1. ISO/TS 16949 Quality management certification for the automotive industry ISO/TS 16949 includes special requirements for organizations supplying the automotive sector. These supplement standard quality management requirements for companies that produce parts or spares for automobiles. The ISO 16949 Standard was a worldwide exertion to improve a regular Quality Management System for the automotive industry. ISO/TS 16949 certification is frequently a requirement for companies wishing to trade within the automotive industry. TS 16949 Standard Certification may be, easily, adopted by all, either they are automotive production unit or automotive supply chain but all these are to implement TS 16949 requirements as per TS 16949 clauses. Benefits of ISO/TS 16949 certification Increases production efficiency and reduces error rates. Ensures necessary production quality for the automotive industry. Creates a responsible corporate status. Enables a company to enter and remain in automotive supplier chain. Prevents financial losses as a result of high quality of production Why choose URS? URS is approved by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) to certify suppliers to ISO/TS 16949. URS is a significant player in the ISO/TS certification market and this is demonstrated by URS being in the top five worldwide registrars in terms of ISO/TS certified clients and in some cases the number one provider. URS is a member of Registrar of Standards (Holdings) Ltd. Group and operates through worldwide structured network of offices. More details visit: http://www.ursindia.com/ts_16949.aspx