clause 6 – Planning (IATF 16949:2016 Requirements)

Clause 6 – Planning (IATF 16949:2016 Requirements)

Clause 6 of IATF 16949:2016 focuses on planning actions to address risks, opportunities, objectives, and changes. Proper planning ensures the Quality Management System (QMS) achieves its intended results and continually improves.

🔹 Standard Requirements of Clause 6

6.1 – Actions to Address Risks and Opportunities

The organization shall:

Identify risks and opportunities that can affect the QMS.

Plan actions to address them.

Integrate these actions into QMS processes.

Evaluate the effectiveness of these actions.


📌 Note: IATF requires risk analysis tools like FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) in automotive processes.

6.2 – Quality Objectives and Planning to Achieve Them

The organization shall establish quality objectives at relevant functions, levels, and processes. Objectives must be:

Consistent with the quality policy.

Measurable.

Monitored, communicated, and updated.

Achievable within planned timeframes.


The organization must also define:

What will be done.

Resources required.

Who will be responsible.

When it will be completed.

How results will be evaluated.

6.3 – Planning of Changes

When the organization determines a need for change, it shall:

Consider the purpose of the change and potential consequences.

Ensure the QMS maintains integrity.

Allocate resources and responsibilities.

Communicate the change properly.


📌 Note: IATF emphasizes documented change management for product and process changes.

✅ Explanation of Clause 6 in Simple Terms

6.1 (Risks & Opportunities): Think ahead, prevent problems before they happen.

6.2 (Quality Objectives): Set measurable goals (like “Reduce rejections to <500 ppm”).

6.3 (Changes): Plan changes carefully (machines, materials, processes) without disturbing quality.

📌 Example for Automotive Industry

A Tier-2 supplier making sheet metal parts:

6.1: Identifies risk → high rejection in welding → action: upgrade jigs & operator training.

6.2: Sets objective → “Improve on-time delivery from 92% to 98% within 6 months.”

6.3: While shifting to a new CNC machine, a change management process ensures calibration, operator training, and first-piece approval before mass production.

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