Lighting Components & Design Inc. awarded
ISO/TS 16949:2002 Quality System Certification

Summary

Lighting Components & Design Inc., manufacturer of the Leecraft and Littelites lines of miniature lighting devices, has been awarded the ISO/TS 16949:2002 Quality System Certification from Entela Inc., a global registration/certification company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISO/TS 16949:2002 is a quality standard that addresses the requirements of the global automotive industries.

The International Automotive Task Force, Japan Automotive Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and support from ISO/TC 176, developed ISO/TS 16949:2002. The new standard will replace previous standards including the old “QS” automotive standard. The new standard promotes a process approach to development and implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS).

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Lighting Components & Design Inc., manufacturer of the Leecraft and Littelites lines of miniature lighting devices, has been awarded the ISO/TS 16949:2002 Quality System Certification from Entela Inc., a global registration/certification company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ISO/TS 16949:2002 is a quality standard that addresses the requirements of the global automotive industries. The International Automotive Task Force, Japan Automotive Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and support from ISO/TC 176, developed ISO/TS 16949:2002. The new standard will replace previous standards including the old “QS” automotive standard. The new standard promotes a process approach to development and implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS).

A goal of ISO/TS 16949:2002 is the development of a QMS that provides for continual improvement, emphasing detection, prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. This includes specific requirements of the automotive segment, such as the error proof approach, multidisciplinary approach and customer agreement for service rendering. Certification assures that the quality management system employed by LC&D is applicable to the design, manufacture and service of products supplied to the automotive industry.

With the success of achieving the ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification, LC&D continues to meet the quality management system requirements in the areas of design, development, production and service demanded by LC&D’s worldwide customers. The benefits of certification include the utilization of process-based audits, focusing on customer satisfaction, continual improvement programs, performance measurements, global acceptance of the standard, and the incorporation of improvements developed through the implementation.

“The conquest of ISO/TS 16949:2002 is the result of LC&D’s continuing journey toward world-class excellence in design, quality and delivery. ", highlights Jon Cooper, President. According to Cooper, achieving this certification will be an indispensable requirement for LC&D and any company negotiating with major corporations of the industry, anywhere in the world.

Ty Ramsey, VP of Performance Excellence said: "The ISO/TS 16949:2002 standard is the worldwide quality benchmark for automotive industry suppliers. As one of the first organizations to successfully transition to this new standard, LC&D reinforces its position as a leader amongst automotive industry suppliers. The standard's process driven management approach is perfectly aligned with LC&D's overall management philosophy and our Quality Policy. Ultimately, this certification will allow us to better meet the needs of the automotive industry."

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