THE AS9100 QUALITY MANAGEMENT STANDARD FOR THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY (DEMO)
The AS9100 quality management standard, prepared by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), details the supplementary requirements to the ISO 9001:2000, which those in the aerospace industry must meet in order to obtain certification. Simply known as the AS9100, it actually stands for Aerospace Basic Quality System Standard. It was conceived after it was realized that the aerospace industry had expectations not covered by the earlier version of the ISO 9001:2000 standard.
A qualified AS9100 registrar like one from International Standards Authority, Inc will be responsible for auditing the quality management system of your company or organization to confirm whether or not it meets the ISO standards. The services of a registrar are then extended to a client company or organization after the latter has settled a corresponding cost in exchange. A registrar is otherwise referred to as the certifying agency.
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It must be noted that the ISO or International Organization for Standardization itself does not issue the certification that validates conformity to any of the standards it develops and publishes. It is the registrar who does that. Knowing these can help clarify the misconception that the organization whose name appears on the certificate is a certifying agency.
Companies and organizations engaged in the aerospace industry seek to obtain the certification because more than a few clients ask for it. Additionally, their business partners, suppliers and manufacturers in particular, also express their preference to work only with those who comply with such international standards. Conformity to this specific standard made by the ISO can be viewed as a guarantee that a certain company or organization is capable of– and committed to– producing reliable and safe products and services.
If your company or organization is looking to secure an edge over the competition, you can start by implementing changes to your current operations. For one, you could pursue more efficient processes as part of your bid to meeting certification standards. In the end, your company’s compliance to an international standard of quality management doesn’t just earn it bragging rights; it also drives the improvement necessary for the generation of new clients, increased profits, and higher satisfaction ratings, among many other benefits.
(Article Information and Image from 10 Strategies for Making Compliance a Competitive Advantage in Aerospace and Defense, Plex.com)
It must be noted that the ISO or International Organization for Standardization itself does not issue the certification that validates conformity to any of the standards it develops and publishes. It is the registrar who does that. Knowing these can help clarify the misconception that the organization whose name appears on the certificate is a certifying agency.
Companies and organizations engaged in the aerospace industry seek to obtain the certification because more than a few clients ask for it. Additionally, their business partners, suppliers and manufacturers in particular, also express their preference to work only with those who comply with such international standards. Conformity to this specific standard made by the ISO can be viewed as a guarantee that a certain company or organization is capable of– and committed to– producing reliable and safe products and services.
If your company or organization is looking to secure an edge over the competition, you can start by implementing changes to your current operations. For one, you could pursue more efficient processes as part of your bid to meeting certification standards. In the end, your company’s compliance to an international standard of quality management doesn’t just earn it bragging rights; it also drives the improvement necessary for the generation of new clients, increased profits, and higher satisfaction ratings, among many other benefits.
(Article Information and Image from 10 Strategies for Making Compliance a Competitive Advantage in Aerospace and Defense, Plex.com)