IATF 16949:2016 (formerly ISO/ TS 16949:2009) is a global standard developed by the IATF (International Automotive Task Force), a group consisting of leading manufacturers and trade organizations. Its objective is the development of a quality management system that enables continuous improvement, with an emphasis on preventing defects and reducing ariation and waste in the supply chain. The automotive QMS standard defines the quality management system requirements for the design and development, production and, where relevant, assembly, installation and service of automotive-related products, including products with embedded software.