How is ISO/TS 16949 better than QS-9000?

1. Vehicle Manufacturers - VMs view:
   o Registration involves a generally more rigorous assessment, and is better guarantor of supplier performance,
   o increased emphasis on customer requirements,
   o less bureaucracy at all levels,
   o reduced variation in assessment (performance),
   o better control of the registration and assessor training process,
   o Focus on continual improvement.