AS 9100C What Is New?
The focus of the AS9100C requirements added to ISO 9001 is on Aerospace & Defense Industry needs. An important point is that a company currently registered to ISO 9001 that also has automotive requirements such as APQP, FMEA & PPAP built into their system or with staff that is familiar with these requirements will have an easier time upgrading their current system.
Production Process Verification (Basically the “First Article Inspection” FAI) and Work Transfer processes are AS9100 Specific, but companies experienced in PPAP will find that they are quite prepared to meet these requirements.
The chief new requirements in AS9100C focus on: Project Management, Risk Management, and changes to Configuration Management. A company with a strong, documented design and product launch process will find that they meet most of these requirements and will have suitable process to which they can add any additional items required. Companies that do not have proper processes for the above items will find a will get the most benefit in establishing and implementing these processes (Increasing efficiency & quality and reducing risk).
If the organization does not have the internal resources to implement the changes needed to comply with these new requirements, it would be a good idea to get help from a competent business management consulting firm.
