AS9100 To Serve More Than Just the Aerospace Industry in the Future

According to a July 7, 2013 article in the El Paso Times, the AS9100 standard will be serving more than just the aerospace industry in the near future. The United States Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce is requiring interested companies to certify for AS9100 or to complete a National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) audit. Robert Queen of the U.S. Commercial Service explains: One of the primary Advertisement goals for the U.S. Commercial Service is to create markets and find market opportunities for American exporters. Mexico is the largest foreign market for products from Texas and New Mexico. Mexican manufacturers are now producing more sophisticated, valuable products that require advanced manufacturing techniques and higher quality certifications.

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ISO 9001 Certification Helps Prevent Recall and Establish Public Trust

Aside from increasing their safety standards, the company has been improving their quality to adhere to industry regulations, as well. All of their factories are now required to have ISO certification 9001 for quality management, and all of their laboratories now have ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for laboratory competence. These certifications made a significant impact on enhancing product compliance protocols, thereby reducing the possibility of a recall. They observe compliance measures in each step of the production process to avoid excess lead content upon molding, loose magnets upon completion, or any other issue that may affect the finished quality of the end product. Although obtaining an ISO 9001 certification is only a part of Mattel’s overall success, meeting ISO standards has helped the company overcome its setbacks and establish trust with the global marketplace.

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ISO Registration Improvements Seek to Address Various Shortcomings

"Having made the decision to revise ISO 9001, SC 2 began laying the foundation for the work ahead. This kind of revision project generally takes several years. A working group (WG 24) was established, requests went out to nominate experts to participate, and the new work item proposal was developed. Robitaille points out that the revised standards will be available by 2015. Revision has always been part of standard development since the advent of ISO 9001 in 1987, though at any rate, the current set of standards is mainly what many certifying bodies still follow. Given that certain areas that arise out of technological and economic progress may not be fully covered, the revision may address some much-needed ISO registration improvements."

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Streamline Business Operations via the ISO 9001 Certification Process

"Before taking on any standardization or ISO 9001 certification process, it is crucial to understand how it all works. For instance, one does not go directly to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to be certified; rather, companies need to go through certifying bodies or registrars that are authorized to perform the relevant assessments. Aside from complying with the various documentary requirements, companies also need to undergo pre-assessment and auditing procedures to address areas of weakness and thereby ensure conformance to global standards. ISO certification requires periodic audits of a company's facilities to monitor compliance with ISO standards. Management reviews outcomes from the examinations and implements corrective actions to maintain alignment with the standards."

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Benefits of ISO 14001 Certification Far Outweigh Initial Challenges

"The slower rate of increase among North American companies that are getting ISO-certified is attributed to the economic slowdown that hit the USA in 2007 and 2008, which had a negative impact on the profitability of the manufacturing sector. Another factor cited is the bureaucracy within companies that leads to confusion about who should monitor ISO 14001 programs. Many companies also fear that when the program moves to “compliance” from its current “conformance” standard, it would be more difficult to acquire the certification, and even more difficult to maintain it. However, industry insiders are in agreement that ISO 14001 certifications remain important in any industry. As Lewis' report indicates, major corporations like Toyota, 3M, and Ford work only with companies who are ISO 14001 certified. In addition, the certification is one of the ways a business can express its commitment to environmental sustainability practices."

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AS9120 Certification Process Upholds Aerospace Industry Standards

"Boeing 777X is going to be the re-engined and lengthened version of the Boeing 777, and is planned to be the largest twin-engine aircraft in the world. Presently, Washington is the site of Boeing's largest assembly plants, where around 50% of the plane maker's approximately 172,000 employees (as of 2011) are working. Boeing is also the largest private employer in Washington. Given the amount of business Boeing provides its assembly host-state, it is not surprising that other states are exerting full efforts to lure the company and aerospace suppliers to enter their borders. The aerospace industry includes not only companies directly involved in the assembly of airplanes, but also firms that manufacture and supply aerospace products and parts. The heavy regulations surrounding the industry require the use of only the highest grade products and procedures with the right quality standard certifications, including the AS9120 certification for product distributors."

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ISO 9001 Certification and Cultural Adaptation: A Formula for Success

"In essence, one way to succeed is to follow global industry trends without alienating the local market. This also means that companies should be open-minded and willing to evolve, whether in terms of business structure, business practices, or the very standards that they rely on. Upholding one’s business standards can be very difficult, especially when striving to become ISO-certified, but the fruits of one’s efforts can more than offset the time-consuming steps involved. Thankfully, firms like International Standards Authority Inc. can make the ISO 9001 certification process less stressful. ISO 9001 was formulated by the International Organization for Standardization with the purpose of improving quality management practices among small businesses and large enterprises. This quality management standard encourages companies to focus on customer relations and adopt better overall management practices. ISO 9001 is applicable to various industries and fields since it aims to develop b

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