The IAOB is an International Automotive Task Force (IATF) oversight office. The IAOB is a Michigan Corporation; members include DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors and the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG).
The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) was established to:
- Implement and manage the ISO/TS 16949 registration scheme oversight activities on behalf of the IATF.
- Coordinate with the IATF European Oversight Offices to ensure global consistency of the ISO/TS 16949 registration scheme.
- Support the IATF in the pursuit of global harmonization with other automotive manufacturers.
- Develop and maintain a central IATF database of strategic information to assist in the management of the registration scheme.
