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037. Top 10 Nonconformities In IATF 16949 Audits

· 29 min · S2 E37

Episode 037. Top 10 Nonconformities In IATF 16949 Audits

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IATF 16949 audits are a critical checkpoint for every automotive n They are structured, rigorous, and highly focused on risk – yet many companies still face the same nonconformities again and again.

In this episode of Specifically About Quality, Agata Lewkowska Ph.D. invited a Subject Matter Expert, Paul Hardiman. Together, they break down the most common nonconformities found in IATF 16949 audits and, more importantly, what they reveal about system weaknesses.

From the customer’s perspective, repeated nonconformities are a warning signal. They show that issues are not isolated, but systemic. When the same findings return, it means the organisation is correcting symptoms instead of addressing root causes.

This episode is not about memorising audit requirements. It’s about understanding why nonconformities happen – and how to prevent them from returning.

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