A common audit report reduces variation and complexity and therefore lowers efforts and costs in the IATF 16949 certification scheme.
It is easier for stakeholders (incl. OEMs, suppliers, certification bodies and auditors) to understand and analyze the information an audit report contains.
OEMs who sample audit reports are able to navigate to the areas they are interested in more easily and will find a common information structure.
Suppliers being certified by several certification bodies can exchange information more easily (e.g. nonconformity management) and will be able to provide other involved Certification Bodies more quickly with the needed information.
CARA will increase the efficiency of the IATF audit process.
Simplification in terms of IATF audit documentation