Use the following collection of key resources to learn more about the Aerospace AS9120 quality management
standard.
For Distributors
Distributors can find out what's involved in getting certified, and in charting a path from
developing and documenting an AS9120 quality management system to selecting a registrar, and then becoming certified.
For Manufacturers
Manufacturers of aerospace, military or other high reliability products can use these resources to clarify
the benefits of sourcing through AS9120 distributors and better understand the risks when sourcing through
distributors who are not AS9120 certified. Learn how to easily identify top AS9120 companies, and how to
easily check any distributor's AS9120 certification status or view detailed results of their most recent audit.
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What's involved in adopting the AS9120 standard?
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View a sample AS9120 Quality Manual
The AS9120 standard is a comprehensive, systematized approach to standardizing and documenting all the important
processes in a distributor's business. The best way to see what's really involved is to look over an actual
AS9120 quality manual. One seller of plan templates,
www.quality-plan.com gives you full access to all the
documents that should be included in a quality management system, including every part of an
AS9120 Quality Manual.
(See caution below in "Developing your AS9120 QMS".)
Get an idea of the cost
www.quality-plan.com
also has a page showing typical costs you can expect, which can be
viewed here.
Note: ESCS does not necissarily endorse use of the QMS documents provided by quality-plan.com.
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Get a copy of the AS9120 standard
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SAE International
Support the organization that developed and maintains the AS9120 standard,
SAE International.
Become a member and get a discounted rate when you
order your copy of the AS9120 standard.
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Developing your AS9120 QMS
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Distributors serious about adopting the AS9120 standard should seek competent
professional assistance in developing their AS9120 QMS. Putting your company logo on
boilerplate QMS documentation might let you get certified; but it won't likely create the paradigm shift needed in
your organization to perform effectively to the standard.
Electronic Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. does not endorse any particular company providing consulting services to assist
in adopting the AS9120 standard. The following list is provided as a starting point for your own assessment of
available certifying partners, and is not intended to be comprehensive, or to indicate any preference over companies
not listed here. Some of these companies can also be engaged as your registrar. (See below section, "Getting AS9120 Certified".)
BSI America - www.bsiamerica.com
QMI - SAI Global - www.qmi.com/registration/aerospace/as9120/
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Getting AS9120 Certified
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International Standards Organization (ISO) - www.iso.org
The ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) certifies
all registrars. To find a registrar, you can do a search on their site by clicking the "Directory" link on their main
page. Another reference listing registrars can be found at
www.qualitydigest.com/pdfs/isoreg.pdf.
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View any AS9120 certification
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Did you know you can quickly check any distributor's AS9120 Aerospace certification status? Simply
create a login to access the OASIS database of all Aerospace certifications.
Important update: As of October, 2008, the IAQG can display the detailed results for any
company's most recent audit on OASIS; but the company must authorize IAQG to display it. Require your
distributors to make their audit details visible on the OASIS database.
Useful tip: Use the OASIS "Manage Watch List" function to automatically track any changes to your approved
distributors' certifications.
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