With the issuance of the IATF Rules 6th Edition, the concepts regarding multi-site certification, corporate schemes, remote support locations (RSL), and extended sites have been reviewed. These changes are not merely rule modifications; they have the potential to reduce audit man-hours and certification maintenance costs by optimizing the certification structure. On the other hand, many companies continue to maintain their traditional certification structures and are not fully utilizing the benefits of the rule changes. In this seminar, we will explain how to streamline the certification structure by utilizing the new concepts recognized in the Rules 6th Edition, including: - Utilizing extended sites - Optimizing remote support locations - Reviewing corporate schemes (redesigning multi-site configurations) We will provide examples to illustrate these points. This seminar is recommended for: - Automotive industry suppliers with multiple factories - Organizations that have multiple registered sales offices, etc. - Those considering a review of certification maintenance costs and audit man-hours - Individuals who want to understand the changes in the Rules 6th Edition from a practical perspective.

With the spread of IoT products and the increasing security risks, Japan has launched the IoT product security labeling system "JC-STAR," operated by the IPA. This seminar will clearly explain the overview of JC-STAR in harmony with international standards, the application procedures for obtaining ★1, and key points regarding technical requirements and evaluation methods. TÜV SÜD Japan, a registered organization certified by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and a JC-STAR verification provider, will provide useful knowledge from application preparation to acquisition based on its experience in third-party evaluations. <Seminar Topics> - Overview and objectives of the JC-STAR system - Steps and necessary documents from application to label issuance - Details of technical requirements and the underlying concepts - Specific processes and key points of the evaluation method - Common application mistakes and how to avoid them

In the internal audits and second-party audits of IATF 16949:2016, in addition to confirming compliance with the standard, practical auditing skills are required to grasp the actual state of processes and identify risks and opportunities for improvement. In this seminar, we welcome Katsuhisa Mizumoto, a former official instructor of IATF 16949 with over 25 years of teaching experience in the automotive industry, to review the key points of IATF 16949:2016 and related requirements, as well as to learn through exercises about the judgment and description of nonconformities and the evaluation of corrective actions. < Seminar Topics > - Latest trends in IATF 16949:2016 and related requirements - Reconfirmation of the competencies required for internal auditors and second-party auditors - Process approach and risk-based thinking in the automotive industry - Key points of auditing considering customer-specific requirements (CSR) - Process analysis and auditing using the turtle diagram - Basics of auditing and practical auditing skills based on ISO 19011 - Discovery and classification of nonconformities as major/general nonconformities - Methods for describing nonconformities based on objective evidence - Evaluation of corrective actions, root cause analysis, and effectiveness verification - Acquisition of practical auditing skills through group exercises

The EU Machinery Regulation (EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230) is a comprehensive legal framework aimed at ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of machinery placed on the EU market. Established in June 2023, it will fully apply from January 20, 2027, as a new regulation replacing the previous EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC). This seminar will clearly explain important topics faced in practice, including key amendments in the new regulation, digitalization and cybersecurity (such as Annex III 1.1.9), and safety requirements for AI and autonomous systems. < Seminar Topics > - Part 1: Overview of the EU Machinery Regulation (2023/1230) and key changes from the old directive (2006/42/EC) - Part 2: Safety requirements and responses to cybersecurity and new technologies - Part 3: Practical aspects of conformity assessment procedures and technical documentation (TCF) - Part 4: Practical roadmap and case studies for entering the European market

In this seminar, we will explain the overview and impact of the Cyber Security Act, NIS2 Directive, and Cyber Resilience Act, which are expected to affect domestic companies among various regulations. Given the complex interrelation of these laws, we will minimize the details as much as possible and focus on the key points that are important for manufacturers and the essential aspects that need to be understood. We will place particular emphasis on important parts for suppliers in the supply chain (such as scope of application and mandatory requirements) as we proceed with the explanation. <Seminar Topics> - Trends in cybersecurity standards and regulations in the industry - Key points of the EU Cyber Security Act - Key points of the EU NIS2 Directive - Key points of the EU Cyber Resilience Act - Relationship between the Cyber Resilience Act and IEC 62443 - Schedule of security regulations from the perspective of manufacturers