AS9100 Clause 7.1 Resources

AS9100 7.1 Resources requires organizations to determine and provide the resources needed to support the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the quality management system (QMS). Resources include people, infrastructure, environment for operation, monitoring and measuring resources, and organizational knowledge.

People

Organizations must ensure that they have the necessary people with the appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience to carry out the QMS effectively. This may include employees, contractors, and suppliers.

Infrastructure

Organizations must ensure that they have the necessary infrastructure to support the QMS, such as buildings, equipment, and information technology systems.

Environment for operation

Organizations must ensure that the environment in which the QMS is implemented and operated is conducive to the effective operation of the QMS. This includes factors such as noise, temperature, and lighting.

Monitoring and measuring resources

Organizations must ensure that they have the necessary resources to monitor and measure the effectiveness of the QMS. This may include equipment, software, and trained personnel.

Organizational knowledge

Organizations must ensure that they have the necessary organizational knowledge to support the QMS. This may include information about the organization’s products, processes, customers, and suppliers.

How to comply with AS9100 7.1 Resources

Organizations can comply with AS9100 7.1 Resources by following these steps:

1. Identify the resources needed to support the QMS. This includes people, infrastructure, environment for operation, monitoring and measuring resources, and organizational knowledge.
2. Assess the availability of resources. This includes determining whether the organization has the necessary resources in terms of quantity, quality, and location.
3. Plan to acquire or develop resources as needed. This may involve hiring new employees, purchasing new equipment, or developing new information technology systems.
4. Provide resources to the people who need them. This includes ensuring that employees have the necessary training, tools, and equipment to do their jobs.
5. Monitor and review the use of resources. This includes ensuring that resources are being used effectively and efficiently.
6. Take corrective action as needed. This may involve providing additional training, purchasing new equipment, or developing new procedures.

By following these steps, organizations can ensure that they have the resources they need to support the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the QMS.