How to participate ASQMS
for OEMs
- Quality improvement and risk management: A management framework spanning the full software lifecycle improves product quality and reduces risks across the supply chain, such as recalls and cybersecurity incidents.
- Strengthened customer trust and satisfaction: Provide high‑quality software that meets customer needs and expectations to reinforce brand trust and raise satisfaction.
- Efficiency and cost reduction: Standardize and optimize processes to reduce development and quality costs and improve operational efficiency.
- Regulatory compliance support: Meet international regulations (e.g., UNECE R155/R156) and legal requirements to prevent legal and financial risks.
- Enhanced market competitiveness: Demonstrate that you are a trusted partner by adopting and certifying to ASQMS, and secure more market opportunities.
Opportunity to Join the Supervisory Committee
OEMs may apply and, upon approval, join the ASQMS Supervisory Committee
to engage directly in standard operations and improvements, thereby
taking a leading role in advancing the industry standard.
for Suppliers
- Higher quality‑management maturity: Supports building a systematic QMS that enables self‑monitoring and continual improvement.
- Stronger trust within the supply chain: Reinforces collaboration with OEMs and partners and enhances reputation across the supply chain.
- Product quality improvement: Lifecycle‑wide software management delivers high‑quality products that meet customer requirements and standards.
- Risk and cost reduction: Reduces variability and increases efficiency to minimize risk, achieve cost savings, and realize economic benefits.
- Enhanced organizational capability: Promotes internal communication and collaboration to boost operational efficiency and the ability to achieve quality objectives.
How Suppliers Can Participate as Certified Companies
Suppliers may receive consulting through an ASQMS certification body
(CB) or undergo third‑party audits for certification … Training on the
ASQMS standard for key personnel builds the capability to implement a
management system that meets the standard’s requirements.
for Certification Bodies
- New certification opportunities: Secure new markets by providing independent certification services specialized in automotive software quality.
- Contributing to higher industry quality levels: Work with ASQMS to strengthen software quality and consistency across the industry and increase trust throughout the automotive ecosystem.
- A credible role: By auditing and issuing certifications, formally confirm companies’ conformance to the ASQMS standard, thereby elevating the authority and credibility of the certification body.
- Driving standard consistency: Manage your auditing and certification procedures to align with ASQMS requirements, serving as a key actor in preserving the standard’s reliability and continuity.
How to Participate as a Certification Body (CB)
Contact the ASQMS management organization to apply. For details about
certification bodies, please refer to the “ASQMS Certification Body
Accreditation Rules and Requirements.”
