Why do we need ASQMS
The need for ASQMS arises from the limitations of existing standards.
ISO 9001 / IATF 16949:
The most widely used quality‑management system standards in the automotive industry, strong in process control, production quality assurance, and supply‑chain management; however, both standards are based on hardware‑ and manufacturing‑centric management requirements.
As software has become the core element shaping vehicle functions, performance, safety, and the user experience, the limitations of these standards have grown apparent … There is a lack of systematic requirements covering the full software lifecycle, making it difficult to respond to the shift to software‑defined vehicles and to future related regulations.
ASPICE (Automotive SPICE):
The Urgent Need to Adopt the ASQMS Standard
ASQMS does not compete with or replace existing standards. Rather, to meet the needs of a software‑defined and reorganized industry, it complements existing standards from a software perspective to implement an integrated, comprehensive automotive quality‑management system.
Software has become the key element that determines vehicle functions, performance, safety, security, and the user experience. Consequently, hardware‑centric standards alone cannot meet quality, security, and safety requirements across the full software lifecycle.
ASQMS fills these gaps by systematically managing and certifying software quality at the management‑system level of the organization.
- Organization‑wide requirements
- Quality‑assurance requirements covering the entire product lifecycle
Expected Benefits of ASQMS
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Integrated quality management and regulatory compliance
By linking existing QMS (ISO/IATF) and ASPICE, establish a quality management framework that covers the organization, projects, and the full software lifecycle, and meet international regulatory requirements such as UNECE R155/R156. -
Risk minimization and quality consistency
Prevent risks such as recalls, cybersecurity incidents, and service outages, and ensure uniform quality across all projects by applying standardized quality capabilities organization‑wide. -
Greater global trust and competitiveness
With transparent, structured software quality management, OEMs, suppliers, and certification bodies can earn trust in global markets and enhance industry competitiveness. -
Drive innovation and sustainability
A quality‑management framework provides the foundation for new services and technologies and, amid the shift to software‑centric industry, ensures long‑term reliability and efficiency.
