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Aerospace Supplier Certifications – AS9100, AS9110 and AS9120 This simpleQuE infographic shows the number of AS9100, AS9110 and AS9120 aerospace supplier certifications worldwide by region. As of May 9, 2023, there was a total of 24,781 certified sites with the most occurring in the Americas and Europe. (Source: IAQG OASIS Certified Supplier Directory) In December…
Read MoreWhat is AS9110 and what are the benefits for aircraft MRO companies? While obtaining regulatory approval under Part 145 is a necessary requirement for an aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility to operate, obtaining AS9110 certification can provide additional benefits. The AS9110 standard defines the requirements for a quality management system (QMS) for organizations whose primary…
Read MoreSafety and Health at Work – A Fundamental Right The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an annual international campaign to promote safe, healthy and decent work environment. It is held on April 28 and has been observed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 2003. The ILO’s campaign for 2023…
Read MoreNew IATF® Video Series Coming Soon As the automotive industry continues to evolve, the demand for quality management systems that meet industry standards remains critical. The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) developed the IATF 16949® standard to provide a framework for automotive suppliers to meet the expectations of their customers and regulatory bodies. To help…
Read MoreIf you consider that only 25% of businesses are able to survive 15 years or more, it becomes apparent why simpleQuE has so many reasons to celebrate 18 years of providing its clients with quality excellence. When Jim Lee, CEO, founded simpleQuE in 2005, he wanted the name to represent his vision for the company. And…
Read MoreIATF 16949® Points to Consider – Feasibility Analysis Improvements Feasibility Analysis has been part of the automotive industry QMS requirements for many years. IATF 16949® requires a feasibility analysis as part of the quoting process (reference 8.2.3.1.3). The feasibility analysis includes a review of the organization’s manufacturing processes to ensure the customer’s engineering and capacity…
Read MoreITI Engineering – The challenges and solutions to attaining and maintaining AS9100 certification ITI Engineering is AS9100 certified and specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative software, hardware and engineering solutions to support aerospace training, mission planning, debrief and maintenance. When ITI was founded in 2003 it was a small company of 12 employees…
Read MoreQuality Management Audit Terms and Definitions Take the confusion out of audit terms and verbiage when preparing for your internal audit or external quality management system audit. Review this helpful and comprehensive list of common audit terminology with definitions. LIST OF AUDIT TERMS AND TYPES OF AUDITS What is an Audit? An audit is a…
Read MoreThe Collaboration on Quality in the Space and Defense Industries Forum (CQSDI) 2023 SimpleQuE will be attending and exhibiting at the Collaboration on Quality in the Space and Defense Industries Forum (CQSDI) on March 14-16, 2023 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. This year’s theme revolves around quality professionals’ keys to success – agility, adaptability and transformation.…
Read MoreIn the spotlight is Bob Dornhecker, simpleQuE’s IATF 16949® consultant and automotive quality management system (QMS) expert. Bob enjoys sharing his industry knowledge and is a contributing writer for our blogs on a range of topics from automotive industry trends, to implementing IATF 16949® certification, to maintaining IATF® certification. With over 35 years of combined experience…
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