Counterfeiting presents a significant challenge in modern manufacturing and supply chains, where the integrity of products and components is crucial. Counterfeit goods can compromise safety, diminish quality, and lead to severe financial losses.
This article aims to guide the implementation of effective systems and practices to prevent counterfeit risks, aligning with AS9100, Nadcap and industry standards.
A special process refers to a production or manufacturing procedure where the final product’s quality cannot be confirmed through standard inspections or testing after completion. This means that the outcome cannot be verified without using destructive methods that would compromise the product. As a result, the process must be rigorously controlled and validated to ensure that it consistently meets the required standards.
The purpose of this article is to provide guidance on how to implement a system that manages Special Process in line with AS9100/Nadcap requirements.
FOD (Foreign Object Debris) are considered as a major concern in the aerospace industry whether it is commercial, defense, or space. In fact, FOD have contributed to major incidents/accidents that resulted in costly material damages, loss of vehicles and of life. Ultimately it leads to financial losses and impacts to company’s image.
While most companies strengthened their processes in the traditional areas, auditors transitioned to spend more time in “non-traditional” topics such as FOD, counterfeit prevention or human factors.
The purpose of this article is to provide guidance on how to implement a robust FOD prevention program. Continue reading
With the latest revision of ISO 9001 in 2015 and AS9100 in 2018, there has been a strong emphasis to understand and define the context of the organization in the Quality Management System (QMS) which encompass interested parties as well as internal & external issues and scope of the QMS.
This article will support you define the internal and external issues related to your organization as part of your QMS and the way to record this information, the prioritization, and actions taken to address related risks. Continue reading
With the latest revision of ISO 9001 in 2015 and AS9100 in 2018, there has been a strong emphasis to understand and define the context of the organization in the Quality Management System (QMS) which encompass interested parties as well as internal & external issues and scope of the QMS.
This article will support you populate the interested parties of your QMS and the way to record this information, the priority order, and actions are taken to address their expectations. Continue reading
