Author: Kevin Walters

The AS9100 standard has its roots in the aerospace industry's need for a consistent and reliable quality management system (QMS) that addresses the sector's unique requirements and stringent regulations. The development of AS9100 is a result of collaboration between major aerospace manufacturers and organizations. Here...

Clause 5.1.2 of AS9100D, Customer Focus, emphasizes the importance of top management in ensuring an organization's strong focus on customer needs and requirements. This clause highlights the need for top management to prioritize customer satisfaction and establish a customer-centric approach throughout the organization. To demonstrate a...

Clause 5.1 of AS9100D, Leadership and Commitment, highlights the critical role that top management plays in demonstrating leadership and commitment to the Quality Management System (QMS). This clause sets out specific expectations for top management to ensure the QMS's effectiveness and alignment with the organization's...

AS9100 is an internationally recognized quality management system (QMS) standard specifically developed for the aerospace industry. It is based on the ISO 9001 standard but includes additional requirements to address the unique needs and regulatory requirements of the aerospace sector. The current version of the...

Clause 5 of AS9100D focuses on leadership, emphasizing the critical role of top management in the successful implementation and maintenance of a Quality Management System (QMS) in an aerospace organization. This clause is divided into three sub-clauses: 5.1 Leadership and Commitment, 5.2 Policy, and 5.3...

AS9100D is a quality management system standard tailored to the aerospace industry, incorporating ISO 9001 requirements along with additional aerospace-specific requirements. Clause 4.4 of AS9100D focuses on the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and its processes. To comply with...

A gap analysis is a systematic process used to identify and evaluate the differences or "gaps" between an organization's current quality management system (QMS) and the requirements of the AS9100D standard. Conducting a gap analysis is a crucial step in preparing for AS9100D certification, as...